Emergency Security & Continuity Specialist

Peace Corps; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peace Corps seeks a Security Specialist to protect personnel and assets by supporting physical security programs and emergency preparedness activities. The role focuses on safeguarding sensitive information and facilities, and on planning and executing continuity of operations and occupant emergency functions.

The position supports senior leaders during emergency response and requires on-call availability, with mobile tools provided to ensure communication capability.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes interpretation and application of federal physical security policies, standards, and strategies to protect personnel, information, equipment, and materials.
• Management of a federal identity management program including issuance of identification credentials.
• Development of emergency management plans and procedures to support occupant emergency plan and/or continuity of operations programs.
• Management of information technology systems that support physical security, emergency management, and/or identity management programs.

Responsibilities

• Protect personnel and assets by supporting physical security programs.
• Plan and execute continuity of operations and occupant emergency functions.
• Support senior leaders during emergency response and maintain on-call availability.

Skills

Physical security policies

Identity management

Emergency management

IT systems for security

Education

PhD or equivalent

Master’s degree

LL.M./J.D. (related)

Job description

The Peace Corps seeks a Security Specialist to protect personnel and assets by supporting physical security programs and emergency preparedness activities. The role focuses on safeguarding sensitive information and facilities, and on planning and executing continuity of operations and occupant emergency functions.

The position supports senior leaders during emergency response and requires on-call availability, with mobile tools provided to ensure communication capability.