Division Security Officer

Drug Enforcement Administration; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in El Paso is seeking a Division Security Officer (DSO). This role directs the lifecycle of the division's security program, overseeing its development, planning, execution, and management to protect personnel and information.

The DSO will lead security reviews, policies, and procedures, coordinate inspections, and implement improvements. This is a mission-critical federal position requiring compliance with agency standards and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Experience in security programs across physical, personnel, information or other security areas.
• Ability to apply established security policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Ability to identify and resolve security-related issues.
• Experience participating in security reviews, assessments, inspections, or related activities.
• Ability to develop or implement security program improvements and corrective actions.

Job description

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), El Paso Division. This position(s) primary purpose is to serve as the Division Security Officer (DSO) for the El Paso Division. You will direct the lifecycle of the division's security program, overseeing its development, planning, execution, and management.

For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility

Applicants must meet the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of the announcement.

Applicants applying for the GS-12 must meet the following requirements:

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, and your experience includes performing ALL of the tasks listed as part of your regular duties:

• Supporting security programs related to physical, personnel, information, communications or other security areas;
• Applying established security policies, procedures, and requirements
• Identifying and assisting with resolving security related issues;
• Participating in security reviews, assessments, inspections or other security activities;

Applicants applying for the GS-13 must meet the following requirements:

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, and your experience includes performing ALL of the tasks listed as part of your regular duties:

• Managing or supporting security programs related to physical, personnel, information, communications , or other security areas;
• Developing, reviewing, interpreting or implementing security policies, procedures, or program requirements;
• Analyzing and resolving security-related issues or concerns.
• Conducting or coordinating security reviews, assessments, inspections, inquiries, or other program activities;
• Developing or recommending security program improvements, corrective actions or solutions.

Specialized 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.

Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.

Time-In-Grade Requirement

Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.