Physical Security Specialist (At/Fp)

You will serve as a Regional Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Officer in the Regional Security Directorate of COMNAVREG MIDLANT NORFOLK.

Duties:

• You will provide guidance to various Command departments/divisions and monitor compliance with the regional information, personnel and industrial security programs.
• You will administer Information and Personnel Security education and awareness programs within the Commands within the area of responsibility.
• You will consult with the Commanding Officers on incidents or actions that may adversely affect national security.
• You will administer and implement Personnel Information and Industrial Security guidance, policies and procedures per SECNAV and DOD instructions.
• You will conduct high complex annual technical assessments program reviews of physical security systems and Anti-Terrorism (AT) readiness at regional activity installments to ensure compliance with Department of Defense of Navy AT/FP instructions.

Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This is a Mission Essential position.
• You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

Qualifications:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Direct, operational experience in antiterrorism, force protection, physical security, or a closely related law enforcement or intelligence field.
• Conducting terrorism threat analysis, criticality assessments, and comprehensive vulnerability assessments.
• Planning for and responding to a range of terrorist and criminal incidents.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with law enforcement agencies and/or intelligence agencies.
• Exceptional written and oral communication abilities, with skill in briefing senior leadership staff on complex security matters.

Additional information:

• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements.
• During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area.
• Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements may vary.
• Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ).
• Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.