Supervisory Physical Security Specialist (Access Control)

Duties

• Provides management and oversight of the installation Access Control Program.
• Maintains and evaluates the Automated Installation Entry System for effectiveness and compliance.
• Reviews engineering drawings and construction plans to ensure physical security measures are incorporated.
• Supervises Visitor Control Center operations, personnel vetting, and pass issuance.
• Plans, assigns, and evaluates work; balances workload and ensures timely mission execution.
• Coordinates with law enforcement and investigative agencies on access control matters.
• Develops procedures, monitors contractor access, and ensures regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This position is designated as a drug testing position and requires random urinalysis testing.
• Position is designated as Emergency-Essential/Mission Essential.
• Must obtain Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within two years.
• Must complete required Physical Security and Electronic Security System training within six months.
• May require up to 5% business travel.
• Must serve a one-year supervisory probationary period, if applicable.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license and Government Defensive Driving certification.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Must obtain and maintain a Virginia Criminal Investigation Network (NCIC) certification.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service which includes assisting with physical security and installation access control programs; coordinating with installation agencies regarding access and VIP visitor services; maintaining and evaluating automated access control systems; reviewing security procedures for compliance; maintaining visitor and contractor access records; and supporting supervision of Visitor Control Center operations.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a(n) Security and Intelligence Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.