Physical Security Specialist

To qualify for the position of Physical Security Specialist, at GS-0080-11/12/13, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or equivalent band in the Federal service, which includes: Responding to emergencies, such as unauthorized access, theft, and natural disasters and documenting incidents; and utilizes security software, such as closed circuit television, automated access control systems.

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 relate. 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.

GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or equivalent band in the Federal service, which includes: Demonstrates implementing security strategies (deter, detect, delay, deny, defend), managing access control to buildings and property; and maintaining surveillance systems.

GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or equivalent band in the Federal service, which includes: Demonstrates preparing physical security survey or inspection reports; modifies or applies evolving technology to enhance security systems; AND notifying senior leadership of deficiencies found during physical security surveys or inspections.

Preferred Experience

Completion of a civilian or military police academy certificate and at least one-year experience as a certified law enforcement officer. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by 11/02/2026 of this announcement. 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 11/02/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

The duties and responsibilities for a Physical Security Specialist, GS-0080-11/12/13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Developing, implementing, maintaining department wide policy and security programs. Maintaining and operating the Department's automated access control system, closed circuit television and intrusion detection systems. Provides recommendations to enhance security systems through modification application.

Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals. Coordinates actions with other local and Federal law enforcement agencies. Identifies and advises management of physical security problems.