Security Specialist (Security Education Training and Awareness)

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-14 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level performing duties such as: Leading program planning, curriculum development, and instructional delivery to ensure alignment with mission objectives and compliance with federal standards; Developing security training programs to include administrative policies, industrial safety protocols, information security, and personnel and/or physical security; Managing the implementation of security training within an organization to ensure compliance with federal security standards and operational requirements; Reviewing and approving security instructional products and training materials, while ensuring accuracy, compliance with federal security policies, and alignment with organizational objectives.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying).

Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply.

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 (Security Education Training and Awareness) in the Office of Administration - Security. Typical work assignments include: Responsible for planning, managing, and delivering the full suite of mandatory security briefings required under federal statute, Executive Order, DHS directive, and Secret Service policy.

Conducts ongoing assessments of the agency's security briefing and awareness posture, identifying gaps in workforce knowledge or coverage and recommending corrective action to management. Maintain continuous liaison with program managers and with the DHS Office of the Chief Security Officer to stay current on evolving requirements and to ensure that USSS briefing and awareness content reflects the latest policy and threat environment.