Security Specialist

Defense Finance and Accounting Service; Limestone (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Service is seeking candidates for GS-07 to GS-11 level security positions. The role focuses on assisting in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures, and conducting security inspections and surveys for facilities operations.

Candidates may qualify through combinations of education and experience. Specialized experience for GS-07 includes assisting in security policy development and surveys; GS-09 expands to broader security program

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
• Experience conducting security inspections and surveys for facilities operations.
• Experience providing advice and knowledge of security operations under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
• Assist in conducting security inspections and surveys for facilities operations.
• Provide advice and knowledge of security operation under supervision.

Skills

Security policies

Security inspections

Security operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions.

Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient. To be hired at the GS-7 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of a (GS-05 for the GS-07) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

GS-07 Entry Grade Level Requirements

Specialized Experience For The GS-07 Is Defined As:

• Assisting in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
• Assisting in conducting a wide range of security inspections and surveys for facilities operations; or assisting in providing advice, assistance and knowledge of security operation under supervision.

GS-09 Entry Grade Level Requirements

Specialized Experience For The GS-09 Is Defined As:

• Demonstrating experience in administering a wide range of security programs, policies, and procedures for facilities operations.
• Experience in security disciplines, concepts, principles, and practices applicable to physical security, and information security programs.

GS-11 Entry Grade Level Requirements

Specialized Experience For The GS-11 Is Defined As:

• Demonstrating a broad range of security concepts, principles, and practices in order to assess and resolve difficult security problems for an organization; utilizing technical expertise related to information or physical security to effectively implement, integrate, and administer applicable security programs in coordination with other specialized security programs.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.