Physical Security Specialist

Physical Security Specialist

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $84601 - $131826 Per Year

Job Summary: This position serves as a Physical Security Specialist within the Justice Protective Service Operations Section, Security and Emergency Planning Staff (SEPS), which is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining department-wide policy and security programs, as well as coordinating and administering the physical security operations program. The incumbent is responsible for executing the functions and administering the security regulations prescribed by law and Executive Orders.

Major Duties:

• This position has a SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR requirement that must be met in order to be considered: Completion of a civilian or military police academy certificate AND at least one-year experience as a certified law enforcement officer. The duties and responsibilities for a Physical Security Specialist, GS-0080-11/12 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: * Plan and implement physical security protective methods and procedures on systems such as, intrusion detection system and devices, safes, personnel entry control systems, and locking systems. * Conduct facility assessments to evaluate security risk and threat. * Coordinate with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and property management personnel. * Monitor performance and verify compliance of a department's guard service contracts. * Identify and advise management of potential physical security problems. The duties listed above are generally written for one grade level. If the position is advertised at multiple grades, the duties will be adjusted in difficulty, complexity, and level of supervision, for higher or lower grades, as appropriate. The organization may also add other duties as assigned once you are hired, based on what is included and allowed by the position description.

Qualifications: To qualify for the position of (USAJOBS Title), at (Pay Plan - Series - Grade Range), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirement for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Completion of a civilian or military police academy certificate and at least one-year experience as a certified law enforcement officer. Specialized Experience: For GS-11: One year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-09) or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Experience is defined as assisting in implementing security procedures or protective methods; and performing law enforcement duties for the protection of personnel or property. OR Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M, if related; OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and specialized experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. You must have some specialized experience as described above in number 1 but less than one year; and have more than two years, but less than three years of education as described in number 2. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year by 36. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. For the GS-12: One year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-11) or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Experience is defined 3 out of the 4 following statements: 1) Provides physical security, investigations and corrective actions appropriate to the threat level involved; 2) Plans and implements physical security protective methods and procedures; 3) Interprets risk detection and assessments; notifies appropriate authorities of the possible threat; 4) Coordinates actions with other local and Federal law enforcement agencies during investigations, interviewing subjects, and/or gathering additional information. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the closing date of this announcement, (Close Date). May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement (Close Date) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

How to Apply: Due Weight for Performance: You must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, and A list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on (Close Date) to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on (Close Date). After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements (https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements) Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account. Need Help? If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc. Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement for assistance.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-24