Security Specialist

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McDonald Army Health Center at Fort Eustis, Virginia, is seeking personnel for a security-focused role at the GS-07 level. The position emphasizes the use of automated security systems, support in security inspections, and data collection for reporting purposes.

Qualified applicants will have specialized experience with security systems, inspections, and data-driven reporting. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation open to US Citizens with relevant education/experience requirements.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes using automated security systems.
• Experience in assisting security inspections.
• Ability to collect data to prepare security reports.

Responsibilities

• Utilize automated security systems to monitor access and incidents.
• Assist in conducting security inspections and audits.
• Collect and compile data to prepare security reports and metrics.

Education

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Security Management

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at McDonald Army Health Center at Fort Eustis, Virginia.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing automated security systems, assisting in conducting security inspections, and collecting data to prepare security reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Education:

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Security Management.

Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.