Port Security Specialist - Preparedness & Incident Response

U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard Sector Boston, Contingency Planning and Force Readiness Staff in Boston, Massachusetts, is posting a GS-0080-12 Security Specialist (Port).

To qualify at GS-12, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 is required, including investigating security issues, establishing criteria, and coordinating exercises. Education cannot substitute for experience; National Service experience is creditable.

Qualifications

• GS-12 requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11.
• Specialized experience includes investigating, analyzing, and recommending solutions to security problems and establishing security criteria.
• Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level.
• National Service experience (volunteer work) can be creditable and is discussed in the notice.

Responsibilities

• Investigating, analyzing, and recommending solutions to a variety of unusual security problems, questions, or conditions.
• Establishing and managing security criteria to ensure effective and efficient response to security issues.
• Participating in practice safety and security exercises to enhance preparedness.
• Utilizing federal, state, and local security preparedness guidelines to plan proper response to incidents.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard Sector Boston, Contingency Planning and Force Readiness Staff in Boston, Massachusetts, is posting a GS-0080-12 Security Specialist (Port).

To qualify at GS-12, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 is required, including investigating security issues, establishing criteria, and coordinating exercises. Education cannot substitute for experience; National Service experience is creditable.