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USAJOBS · 18 hours ago

SECURITY SPECIALIST (PROTECTION)

Reisterstown, Maryland, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $91K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Security Specialist (Protection) to support the Maryland Army National Guard. The role involves planning and implementing antiterrorism and force protection programs, ensuring compliance with security regulations, and managing security assessments and training.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as the Antiterrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) Planning Support Specialist on all aspects of ATFP. Plans the development, implementation and operation of the ATFP program in support of policies, regulations and programs. Develops the overall ATFP plan for Army National Guard facilities within the State. Provides direction, guidance, advice and assistance to all subordinate elements on the ATFP program. Provides crisis management planning and execution assistance in the event of a terrorist attack or other emergency situations. Assures the adequacy of policies, plans, directives, (25%)

Serves as State security monitor; encompassing Physical Security (PHYSEC), Antiterrorism (AT), Operations Security (OPSEC), ISOPREP, Visitor Control and other Security and Crime Prevention programs to ensure command compliance with all applicable Security Regulations. Manages the Contract Security Guard contract and serves as the point of contact for all Visitor Control issues. Assists in mandatory training and briefings for OCONUS travel to low, medium, and high threat countries. Maintains appropriate records to document training for individuals attending ATFP training or briefings. (25%)

Plans, conducts, directs the conduct of, or coordinates on security site studies, projects, assessments, and surveys of the facilities in relationship to and protection activities. Works with Construction Facilities Management Office to assess and sign off on all construction projects in the state to ascertain that Protection construction standards are met. Incumbent analyzes data to identify physical and operations security or compliance or noncompliance, vulnerabilities, trends, strengths, and benchmarks. Determines, formulates, coordinates, and implements specific command guidance and actions to correct security deficiencies, overcome vague or competing requirements, promote the growth of sound security procedures, and justify major fiscal expenditures and procurement of needed security aids and equipment, manpower and infrastructure. Maintains the State Mission Assurance Risk Management System (MARMS) database.(20%)

Maintains a thorough knowledge of the Command protection mission and functional assignments to assure the effective integration of individual tasks, responsibilities and assignments into overall plans and procedures. Participates in conferences, gives presentations, or conducts briefings to disseminate protection planning guidance and assistance as required. Analyzes higher headquarters protection plans and recommends appropriate command response or action. Plans protection support requirements with the other directorates at the JFHQ. Analyzes protection plans submitted by subordinate units to advise the commander concerning significant trends impacting on operations of the organization. Coordinates the participation of the command in exercises. Develops and publishes exercise guidance, coordinates the development of all required exercise products, to include Master Scenario Events Lists (MSEL) items, implementations, and staff control instructions. (15%)

Represents the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS)/ Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS) at meetings, conferences, workshops, panels, etc., at NGB and other deferral agency levels as a state technical authority. Serves as a member and acts as the chairperson for various boards and working groups to include the Protection Charters and Threat Working Group. Determines the need for, organizes, and conducts meetings, conferences, and workshops at the JFHQ, Brigade, or subordinate unit level to discuss and resolve specific protection issues or problems, or highlight new security policies, procedures, and requirements. Also, interacts and meets with other agencies and local authorities such as personnel from the local Homeland Defense Office, FBI, Active-Duty installations/ facilities, civil authorities, fire department, hospitals, and airports to provide a forum for the crossflow of information and work together on community issues and threats. (15%)

Qualification

AntiterrorismForce ProtectionPhysical SecuritySecurity Professional CertificationLaw Enforcement ExperienceCrisis ManagementAnalytical SkillsMARMS KnowledgeCommunication SkillsProject Management

Required

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

Must attend the ARNG Security Manager Course within 12 months of hire

Must obtain the Security Professional Certification(s) within 24 months of hire

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position

Must be able to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance

May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required

The incumbent may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments

This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership

Military Grades: OFFICER O-1 TO O-2 AND BELOW ENLISTED E5-E7

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience in the Law Enforcement or Force Protection at the GS-07 level (or at a level comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 level if Military or outside the Federal service)

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, aster's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in Force Protection or Law Enforcement