The selectee of this position serves as a Physical Security Specialist. This position is located in a United States Marshals Service (USMS) District office. You will serve as a Physical Security Specialist responsible for managing the District security equipment/systems. Please Note: There are a total of 9 positions that may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
GS-12 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). You may qualify at the GS-0080-12 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualifications: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level of the Federal Service that includes: 1) Inspecting and ensuring the proper installation, function, and maintenance of security equipment; 2) Assessing difficult and complex security problems, including analyzing alternatives to recommend corrective actions; and 3) Testing security and screening equipment to evaluate security vulnerabilities. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
As a Physical Security Specialist at the GS-0080-12 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Conducting testing of security and screening equipment (e.g., walk-thru metal detectors, x -ray machines, explosive trace detection units, handheld metal detectors, duress alarms, cameras, intercoms, entry control packages, etc.). Conveying complex security requirements and recommendations. Planning, scheduling, coordinating, and carrying out Judicial Security work.