Lead Security Specialist (Access Control)

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-12 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing duties such as: Ensuring access requests are initiated by authorized pass holders or other authorized personnel. Analyzing and evaluating the nature and degree of derogatory information.

Distributing, maintaining and disposing of classified documents related to access control. Balancing workload to prioritize competing assignments, meet established deadlines, and maintain continuity of operations.

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 Lead Security Specialist (Access Control) in the Office of Protective Operations, Presidential Protective Division. Typical work assignments include: Receives and reviews access requests and associated documentation for the White House Complex and Executive Office of the President (EOP)-managed buildings to ensure clarity and accuracy.

Monitors and controls the status of issued passes and exercises sound judgment and discretion, in accordance with office policy, to deactivate passes when employment or access expires or changes. Compiles, analyzes, and evaluates investigative data received from other federal agencies to support access authorization decisions for the White House Complex. Prepares reports on work accomplishments and coordinates the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the supervisor.

Represents the team when coordinating with other team leaders, program officials, and customers on matters that affect the team's objectives, work products, and tasks. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the Secret Service by providing access control and support services for the protective mission of the Office of Protective Operations, Presidential Protective Division. The Lead Security Specialist position starts at a salary of $102,415, GS-12 step 1 with potential to $133,142, GS-12 step 10.