Security Specialist

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Current Civilian Employees of the Command Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify, applicants must have one year or more of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level. Specialized experience is defined as experience which includes: 1. Providing security support for multiple security programs; AND 2.Interpreting and applying security guidelines; AND 3. Conducting security inspections to verify compliance with regulatory standards; AND 4. Coordinating security actions and documentation.

Specialized experience is progressively responsible intelligence-related security work directly related to the position being filled. Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector or in another government agency as long as it was at a level at least equivalent to the next lower band in the series.

Develop and maintain effective security programs across multiple intelligence-related security disciplines,Interpret and apply security policies to resolve complex issues and recommend improvements,Conduct inspections and surveys to ensure compliance with personnel, physical, industrial, and information security requirements,Coordinate and process security clearances, access requests, and investigations for classified information access,Provide technical advice and guidance on security program implementation and threat mitigation,Manage security awareness and training programs including development, delivery, tracking, and reporting,Oversee control, safeguarding, and accountability of sensitive compartmented information and special access program materials,Prepare and review security documentation including facility accreditation, security plans, and readiness reports