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Summary This position serves as a Physical Security Specialist within the Justice Protective Service Operations Section, Security and Emergency Planning Staff (SEPS), which is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining department-wide policy and security programs, as well as coordinating and administering the physical security operations program. The incumbent is responsible for executing the functions and administering the security regulations prescribed by law and Executive Orders. Responsibilities As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. This Physical Security Specialist position has a SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR requirement that must be met in order to be considered: Completion of a civilian or military police academy certificate and at least one-year experience as a certified law enforcement officer. As a Physical Security Specialist, you may be responsible for: 1) Plan and implement physical security protective methods and procedures on systems such as, intrusion detection system and devices, safes, personnel entry control systems, and locking systems. 2) Conduct facility assessments to evaluate security risk and threat. 3) Coordinate with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and property management personnel. 4) Monitor performance and verify compliance of a Departments guard service contracts. 5) Identify and advise management of potential physical security problems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Physical Security Specialist at (GS-0080-11/12), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you're applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Completion of a civilian or military police academy certificate and at least one-year experience as a certified law enforcement officer. To Qualify for GS-0080-11: Specialized Experience: For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Assist in implementing security procedures or protective methods; 2) Perform law enforcement duties for the protection of personnel or property; and 3) Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of existing security practices or procedures. OR Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M, if related; OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and specialized experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. You must have some specialized experience as described above in number 1 but less than one year; and have more than two years, but less than three years of education as described in number 2. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year by 36. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. To Qualify for GS-0080-12: Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as:1) Assist in planning the implementation of security procedures or protective methods; 2) Perform law enforcement duties for the protection of personnel or property; and 3) Provide recommendations to improve existing security practices or procedures. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 01/02/2025. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. Education If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below: Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Additional Information The bullets below outline the various groups of applicants that fall under the term "status candidates". This vacancy is open to applicants from any of the groups listed below: When you apply you'll have the chance to claim an eligibility pathway, be sure you fully read each statement and any links provided to make sure you know which eligibility you qualify for. See a full list and learn more at USAJOBS, see: What does Status Candidate mean? or Which Jobs am I Eligible to Apply for? CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: For more information, see USAJOBS Federal Employees. CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS (CTAP or ICTAP): For more information visit: USAJOBS Career Transition Programs VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES: Please see USAJOBS Veterans Preference for more details. SCHEDULE A, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Learn more at USAJOBS - Individuals with Disabilities. General Employment Information: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Our policy can be found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy DOJ EEO STATEMENT: The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. This position is included in the bargaining unit. Lautenberg Amendment: The position meets the definition as identified above and this position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, USC Section 922(g)(91)). Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18 USC Section 1001). NLEAD Requirement: In accordance with Executive Order 14074 Section 5, "An officer who is authorized to make arrests and carry firearms and is employed by a governmental unit or subunit that is responsible for the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime or the apprehension of alleged offenders" meets the requirement for "The National Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD).