Security Specialist (Protective Force)

Security Specialist (Protective Force)

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Livermore, California

Salary Range: $77161 - $145468 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the NNSA - Livermore Field Office, Department of Energy. A successful candidate in this position will serve as Security Specialist (Protective Force), executing safeguard and security operations at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory performing as a member of a team, as well as independently.

Major Duties:

• As a Security Specialist (Protective Force), you will: Participate in inspections, surveillances, surveys, vulnerability assessments (VA) and development of site-specific safeguards and/or security plans (SSSP or SSP) for field offices, Research and Development laboratories and industrial security operations and activities where sensitive/restricted data and sensitive, compartment defense and national security information and/or special nuclear material is located. Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of existing security practices; recommends the type of control requirements, procedures, facilities, and safeguards that are needed; assures that federal and contractor personnel are adhering to established policy and practices; and recommends appropriate action to correct deficiencies. Perform a variety of security assignments in support of higher-level security specialists, applying a fundamental knowledge of physical, industrial, nuclear and/or information security, policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures including national defense and security regulations, DOE/NNSA orders and interagency National Industrial Security Program guidelines. Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of existing security practices; recommends the type of control requirements, procedures, facilities, and safeguards that are needed; assures that federal and contractor personnel are adhering to established policy and practices; and recommends appropriate action to correct deficiencies. Provide advisory assistance and technical guidance to site office staff and representatives of the Management and Operating (M&O) Contractors on the interpretation and application of security, policies, guidelines, standards and procedures. Apply a variety of analytical methods and techniques such as selecting, organizing, and presenting factual information; analyzing the applicability of established or alternative approaches to problems of moderate difficulty or complexity.

Qualifications: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-01 or GS-07/08. Specialized experience for this position is defined as applying knowledge of security principles, concepts and methodologies to assigned areas of responsibility; organizing and presenting information on security operations related to improving security systems, procedures, or guidelines; and participating as a member of a security team conducting inspections and surveillance in areas containing sensitive/restricted data and/or property. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR A combination of education and experience "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/. To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation. You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; 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/. If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this vacancy announcement. If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support. https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12941482

Application Deadline: 2026-05-01