Lead Physical Security Specialist

DLA Careers; Kaiserslautern; Vor Ort; EUR 59.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A federal agency is seeking a Lead Physical Security Specialist to lead a team in ensuring physical security across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The role involves managing security programs, compliance inspections, and assessments, requiring a background in security administration and leadership. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet several specific security requirements.

Leistungen

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible tour of duty

Qualifikationen

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level.
• Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining security procedures.

Aufgaben

• Lead a team in the Security Services Division.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and compliance inspections.
• Ensure compliance with various security directives and regulations.

Kenntnisse

Physical Security

Counterterrorism

Security Incident Investigations

Leadership

Ausbildung

DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Summary information for this position is provided below. The role leads the Security Services Division in DLA Installation Management Europe and Africa (SF-GS) and manages a team at the GS-12 level, focusing on physical security, AT/FP, and public safety programs across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Team Lead in the Security Services Division, DLA Installation Management Europe and Africa (SF-GS) and leads a group of subordinates at the GS-12 grade level.
• Provides expert technical oversight of physical security, anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP), and public safety programs supporting DLA operations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
• Leads a team of Physical Security Specialists and Security Assistants in inspections, assessments, training, and security program integration.
• Ensures compliance with U.S., NATO, and host-nation directives; develops countermeasures; and recommends policy and procedural improvements.
• Applies expert security knowledge in protecting personnel, facilities, and assets in complex multinational environments. Represents the team with senior DLA officials, U.S. military, NATO, and host-nation counterparts.
• Maintains direct liaison with U.S. European Command, U.S. Army Europe, U.S. Air Force Europe, U.S. Navy Europe, NATO, and host-nation security/police organizations.
• Conducts and leads vulnerability assessments, compliance inspections, and AT/FP surveys.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Flexible (https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Join-Our-Team/Benefits/#Work)
• Security Requirements: Special Sensitive with Top Secret/SCI
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Subject to Overseas Rotation Agreement, Tour Length: Yes, 36 Months. https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025v1230.pdf
• Expeditionary Civilian (EC): Emergency Essential
• Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Program: This position requires a DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).

Qualifications

To qualify for a Lead Physical Security Specialist your resume and supporting documentation must support: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. Creditable specialized experience includes:
• Performing a wide variety of security administration work involving Physical Security, Counterterrorism, and security incident investigations.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining procedural and technical methods to enhance physical protection.
• Providing leadership and guidance to team members on the interpretation and implementation of security standards.

Physical Demands

The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion, including walking, bending, reaching, crawling and related activities. On-site visits may involve examining activities and industrial areas in various settings. Lifting of moderately heavy objects is required. Some physical agility and dexterity may be needed for work in confined spaces.

Additional Information

This is an Expeditionary Civilian (EC) position. The incumbent may be deployed or required to support contingency operations and readiness exercises. Specific overseas information, policies, and entitlements apply, including DoD and DoDEA requirements. See the DoD and DLA guidance linked in the original posting for details on overseas entitlements, education substitutions, and related programs.

For important applicant information and definitions, visit: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Important Notices

• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement unless otherwise defined. Pay retention and other overseas provisions may apply.
• Drug-Free Workplace Policy: All DLA employees are subject to drug testing. CBD products may trigger a positive test for marijuana.
• Benefits: A federal career includes a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and work schedule.