AMENDED - Physical Security Specialist 12-Month Register

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

GENERAL EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-05: To be minimally qualified for this position you must have at least three (3) years of experience, one (1) year of which was equivalent to the GS-04. To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate the following: Knowledge relative to security administration sufficient to assist senior employees in the conduct of inspections and drafting of periodic and incident reports. Knowledge of general security policies and procedures to provide administrative assistance to higher level employees in conducting inspections and drafting reports and performing routine functions related to the service ticket systems, ID card badging processes and procedures and/or granting of appropriate access to employees relative to their location and position within an organization. Ability to make observations and notes to assist in the conduct risk assessments, security reviews, and audits of structures for facilities. Experience and knowledge in working both independently and in a group setting contingent on the work assigned. Ability to effectively address in-person and electronic customer concerns. This includes being able to respond through the ticketing system, electronic mail, telephone calls, and to walk-in issues in an efficient and effective manner. Experience and a strong understanding of problem-solving skills, ability to identify potential issues and determining the best course of action to mitigate such issues from resulting in negative impacts. Administrative skills and experience in organizing and maintaining important documents, reports, and records as needed. Ability to present orally and in writing policies and procedures in ways that are understandable to customers, employees, and external stakeholders.

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EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree or four (4) years of education above high school in any field of study from an accredited college or university.

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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience equivalent to that described One (1) year or twelve (12) months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-07: To be minimally qualified for this position you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level that demonstrates experience applying security program concepts, policies, and practices. This experience must include assignments that must have shown completion of the following, or the equivalent: Assisting in conducting security reviews in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the security program; assisting a team in performing basic risk assessments to verify and ensure minimum security standards are implemented and identified. Experience assisting with the administration of less complex physical security programs (i.e., lock, key, combinations, separating employees' clearance) and assisting with basic clerical/office work associated with security equipment contracts and associated budgets.

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EDUCATION: You may qualify based on education as follows: one (1) full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) at an accredited college or university in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.

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Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.

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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: You may qualify with a combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-09: To qualify for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes experience that demonstrates knowledge of security program concepts, policies, and practices. Experience assisting in conducting compliance security reviews in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the security program, assisting a team in performing basic risk assessments, and administering less complex physical security programs (i.e., lock, key, combinations, separating employees' clearance). Experience performing basic office/clerical administration regarding security equipment contracts and associated budgets.

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EDUCATION: You may qualify based on education as follows: A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study such as national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.

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Two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.

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LL.B. or J.D., in a related field of study such as national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.

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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: You may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying graduate education and experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-11: To qualify for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes experience that demonstrates knowledge of security program concepts, policies, and practices. The assignments must have shown completion of the following, or the equivalent: Experience conducting compliance security reviews in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the security program; performing less complex risk assessments and assisting with large site assessments; providing technical assistance to managers and employees to ensure security measures are met and to resolve security issues. Experience drafting written reports of findings from risk assessments, compliance security reviews, and site surveys and providing limited advice and guidance on budgetary requirements for security equipment and systems.

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EDUCATION: You may qualify based on education as follows: A Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management fields.

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Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.

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LL.M., if related.

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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: You may qualify with an equivalent combination of education and experience.

For more information on qualifications please refer to .

• Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, Day shift
• Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
• Relocation expenses - No
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Telework Eligible Positions: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.

Though many locations may be listed, please consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of duty.

This announcement has been amended to reflect additional vacancies in (IN0133) Indianapolis, IN, (MN1675) Bloomington, MN, (IL0236) Chicago, IL, (TN0005) Memphis, TN, (MD0278) Lanham-Seabrook, MD, (OR0043) Portland, OR (WA0101) Seattle, WA, (AZ7748) Phoenix, AZ, (MS0083) Jackson, MS & (IL0236) Chicago, IL.

If the position(s) are no longer needed prior to the closing date, this announcement may be closed early.

This is an open continuous announcement which will be used to fill vacancies in the locations listed as they become available for the next 12 months contingent upon funding and space requirements. Applicants must apply and/or update their applications by 11:59 pm ET at the close of the following cutoff dates to be considered: Amended Cutoff date(s): 7/31/2023, 10/30/2023, 1/29/2024. This announcement may be amended to include additional cut-off dates within the 12-month period if needed, not later than 5 days prior to the additional cut-off date(s). Eligible applicants in the highest category who apply by the initial cut-off date will be considered first. If additional vacancies exist, applicants who applied after the initial cutoff date who place in the highest category will be considered next. Selections from this announcement may be made no later than (NLT) 10/19/2024.

Announcement closed 3/12/2024.