Command Security Officer

U.S. Coast Guard; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Portland, OR seeks a Command Security Officer (GS-0080-11) within the Department of Homeland Security to oversee security programs and advise on policy for Commanding Officers.

You will manage physical security resources, facility access, and act as a liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement while overseeing security clearances. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining unit security plans, coordinating anti-terrorism measures, and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Oversee unit security programs and advise on security policy to Commanding Officers.
• Manage resources involved with physical security and facility access.
• Liaise with federal, state, and local law enforcement officials and manage security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creation and maintenance of Unit Security Plans covering physical security and facility access.
• Plan for Physical Security, Anti-terrorism/force protection, Bomb Threats, Arms, Ammunition and Explosives; Active Shooter; Information Security; Visitor access; Facility Access; Loss Prevention.
• Evaluate effectiveness of security practices and update them yearly; recommend protection measures and enforce policies.
• Conduct unit visits and annual security assessments; provide onsite training with ACSOs.

Skills

Security program management

Policy advisory

Physical security oversight

Facility access control

Interagency liaison

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS-0080-11, Command Security Officer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR COLUMBIA RIVER COMMAND CADRE in PORTLAND, Oregon.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a Command Security Officer and be responsible for overseeing unit security programs and advising providing security policy to each Commanding Officer. Your role will include managing resources involved with physical security and facility access. In addition, you will act as a liaison with other federal, state, and local law enforcement officials, and manage all new or updated security clearance requirements.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Overseeing the creation and maintenance of Unit Security Plan involving physical security and facility access. Plans include Physical Security, Anti-terrorism/force protection; Bomb Threats; Arms, Ammunition and Explosives; Active Shooter; Information Security; Visitor access; Facility Access, and Loss Prevention.

Evaluating the effectiveness of existing security practices and policies and updating them on an annual basis. Recommending the type of force protection, conditions and controls needed; and ensuring that personnel are adhering to established policies and procedures. Recommending when a threat dictates or during special events the use of additional protective forces, guards, and detection dogs to identify, reduce eliminate, or neutralize criminal activity.

Conducting unit visits and annual security assessments and providing onsite training. Working closely with all Assistant Command Security Officers (ACSO) to verify and maintain a healthy Personnel Security (PERSEC) account.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.

See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $80465 – $104610/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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