Security Officer

Duties

• Implements physical security program plans and conducts physical security surveys throughout the organization.


• Employs barriers, security forces, protective lighting, intrusion detection systems, and other physical security measures to protect government property and facilities.


• Confirms physical security policies and procedures are met in order to safeguard sensitive information.


• Administers and maintains continuing responsibility and management of the Personnel Security Program by implementing Department of Defense, Department of the Army, and local policy and procedures.


• Conducts briefings, orientations, and other security awareness efforts related to eligibility for classified information access.


• Processes requests for clearance/access, changes to position sensitivity designation, and investigation, and applies adjudicative process as part of administering the personnel security program.


• Makes inquiries of security violations in order to review reports of findings and make corrective actions if required.


• Develops and implements policies and procedures for marking, handling, safeguarding, transmitting, reproducing, and destroying classified information.


• Ensures personnel are knowledgeable in all areas of security by conducting or coordinating security inspections, trainings, and briefings.


• Responsible for intelligence and threat support by monitoring and preparing current intelligence summaries, threat assessments, and guidance on intelligence issues.


• Coordinates with other intelligence agencies on matters of mutual concern regarding international and domestic intelligence and terrorism activities.


• Analyzes and resolves difficult foreign disclosure issues concerning the release of information to contractors, foreign governments and foreign individuals.


• Conducts travel briefs to personnel departing for overseas travel, for situational awareness and potential security issues and threats.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.


• Two year trial/probationary period may be required.


• In accordance with Change ‎3 to AR ‎600-‎85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).


• Duties require Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) throughout the region up to ‎15% of the time. Required to possess/obtain and maintain a valid U.S. Passport and driver's license.


• This position is a Mission Essential which requires to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations as directed.


• This position has been identified for the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program. The SPeD certification is DoD's initiative to professionalize the security workforce


• by establishing a common set of competencies for security practitioners that promotes interoperability, facilitates professional development and training, and develops a workforce of certified security professionals.


• This position requires the incumbent to obtain the SFPC certification within their first two years of employment. Subsequent SPeD certifications are required with the requirement to complete one per year each consecutive year thereafter


• in the order mandated by the SPeD certification sequence and/or as mandated by the position supervisor and/or organization leadership.


• This position is considered emergency essential to support Army's mobilization and wartime mission during periods of increasing tension or mobilization. It is considered emergency essential because (‎1) no qualified and immediate replacement exists


• and (‎2) having it vacant would (a) impair the effective operation of essential military support systems or (b) adversely impact the combat mission of deployed forces.


• Failure to remain in this position may result in separation for the efficiency of the Federal Service. Incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises and training (Basic first aid; Basic soldier field survival skills.


• Laws of War/Geneva Conventions; Prisoner of War coping skills; Standards of Conduct; Proper wear, use and care of all issued clothing and equipment; Uniform Code of Military Justice; Customs and courtesies of host country; and Sidearm training.


• Incumbent must meet requirements specified on SF78, Certificate of Medical Examination, for position at overseas/deployed location and will require annual physical examinations.


• Incumbent must receive immunizations appropriate to the overseas location and may be required to take the series of Anthrax vaccines to include annual boosters.


• Emergency Essential employees must be exempted from military mobilization or recall obligations by being placed in the Standby Reserve or other appropriate action. Emergency Essential Civilians are required to sign a DoD Form ‎2365.


• This position requires the incumbent to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE ‎278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.


• The initial length of this unaccompanied overseas tour is ‎12 months, which may be extended in one-year increments, up to five years.


• Selectee may be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-‎19 prior to entry into Kuwait, in accordance with recent host nation requirements, proof of vaccination may be required prior to firm job offer. Immunization screening is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are
eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category
or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the
category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive
list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• ‎10-Point Other Veterans? Rating


• ‎30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans


• ‎5-Point Veterans' Preference


• Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee


• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees


• Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)


• Current Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)


• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement


• Disabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than ‎10%, Less than ‎30%


• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer


• Prior Federal Service Employee


• United States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position

Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible
candidates as defined by Section ‎2108 of Title ‎5 U.S.C., in accordance with
the procedures provided in DoD Instruction ‎1400.25, Volume ‎2005, DCIPS
Employment and Placement.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described
below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer
work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps)
and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious;
spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all
qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must
clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education,
your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional
information about transcripts is in this document.

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one
year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GG/GS-‎12) or its
equivalent that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities
to perform successfully the duties of this position.

