Security Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Security Specialist to support security programs at a multi-purpose navigation division facility and remote sites.

Responsibilities include managing physical and personnel security, conducting vulnerability assessments, and operating access control systems to safeguard critical infrastructure. The role involves coordinating with law enforcement and ensuring compliance with related standards and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Assisting with physical security, personnel security, or industrial security programs.
• Conducting basic vulnerability or risk assessments of facilities, perimeters, or access points.
• Operating physical access control systems, badging workstations, or maintaining security databases under general supervision.
• Assisting in the delivery of security awareness, education, or training programs.

Responsibilities

• Independently planning, administering, and coordinating a comprehensive physical and personnel security program for critical infrastructure, industrial, or multi-site facilities.
• Applying maritime security, CIP, or NERC CIP standards and validating evidentiary compliance.
• Conducting formal vulnerability assessments, physical security surveys, and inspections to identify deficiencies and develop corrective action plans.
• Serving as a liaison with local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies and internal protection working groups.

Skills

Physical security

Vulnerability assessments

Security programs

Liaison with law enforcement

Education

Master's degree or 2 years grad education

Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

About the Position: Performs duties as a Security Specialist supporting the security programs at a multi-purpose U.S. Army Corps of Engineers navigation division support industrial facility recognized as part of the nation's critical infrastructure. Also supports the security program of two remote survey field facilities, two ocean-going dredge vessels, survey vessel fleet, and multiple real property sites.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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.

Minimum Qualifications GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service such as

• 1.) Assisting with physical security, personnel security, or industrial security programs.
• 2.) Conducting basic vulnerability or risk assessments of facilities, perimeters, or access points.
• 3.) Operating physical access control systems, badging workstations, or maintaining security databases under general supervision.
• 4.)Assisting in the delivery of security awareness, education, or training programs.s.
• This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
• OR 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: Homeland Security, Security & Intelligence Studies, or Criminal Justice (Security Administration).
• OR 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.

Minimum Qualifications GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service such as

• 1.) Independently planning, administering, and coordinating a comprehensive physical and personnel security program for critical infrastructure, industrial, or multi-site facilities.
• 2.) Applying USCG maritime security, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), or NERC CIP standards and validating evidentiary compliance.
• 3.) Conducting formal vulnerability assessments, physical security surveys, and inspections to identify deficiencies and develop corrective action plans.
• 4.) Serving as a liaison with local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies and internal protection working groups.
• This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
• OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 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: Homeland Security, Security & Intelligence Studies, or Criminal Justice (Securi