Security Specialist

To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

You qualify for the GS-7 level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level performing duties such as: Gathering and/or organizing information for use in reports to various stakeholders; Utilizing automated systems to maintain records of information for use in processing requests; Assisting in the completion of routine actions such as reviewing documentation to process requests.

OR A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.

Please click here, and Go to Application of Qualification Standards, Section 4, Educational and Training Provision or Requirements, Subpart F, "Superior academic achievement", to see if you qualify under this provision OR One full year of graduate level education at an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; OR A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience.

This will be calculated using your résumé and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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).

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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.

If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

The selectee will serve as a Security Specialist in the Office of Administration, Security Programs Division. Typical work assignments include: Supports senior security specialists in the initiation, evaluation, and monitoring of various visual and electronic access control systems for access to facilities, materials, and information by agency personnel, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders. Participates in entering, extracting, and tracking routine data in the various databases.

• Uses judgment and tact to explain sensitive issues, and reconcile conflicting information provided by various stakeholders.
• Assists in the administrative coordination of contractors, visitors, and employee badges and pass systems that control access to various Secret Service facilities.
• Assists senior security specialists in ensuring compliance with security policies and directives.