Department of Justice

Security Officer

Miami, Florida Full time

Security Officer

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Miami, Florida

Salary Range: $94383 - $122703 Per Year

Job Summary: For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/ As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Major Duties:

  • If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for the safety and security of all employees, manages the physical security needs of all facilities, which include oversight of the District's Special Security Officers and the security identification and access system. Additionally, they ensure the security of office personnel and the safety of classified information. Typical work assignments will include: Develops and implements security policies and procedures to for the protection of personnel, physical, property, information, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and classified communications. Conduct information security inspections for compliance with requirements. Respond to and conduct threat analyses. Provide guidance to officials during information security investigations. Verify background investigation/clearance levels of personnel. Prepare and implement physical security surveys and inspections. Administer all badge/access and visit certifications for physical security of a building and visitor approval. Prepare emergency plans for the protection of personnel, property and facilities. Conduct periodic security awareness training and provide instructional material to personnel who have access to classified material. Manages the installation's security and emergency services programs to include but not limited to physical security; installation emergency management; contract services.

Qualifications: To be found qualified for the GS-12 grade level: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience which is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing at least 2 out of 4 of the following: Developing or conducting training of information, personnel security and facility security; Conducting security inspections to ensure implementation and compliance with requirements of the information security program; Managing emergency management program; Conducts all stages of investigations pertaining to threat assessments and incident reports in compliance with directives. AND If you are Federal employee, you must meet time in grade: TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases). All applicants will be reviewed to ensure they meet minimum qualification and eligibility requirements before carrying out the rating and ranking process. Applicants will not be further considered who will not meet within 30 days after the closing date of the vacancy announcement all qualification and eligibility requirements. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/28/2025 to receive consideration. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.) 3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12839149 You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online, contactMinett Fernandez at (305) 961-9059 or Minett.Fernandez2@usdoj.gov as soon as possible to arrange an alternative application process. You must specify in your questionnaire under what authority you wish to be considered and submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) - VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either be a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-28