Security Specialist

U.S. Customs and Border Protection provided pay range

This range is provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$89,508.00/yr - $/yr

Organizational

Location:

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Intelligence, Intelligence Enterprise – Security Division. You may select up to three of the following locations for consideration:

• New Orleans, LA
• Edinburgh, TX
• Los Angeles, CA
• Del Rio, TX
• Selfridge, MI
• Detroit, MI
• Tucson, AZ
• San Diego, CA
• El Paso, TX
• Swanton, VT
• Yuma, AZ

Please see the announcement on USAJOBS for available locations.

In this position, you will serve as a Security Specialist, overseeing the implementation of programs and policies related to Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Physical Security and Communications Security (COMSEC), Facilities and Emergency Preparedness.

• Assisting in maintenance of personnel security records.
• Conducting appropriate Special Compartmented Information (SCI) briefings/debriefings for cleared personnel.
• Making extensive independent technical judgments concerning the interpretation and implementation of existing security procedures.
• Serving as Communications Security (COMSEC)/Top Secret Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Manager, responsible for safeguarding, accounting for, and when necessary, destroying TOP SECRET COMSEC material, cryptographic communication, keying material, and equipment.
• Providing advice, assistance, and guidance to supervisors, managers, and employees on complex physical security matters concerning the integrity of the Special Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• All pre‑employment processes will be conducted in English.
• You may be required to pass a background investigation.
• You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Applicants must submit a resume no longer than two pages; PDFs of portfolios or other documents will not be accepted.
• Relocation Incentive may be available upon selection, pending budgetary approval.

GS‑12 grade level – 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Interpreting new or proposed legislation, directives, and other agency guidance to recommend and develop internal security programs, policies, and procedures to support Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) operations.
• Providing technical assistance and direct support to management staff on all matters related to security service programs and the integrity of SCI facilities.
• Overseeing TS/SCI facilities and equipment, maintaining contact with federal agencies and established security policies, objectives, and regulations.
• Overseeing the implementation and coordination of research and analysis of security programs to support SCIF lifecycle functions.

GS‑13 grade level – 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Providing proficient SCI briefings and debriefings on security fractions, violations, and assists in official inquiries when appropriate.
• Managing various SCI administrative actions to examine security legislation or revised security regulations and to reevaluate and make recommendations concerning expected impact on programs, missions, and future strategic plans.
• Facilitating with other federal agencies as an expert security advisor to leadership and management on security planning, resource allocation, systems, and programs to better secure TS/SCI facilities and equipment.
• Serving as program coordinator for SCI facilities and equipment impacting operational readiness, safety and the security of technical systems which affect federal agencies, private entities, and the general public.

See the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

• This position is not covered under a bargaining unit.
• Attachments:
  Resume and other documents must be uploaded under their appropriate document types; only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted.
• Provided benefits include relocation incentives pending budgetary approval; travel and relocation expenses will be paid under the Federal Travel Regulation limits and agency policy.