INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST

U.S. Department of the Navy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy seeks a Security Specialist to conduct surveys of facilities handling classified information and to assess security requirements under contracts.

You will develop security plans, review contracts, train facility staff, and coordinate with subject-matter experts to ensure compliance with DoD security standards. Applicants must meet citizenship and suitability criteria, pass E-Verify, be willing to travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites, and obtain SFPC certification

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Within the DoD, the appointment of retired military members within 180 days after retirement date to a civilian position is subject to 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• Certification required is: Security Fundamentals Prof Cert (SFPC)

Responsibilities

• You will conduct surveys of industrial or other private facilities to determine the organization's eligibility to work with and store classified and sensitive information.
• You will review the nature of classified contracts to identify the level and kind of secure work to be performed in the facility and the kind and extent of security protection required for the programs involved.
• You will work with subject-matter specialists in developing statements of need, descriptions of work, and other considerations relating to the security requirements under a contractual arrangement.
• You will develop security plans involving: access to grounds by employees, vendors, Government personnel, and others; badge and pass systems; clearance records and controls; fences; alarms; intrusion detection and other electronic devices; etc.
• You will conduct continuing inspections of facilities possessing sensitive information to assure adherence to security requirements.
• You will plan, organize, and conduct training programs to make facility personnel aware of security matters and procedures and to alert them to dangers of espionage and sabotage.

Education

SFPC Certification

Job description

Duties

• You will conduct surveys of industrial or other private facilities to determine the organization's eligibility to work with and store classified and sensitive information.
• You will review the nature of classified contracts to identify the level and kind of secure work to be performed in the facility and the kind and extent of security protection required for the programs involved.
• You will work with subject-matter specialists in developing statements of need, descriptions of work, and other considerations relating to the security requirements under a contractual arrangement.
• You will develop security plans involving: access to grounds by employees, vendors, Government personnel, and others; badge and pass systems; clearance records and controls; fences; alarms; intrusion detection and other electronic devices; etc.
• You will conduct continuing inspections of facilities possessing sensitive information to assure adherence to security requirements.
• You will plan, organize, and conduct training programs to make facility personnel aware of security matters and procedures and to alert them to dangers of espionage and sabotage.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This is a Security Professional Educational Development (SPeD) position and requires DoD certification. Selectee must obtain and maintain certification within prescribed timeframes. Certification required is: Security Fundamentals Prof Cert (SFPC)