Physical Security Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Logistics Agency seeks a Physical Security Specialist responsible for enhancing the safety and security of its personnel and property. This role involves developing policies, evaluating security metrics, and ensuring compliance with law enforcement standards at the GS-12/GS-13 level. Candidates should possess relevant law enforcement experience, with duties catering to the complexity of security management within federal operations.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience related directly to the role.
• Ability to evaluate law enforcement program effectiveness.
• Experience with training guidelines in compliance with police standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of DLA law enforcement policies and standards.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements for physical security programs.
• Establish safeguards against various threats to DLA personnel and property.

Skills

Law enforcement policy knowledge

Conflict resolution

Judgment application

Education

Relevant experience in law enforcement

Job description

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Defense Logistics Agency provided pay range

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Base pay range

$120,579.00/yr - $156,755.00/yr

**Telework Eligible**

Yes

**Major Duties**

• If selected at the GS-12 level, the below responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity.
• Assist the Law Enforcement Program Manager in the development, administration, and implementation of policies and procedures, standards, and training for the DLA Law enforcement programs.
• Establish and maintain safeguards for DLA personnel, installations, and resources from terrorism, vandalism, misuse, theft, assault, espionage, sabotage, unauthorized disclosure, or loss.
• Ensure effective implementation of law enforcement policies, procedures, and guidance for the security and safety of DLA employees.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of law enforcement and physical security programs at field activities.
• Perform a variety of complex administrative program assignments involving all aspects of strategic human capital planning, workforce development and effectiveness for the DLA Police.
  
  

**Qualification Summary**

To qualify for a Physical Security Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this 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, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-12: Reviewing and providing recommendations to resolve conflicts in law enforcement and/or physical security policy and program objectives. Utilizing judgment in applying standardized guidelines and procedures for Police Officer training requirements. Performing independent reviews and recommending actions involving well-established criteria, methods, techniques, and procedures related to law enforcement and physical security programs. GS-13: Reviewing and providing recommendations to resolve conflicts in law enforcement and/or physical security policy and program objectives. Developing standardized guidelines and procedures for Police Officer training requirements. Developing short and long-range workforce training, development and effectiveness plans, including implementation milestones and cost estimates. Participating in OSD-level working groups for law enforcement and physical security. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Government Relations

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