Security specialist

JOB SUMMARY Job Summary

Position : Security Specialist, GS 12

Division : Washington Field Office

Location :

Washington Field Office - Washington, .

Northern Virginia Resident Agency - Manassas, VA

Working Hours : 8 : 15 - 5 : 00 (working hours may vary depending on operational needs)

Salary : GS 12 - $99, - $128,

Full Performance Level : GS 12

Number of Positions Available : 1

Duration : Full Time / Permanent

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Key Requirements

• Must be a current, permanent FBI employee
• Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance
• Frequent travel may be required
• Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Physical Demands

The work is usually accomplished while the employee is comfortably seated at a desk or table. Some walking and standing may occur during a normal workday and / or in connection with travel or attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site.

Physical security inspections are conducted, as needed, which may require accessing areas or facilities under construction.

A degree of standing, walking, bending, and stooping is required during inspection of a facility. Use of ladders and lifting of moderately heavy materials may also be required.

Frequent travel to meetings and FBI field locations will be required.

Work Environment

The work is primarily performed in an office-like setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Physical Security inspections, when necessary, are conducted which may create exposure to inclement weather.

Major Duties

• Performs duties related primarily to Personnel and Physical Security matters. May be required to complete assignments related to any security function for which the Chief Security Officer (CSO) has responsibility, to include areas such as Personnel Security, Physical Security, Communication Security (COMSEC), Continuity of Operations (COOP), Occupant Emergency Program (OEP), Industrial, and Information Security.
• Supports the administration of the FBI Security Program by participating in the direction of complex security assessment investigations.

Determines trust for granting, continuing, and / or revoking security clearance access.

• Works in conjunction with the ACSO and / or the CSO during audits and inspections of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF), areas designated as secure areas for processing and storage of SCI and classified material, and of the office, as needed.
• Identifies the methods used for protection, handling / safeguarding, and destruction of national security and sensitive information.

Assists the CSO with ensuring compliance with current policy and directives as it relates to Information Assurance protection.

• Provides leadership, guidance, and training to junior security specialists on roles and responsibilities as well as local procedures and proper methods to mark, handle, store and courier classified information.
• Develops and implements training materials, standard operating procedures, and checklists.
• May serve as the OEP Coordinator, participate in a Facility Security Committee (FSC), or may serve as an Associate CSO within an office led by a CSO.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Please make sure your specialized experience / requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire.

High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and / or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies :

• Analytic Thinking
• Communication
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Initiative
• Security

Specialized Experience (SE) :

GS 12 : Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 11 grade level.

• Performed security and administration work in two or more functional security areas- Personnel Security, Physical Security, COOP, OEP, Information Security, COMSEC, and Industrial Security.
• Processed and reviewed records of information regarding background / security-related investigations.
• Provided leadership through development and implementation of training and standard operating procedures.
• Participated in audits and inspections of secure areas and made recommendations to management on policy and procedure changes to improve security.
• Prepared and presented written reports to brief management on a variety of security assessment investigations.

Education

GS 12 : Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

How to Apply

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on .

If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

Required Documents

To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes :

• Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
• A complete assessment questionnaire
• Other supporting documents (if applicable) : Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them.

All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.

You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11 : 59 (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.

If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

What to Expect Next

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking.

The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Additional Information

Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration.

Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing the other workplace safety protocols.

Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.

Limited Movement : Policy has been implemented wherein support employees entering a position through a competitive OR non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to lower grade for a minimum of 12 months.

HRD will waive this limited movement policy for qualified employees, who have received an official notification letter that their current position is being relocated to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama by 2024, so those employees can compete for a position elsewhere.

Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded.

Probationary employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.

Candidates will not be considered if currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP); a Letter of Requirement (LOR);

a. A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a 90-day written developmental plan for an employee whose performance on one or more critical elements is rated "Inconsistent."

b. A Letter of Requirement (LOR) is issued when a supervisor identifies leave abuse and / or when frequent absences negatively impact operations of an office.

• Relocation expenses will be borne by the selectee, except FBI employees returning from LEGAT assignment. Employees returning from LEGAT assignments must advise the Staffing and Administrative Unit / International Operations Division of their application for this position.
• Current tax law impacts your transfer by making your moving expense reimbursements taxable. Please contact for information regarding taxable expenses.

For additional insight on the personal impact of the IRS tax rules, you may wish to contact the IRS or a tax professional.

Federal Travel Regulation provides that the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) plus the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) are designed to "substantially reimburse" an employee for the additional Federal, State, and Local taxes associated with a change of duty station and the FBI has the authority to compensate employees through the WTA and RITA.

Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location, whether at the expense of the FBI or not, will be required to complete a one year commitment to the assignment, prior to moving to a new position at the FBI.

The 12-month waiting period begins the day an employee reports for duty at the new location.

• Employees selected for promotions at the GS-12 level or higher, as well as employees selected for positions where a transfer of location is required, will be processed through the name check program prior to being notified of their selection.
• Memorandum for Record : Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on a SF-50, i. e.

back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position.

If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record) :

a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)

b. The month / year work began

c. Frequency worked (, daily, monthly, etc.)

d. Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page.

Please upload the attachment as type "Other."

Nepotism

Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion.

During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to a sincerely held religious belief or medical disability for any part of the application and / or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either

Last updated : 2024-08-12

Salary : $128,956