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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

Physical Security Specialist (Electronics)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $144K/yr

1+ years exp

The Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Physical Security Specialist with a focus on electronic security systems. The primary responsibility includes designing, implementing, overseeing, and maintaining technical countermeasures and security systems for client agencies within assigned buildings.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Implement a security program within assigned facility portfolio by understanding, overseeing, resolving, and managing issues related to information technology-based technical countermeasures including Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) Alarm Systems

Prepare and manage relevant program activities, including logging applicable documentation in official data repositories

Develop procurement documents, including Market Research Reports (MRR), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Statements of Work (SOW), and other contracting and project documents

Oversees projects through established procurement processes and works to secure necessary approvals prior to project award

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) that advises stakeholders on technical countermeasure requirements

Qualification

Video Surveillance SystemsIntrusion Detection SystemsTechnical CountermeasuresDHS CertificationsProject ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeamwork

Required

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position

You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service

Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required

One-year probationary period may be required

Must meet Time-In-Grade requirements

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: This position requires a negative pre-employment drug test prior to and throughout the appointment of this position

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application

DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing

License required: Yes, Driver's License

This is a non-bargaining unit position

Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid

Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level

Essential Personnel: This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operational events without regard to declarations of unscheduled leave or government closures due to weather, protests, acts of terrorism, or lack of funding

Motor Vehicle Operation: The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license, maintain a safe driving record, and demonstrate that they are qualified to operate a motor vehicle safely

Travel: The incumbent will be required to travel

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below

Specialized Experience: GS-12: Applicant must demonstrate one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service performing the following duties: Managing issues related to information technology-based technical countermeasures; Executing new technical countermeasures projects to reduce weaknesses and vulnerabilities; Reviewing technical system and equipment data to determine equipment compatibility of various electronic security devices to security needs

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet 'time-in-grade' requirements

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification

Physical Security Training: The incumbent must satisfactorily complete (or have previously completed) the FPS Physical Security Training Program (PSTP) conducted at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Training and Certification: This position will require that the incumbent, at a minimum, obtain and maintain DHS Project Manager Level I and II, A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications within 24 months of employment

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.