Physical Security Specialist 12-Month Register
Summary Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
Click on Learn more about this agency button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? Visit us on the web at Duties WHAT IS THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & SECURITY SERVICES (FMSS) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at:
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Facilities Management and Security Services Operations East Facilities Management and Security Services Operations Mid-Atlantic Facilities Management and Security Services Operations West The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.
If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.
CUSTOMER SERVICE/SERVICE IMPROVEMENT:
Implements and monitors management control procedures in accordance with regulations and other appropriate guidance and direction, to ensure that adequate control systems are functional, so Government personnel and resources are safely and effectively managed.
INCIDENT AND ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION:
The employee reviews, analyzes, and processes all incidents or threats reported to the Situational Awareness Management Center (SAMC) in order to detect incidents that may indicate predictive or actual insider threat activity based on Potential Risk Indicators (PRIs).
PROJECT MANAGEMENT/IMPLEMENTATION:
Plans, schedules, and implements security projects in assigned areas.
Projects at this level typically involve a small facility or a limited scope project in a large facility or a facility with a higher facility security level (FSL).
DOCUMENTATION:
Uses technical expertise to complete written reports and briefing documents developed from site reviews and risk assessments.
Reviews and provides feedback on the reports and findings of lower-graded employees.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
Coordinates emergency incidents to provide support to first responders.
Provides responses to complex or significant emergencies incidents, including reporting and recording them to appropriate management levels and authorities.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.
S.
Citizen or National and provide proof of U.
S.
Citizenship.
(Birth certificate showing birth in the U.
S; Unexpired U.
S.
Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.
S.
Citizen (Form FS-240)) Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification.
Refer to Get Your Tax Record at () to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions.
If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.
Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
Complete a to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the.
Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.
S.
These must be unexpired original or certified copies.
Qualifications Federal experience is not required.
The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis.
To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-05:
To be minimally qualified for this position you must have at least three (3) years of experience, one (1) year of which was equivalent to the GS-04.
To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate the following:
Knowledge relative to security administration sufficient to assist senior employees in the conduct of inspections and drafting of periodic and incident reports.
Knowledge of general security policies and procedures to provide administrative assistance to higher level employees in conducting inspections and drafting reports and performing routine functions related to the service ticket systems, ID card badging processes and procedures and/or granting of appropriate access to employees relative to their location and position within an organization.
Ability to make observations and notes to assist in the conduct risk assessments, security reviews, and audits of structures for facilities.
Experience and knowledge in working both independently and in a group setting contingent on the work assigned.
Ability to effectively address in-person and electronic customer concerns.
This includes being able to respond through the ticketing system, electronic mail, telephone calls, and to walk-in issues in an efficient and effective manner.
Experience and a strong understanding of problem-solving skills, ability to identify potential issues and determining the best course of action to mitigate such issues from resulting in negative impacts.
Administrative skills and experience in organizing and maintaining important documents, reports, and records as needed.
Ability to present orally and in writing policies and procedures in ways that are understandable to customers, employees, and external stakeholders.
OR EDUCATION:
A bachelor's degree or four (4) years of education above high school in any field of study from an accredited college or university.
OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
A combination of education and experience equivalent to that described One (1) year or twelve (12) months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-07:
To be minimally qualified for this position you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level that demonstrates experience applying security program concepts, policies, and practices.
This experience must include assignments that must have shown completion of the following, or the equivalent:
Assisting in conducting security reviews in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the security program; assisting a team in performing basic risk assessments to verify and ensure minimum security standards are implemented and identified.
Experience assisting with the administration of less complex physical security programs (i.
e.
, lock, key, combinations, separating employees' clearance) and assisting with basic clerical/office work associated with security equipment contracts and associated budgets.
OR EDUCATION:
You may qualify based on education as follows:
one (1) full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) at an accredited college or university in a related field of study such as:
national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.
OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following:
A GPA of 2.
95 or higher on a 4.
0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.
45 or higher on a 4.
0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.
OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
You may qualify with a combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-09:
To qualify for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience includes experience that demonstrates knowledge of security program concepts, policies, and practices.
Experience assisting in conducting compliance security reviews in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the security program, assisting a team in performing basic risk assessments, and administering less complex physical security programs (i.
e.
, lock, key, combinations, separating employees' clearance).
Experience performing basic office/clerical administration regarding security equipment contracts and associated budgets.
OR EDUCATION:
You may qualify based on education as follows:
A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study such as national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.
OR Two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.
OR LL.
B.
or J.
D.
, in a related field of study such as national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.
OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
You may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying graduate education and experience.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-11:
To qualify for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience includes experience that demonstrates knowledge of security program concepts, policies, and practices.
The assignments must have shown completion of the following, or the equivalent:
Experience conducting compliance security reviews in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the security program; performing less complex risk assessments and assisting with large site assessments; providing technical assistance to managers and employees to ensure security measures are met and to resolve security issues.
