Physical Security Specialist (Security Specialist - Applied Technology)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons (Federal Prison System) seeks corrections professionals who uphold humane and secure environments while safeguarding public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Qualified applicants must demonstrate experience in security systems integration and perimeter detection oversight, and be prepared to operate within a federal agency setting that values integrity, accountability, and mission focus.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and/or providing oversight of the integration of perimeter detection sensors.
• Experience leading and/or providing oversight of the implementation of layered physical security systems for correctional environments.
• Experience conducting Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum surveys to identify unauthorized transmissions, interference sources, and potential exploitation channels.

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

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. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire CompetencyBased Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Education:

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for these grade levels.

OR

Experience:

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience leading and/or providing oversight of the integration of perimeter detection sensors.
• Experience leading and/or providing oversight of the implementation of layered physical security systems for correctional environments.
• Experience conducting Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum surveys to identify unauthorized transmissions, interference sources, and potential exploitation channels.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.