Security Specialist

**Duties**: - Serves as security program specialist executing and enforcing compliance with operational, functional, and mission assurance aspects of an integrated information security program. - Executes and enforces compliance with the organization personnel security program. - Serves as the organization's representative for Industrial Security issues. - Administers the Physical Security Program for the organization. **Requirements**: **Conditions of Employment**: - U.S. Citizenship Required - All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period. - Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to SCI, other Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Special Access Programs to perform the duties of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. - PCS expenses ARE authorized and will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations - Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide - This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission. - The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft. - Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position. - Employee must maintain current certifications - Disclosure of Political Appointments - Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume - Position is designated Emergency Essential. During a crisis, incumbent must perform duties until relieved and perform readiness exercises. Position cannot be vacated during an emergency. Requires incumbent be removed from any military recall status. - This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. **Qualifications**: - In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. - This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.**SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE**:Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. - **Examples of creditable experience include**: Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology and practices. Knowledge of the intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs**): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: - 1. Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices. - 2. Knowledge of the intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies. - 3. Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs. - 4. Skill in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review and evaluate security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization. - 5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately. - 6. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.**PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE**: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.**VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE**: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experi