Specialized experience is defined as experience with the management and
oversight of an intelligence-related security program encompassing multiple
disciplines, which include Physical Security, Personnel Security, Information
Security, and Operations Security; experience preparing briefs on news with
current world and local events; experience monitoring and preparing
intelligence threat briefs; and experience with various information security
systems (e.g. Defense Information System for Security (DISS) tool).
Specialized experience is progressively responsible intelligence-related
security work directly related to the position being filled. Creditable
experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the
private sector or in another government agency as long as it was at a level at
least equivalent to the next lower band in the series.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the
following areas:
* Information Security
* Personnel Security
* Physical Security
* Threat and Vulnerability Assessment

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December ‎31, ‎1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.


• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.


• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.


• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.


• This is a Career Program (CP) ‎35 - General Intelligence position.


• Relocation/Recruitment incentives may be authorized up to ‎25%.


• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.


• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.


• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.


• Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.


• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI ‎1400.25 V1230: Visit http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/‎54/Documents/DD/issuances/‎140025/140025v1230.pdf


• Salary includes applicable Target Local Market Supplement of ‎31.53%, subject to change.


• U.S. Citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.


• In the overseas areas, access for civilian employees to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only. Medical care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location. Movement overseas may require you to initiate a change in your health benefits plan to ensure coverage.


• Candidates initially selected from the U.S. may be eligible for certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc.


• Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.


• Temporary storage of household goods costs will be paid for ‎1-year assignments.


• Furnished off-base housing will be provided. Domicile to duty transportation will be provided to the employee, which is a taxable benefit. Storage or shipment of privately owned vehicle (POV) is not authorized.


• You may be required to process through a deployment center, called the CRC, located at Camp Atterbury, IN. It is the CRC's responsibility to pre-screen civilian personnel records, conduct theater specific briefings and training, coordinate transportation, pre-deployment processing session which includes a ‎7-day quarantine and COVID-‎19 test, and issue of theater and equipment. The deployment center is the final authority for declaring an individual deployable. If you are found non-deployable this offer may be withdrawn. Your appointment with the CRC will be made after the firm job offer is extended and an effective date has been established.


• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a medical examination for deployment to CENTCOM area in accordance with MOD-‎16.


• Statutory return rights are granted for Department of Army employees. For other DoD component employees, administrative return rights may be granted.


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  Annual pay cap limitations IAW 5CFR ‎550.106 and ‎550.203 may apply.

  
  


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  Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package
(resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be
used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on
this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting
documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment
questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your
resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have
inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for
this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors
or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in
your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the
selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting
documentation.
* 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether
your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring
agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
* Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to
a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have -
whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your
agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
WARNING : DO NOT INCLUDE CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN YOUR APPLICATION
PACKET! Application packages that contain Classified information WILL NOT
receive consideration for this position. Should you submit a resume or any
other document as part of your application package and it is confirmed that
any of the information is Classified, in addition to being found ineligible
for consideration for this position, your Security Office will be notified to
determine if any further action is warranted.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are
using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent
Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the
following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your
eligibility to apply: Applicant Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your
responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your
eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be
marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be
considered any further.

‎1. Your resume:
* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

‎2. Other supporting documents:
* Cover Letter, optional
* Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
* Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include
supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some
supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may
contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize
these documents to remove another person's personal information before you
submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version
of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
* How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and
submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by ‎11:59 PM (EST) on
‎12/‎19/‎2022 to receive consideration.
* To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/‎11753631).
* Follow the prompts to select your r esume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
* You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
* It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
* Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
* If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
* If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account
(https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear
on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date
your application was last updated. For information on what each Application
Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Email

[email protected]

Website

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message
acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be
used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for
this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your
application will receive no further consideration.
* Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read
the following guidance.
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Financial suitability
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
* Signature and false statements
* Privacy Act
* Social security number request

Required Documents

WARNING : DO NOT INCLUDE CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN YOUR APPLICATION
PACKET! Application packages that contain Classified information WILL NOT
receive consideration for this position. Should you submit a resume or any
other document as part of your application package and it is confirmed that
any of the information is Classified, in addition to being found ineligible
for consideration for this position, your Security Office will be notified to
determine if any further action is warranted.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are
using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent
Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the
following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your
eligibility to apply: Applicant Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your
responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your
eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be
marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be
considered any further.

‎1. Your resume:
* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

‎2. Other supporting documents:
* Cover Letter, optional
* Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
* Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include
supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some
supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may
contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize
these documents to remove another person's personal information before you
submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version
of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

Help

This job is open to

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  Federal employees - Competitive service

  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.


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  Federal employees - Excepted service

  
  Current excepted service federal employees.


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  The public

  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.


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  Veterans

  
  

Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on
who is eligible to apply for this position.