SECURITY SPECIALIST

Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient. To be hired at the GS-7 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of a (GS-05 for the GS-07) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience For The GS-07 Is Defined As: (1) Assisting in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures. (2) Assisting in conducting a wide range of security inspections and surveys for facilities operations; or assisting in providing advice, assistance and knowledge of security operation under supervision. To be hired at the GS-9 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of a (GS-07 for the GS-09) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience For The GS-09 Is Defined As: (1) Demonstrating experience in administering a wide range of security programs, policies, and procedures for facilities operations. (2) Experience in security disciplines, concepts, principles, and practices applicable to physical security, and information security programs. To be hired at the GS-11 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of a (GS-09 for the GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience For The GS-11 Is Defined As: Demonstrating a broad range of security concepts, principles, and practices in order to assess and resolve difficult security problems for an organization; utilizing technical expertise related to information or physical security to effectively implement, integrate, and administer applicable security programs in coordination with other specialized security programs. You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.