Experience drafting written reports of findings from risk assessments, compliance security reviews, and site surveys and providing limited advice and guidance on budgetary requirements for security equipment and systems.
OR EDUCATION:
You may qualify based on education as follows:
A Ph.
D.
, or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as:
national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management fields.
OR Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as:
national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.
OR LL.
M.
, if related.
OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
You may qualify with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For more information on qualifications please refer to.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents.
Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination.
Rating:
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Information ManagementOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingProblem SolvingReading ComprehensionReasoningWriting Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates.
If qualified, you will be assigned to one of two quality level categories, CAT A/B, CAT C depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position.
Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
Referral:
If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.
Candidates, if required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices), will be interviewed in quality group order.
We wil not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed.
Qualified preference eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more (CPS, CP) are placed at the top of the highest category on the referral list (except for scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher).
Remaining preference eligibles are placed above non-preference eligibles within their assigned category.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the , you must receive a rating of category C to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.
Required Documents The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.
All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.
Resume - Your resume MUST contain dates of employment (i.
e.
, month/year to month/year or to present).
To ensure you receive full credit for relevant experience, include the hours worked per week.
We recommend that your resume not exceed 5 pages, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
If including Federal service experience, provide pay plan, series and grade, i.
e.
GS-0301-09.
Your resume must NOT include photographs, inappropriate content, or personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number.
If your resume does not contain the required information specified, or contains prohibited information as listed above, your application will be determined incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
( are optional.
) Please view Online Application - Questionnaire Education - See Education Section above Registration/License (if applicable) - active, current registration/license Veterans' Preference (if applicable) - You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge.
If you are serving under active duty, provide certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of certification.
The certification must indicate your dates of service, rank and that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
Submit an , along with the required documentation listed on the back of the form if you are a 10-point preference eligible.
For more information on veterans' preference view Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) (if applicable) - You MUST submit the required documentation as outlined at:
If you are an IRS CTAP eligible, you can apply for jobs within and outside the commuting area.
If you are a Treasury CTAP eligible can apply for jobs within the commuting area.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) (if applicable) - If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.
High School Diploma (or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you MUST submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent); OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, your application will be determined incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
PDN-997bd100-664f-4b47-bc90-01f8f1a46774 Recommended Skills Investigation Security Management Law Enforcement Requisition Management Diversification (Investing) Loss Prevention Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Click on Learn more about this agency button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? Visit us on the web at Duties WHAT IS THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & SECURITY SERVICES (FMSS) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at:
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Facilities Management and Security Services Operations East Facilities Management and Security Services Operations Mid-Atlantic Facilities Management and Security Services Operations West The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.
If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.
CUSTOMER SERVICE/SERVICE IMPROVEMENT:
Implements and monitors management control procedures in accordance with regulations and other appropriate guidance and direction, to ensure that adequate control systems are functional, so Government personnel and resources are safely and effectively managed.
INCIDENT AND ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION:
The employee reviews, analyzes, and processes all incidents or threats reported to the Situational Awareness Management Center (SAMC) in order to detect incidents that may indicate predictive or actual insider threat activity based on Potential Risk Indicators (PRIs).
PROJECT MANAGEMENT/IMPLEMENTATION:
Plans, schedules, and implements security projects in assigned areas.
Projects at this level typically involve a small facility or a limited scope project in a large facility or a facility with a higher facility security level (FSL).
DOCUMENTATION:
Uses technical expertise to complete written reports and briefing documents developed from site reviews and risk assessments.
Reviews and provides feedback on the reports and findings of lower-graded employees.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
Coordinates emergency incidents to provide support to first responders.
Provides responses to complex or significant emergencies incidents, including reporting and recording them to appropriate management levels and authorities.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.
S.
Citizen or National and provide proof of U.
S.
Citizenship.
(Birth certificate showing birth in the U.
S; Unexpired U.
S.
Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.
S.
Citizen (Form FS-240)) Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification.
Refer to Get Your Tax Record at () to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions.
If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.
Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
Complete a to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the.
Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.
S.
These must be unexpired original or certified copies.
Qualifications Federal experience is not required.
The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis.
To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-05:
To be minimally qualified for this position you must have at least three (3) years of experience, one (1) year of which was equivalent to the GS-04.
To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate the following:
Knowledge relative to security administration sufficient to assist senior employees in the conduct of inspections and drafting of periodic and incident reports.
Knowledge of general security policies and procedures to provide administrative assistance to higher level employees in conducting inspections and drafting reports and performing routine functions related to the service ticket systems, ID card badging processes and procedures and/or granting of appropriate access to employees relative to their location and position within an organization.
Ability to make observations and notes to assist in the conduct risk assessments, security reviews, and audits of structures for facilities.
Experience and knowledge in working both independently and in a group setting contingent on the work assigned.
Ability to effectively address in-person and electronic customer concerns.
This includes being able to respond through the ticketing system, electronic mail, telephone calls, and to walk-in issues in an efficient and effective manner.
Experience and a strong understanding of problem-solving skills, ability to identify potential issues and determining the best course of action to mitigate such issues from resulting in negative impacts.
Administrative skills and experience in organizing and maintaining important documents, reports, and records as needed.
Ability to present orally and in writing policies and procedures in ways that are understandable to customers, employees, and external stakeholders.
OR EDUCATION:
A bachelor's degree or four (4) years of education above high school in any field of study from an accredited college or university.
OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
A combination of education and experience equivalent to that described One (1) year or twelve (12) months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-07:
To be minimally qualified for this position you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level that demonstrates experience applying security program concepts, policies, and practices.
This experience must include assignments that must have shown completion of the following, or the equivalent:
Assisting in conducting security reviews in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the security program; assisting a team in performing basic risk assessments to verify and ensure minimum security standards are implemented and identified.
Experience assisting with the administration of less complex physical security programs (i.
e.
, lock, key, combinations, separating employees' clearance) and assisting with basic clerical/office work associated with security equipment contracts and associated budgets.
OR EDUCATION:
You may qualify based on education as follows:
one (1) full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) at an accredited college or university in a related field of study such as:
national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.
OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following:
A GPA of 2.
95 or higher on a 4.
0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.
45 or higher on a 4.
0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.
OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
You may qualify with a combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-09:
To qualify for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience includes experience that demonstrates knowledge of security program concepts, policies, and practices.
Experience assisting in conducting compliance security reviews in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the security program, assisting a team in performing basic risk assessments, and administering less complex physical security programs (i.
e.
, lock, key, combinations, separating employees' clearance).
Experience performing basic office/clerical administration regarding security equipment contracts and associated budgets.
OR EDUCATION:
You may qualify based on education as follows:
A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study such as national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.
OR Two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.
OR LL.
B.
or J.
D.
, in a related field of study such as national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.
OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
You may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying graduate education and experience.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-11:
To qualify for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience includes experience that demonstrates knowledge of security program concepts, policies, and practices.
The assignments must have shown completion of the following, or the equivalent:
Experience conducting compliance security reviews in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the security program; performing less complex risk assessments and assisting with large site assessments; providing technical assistance to managers and employees to ensure security measures are met and to resolve security issues.
Experience drafting written reports of findings from risk assessments, compliance security reviews, and site surveys and providing limited advice and guidance on budgetary requirements for security equipment and systems.
OR EDUCATION:
You may qualify based on education as follows:
A Ph.
D.
, or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as:
national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management fields.
OR Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as:
national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.
OR LL.
M.
, if related.
OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
You may qualify with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For more information on qualifications please refer to.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents.
Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination.
Rating:
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Information ManagementOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingProblem SolvingReading ComprehensionReasoningWriting Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates.
If qualified, you will be assigned to one of two quality level categories, CAT A/B, CAT C depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position.
Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
Referral:
If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.
Candidates, if required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices), will be interviewed in quality group order.
We wil not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed.
Qualified preference eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more (CPS, CP) are placed at the top of the highest category on the referral list (except for scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher).
Remaining preference eligibles are placed above non-preference eligibles within their assigned category.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the , you must receive a rating of category C to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.
Required Documents The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.
All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.
Resume - Your resume MUST contain dates of employment (i.
e.
, month/year to month/year or to present).
To ensure you receive full credit for relevant experience, include the hours worked per week.
We recommend that your resume not exceed 5 pages, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
If including Federal service experience, provide pay plan, series and grade, i.
e.
GS-0301-09.
Your resume must NOT include photographs, inappropriate content, or personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number.
If your resume does not contain the required information specified, or contains prohibited information as listed above, your application will be determined incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
( are optional.
) Please view Online Application - Questionnaire Education - See Education Section above Registration/License (if applicable) - active, current registration/license Veterans' Preference (if applicable) - You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge.
If you are serving under active duty, provide certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of certification.
The certification must indicate your dates of service, rank and that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
Submit an , along with the required documentation listed on the back of the form if you are a 10-point preference eligible.
For more information on veterans' preference view Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) (if applicable) - You MUST submit the required documentation as outlined at:
If you are an IRS CTAP eligible, you can apply for jobs within and outside the commuting area.
If you are a Treasury CTAP eligible can apply for jobs within the commuting area.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) (if applicable) - If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.
High School Diploma (or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you MUST submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent); OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, your application will be determined incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
PDN-997bd100-664f-4b47-bc90-01f8f1a46774 Recommended Skills Investigation Security Management Law Enforcement Requisition Management Diversification (Investing) Loss Prevention Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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