SECURITY SPECIALIST (PROTECTION)

Duties

Serves as the Antiterrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) Planning Support Specialist on all aspects of ATFP. Plans the development, implementation and operation of the ATFP program in support of policies, regulations and programs. Develops the overall ATFP plan for Army National Guard facilities within the State. Provides direction, guidance, advice and assistance to all subordinate elements on the ATFP program. Provides crisis management planning and execution assistance in the event of a terrorist attack or other emergency situations. Assures the adequacy of policies, plans, directives, budgets, procedures and other appropriate media required to plan and implement ATFP projects, tasks, and operating programs for carrying out emergency response missions in an emergency ATFP situation. Develops scenarios for ATFP exercises to test and coordinates participation in exercises to test, evaluate and validate selected portions of the overall Command ATFP plan. Advises the Command Group upon completion of exercises and simulations. Adjust or revises plans, and programs as required. Incumbent may be required to assist with a wide variety of plans, training and operational tasks, to include, but not limited to, staffing actions, tasking, preparing and presenting briefings, coordination of training requirements, planning/conducting special events, and reviewing Serious Incident/ Command Critical Information Requirements Reports (SIR/CCIR).

Serves as State security monitor; encompassing Physical Security (PHYSEC), Antiterrorism (AT), Operations Security (OPSEC), ISOPREP, Visitor Control and other Security and Crime Prevention programs to ensure command compliance with all applicable Security Regulations. Manages the Contract Security Guard contract and serves as the point of contact for all Visitor Control issues. Assists in mandatory training and briefings for OCONUS travel to low, medium, and high threat countries. Maintains appropriate records to document training for individuals attending ATFP training or briefings.

Plans, conducts, directs the conduct of, or coordinates on security site studies, projects, assessments, and surveys of the facilities in relationship to and protection activities. Works with Construction Facilities Management Office to assess and sign off on all construction projects in the state to ascertain that Protection construction standards are met. Incumbent analyzes data to identify physical and operations security or compliance or noncompliance, vulnerabilities, trends, strengths, and benchmarks. Determines, formulates, coordinates, and implements specific command guidance and actions to correct security deficiencies, overcome vague or competing requirements, promote the growth of sound security procedures, and justify major fiscal expenditures and procurement of needed security aids and equipment, manpower and infrastructure. Maintains the State Mission Assurance Risk Management System (MARMS) database.

Maintains a thorough knowledge of the Command protection mission and functional assignments to assure the effective integration of individual tasks, responsibilities and assignments into overall plans and procedures. Participates in conferences, gives presentations, or conducts briefings to disseminate protection planning guidance and assistance as required. Analyzes higher headquarters protection plans and recommends appropriate command response or action. Plans protection support requirements with the other directorates at the JFHQ. Analyzes protection plans submitted by subordinate units to advise the commander concerning significant trends impacting on operations of the organization. Coordinates the participation of the command in exercises. Develops and publishes exercise guidance, coordinates the development of all required exercise products, to include Master Scenario Events Lists (MSEL) items, implementations, and staff control instructions. Analyzes causes for program shortfalls, cost overruns, and failures to meet goals. Initiates action to assure assigned program objectives are met. Recommends a change in the program when changes in mission or requirements necessitate. Determines best methods for correcting program deficiencies.

Represents the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS)/ Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS) at meetings, conferences, workshops, panels, etc., at NGB and other deferral agency levels as a state technical authority. Serves as a member and acts as the chairperson for various boards and working groups to include the Protection Charters and Threat Working Group. Determines the need for, organizes, and conducts meetings, conferences, and workshops at the JFHQ, Brigade, or subordinate unit level to discuss and resolve specific protection issues or problems, or highlight new security policies, procedures, and requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Alaska Army National Guard membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• U.S. Citizenship and Secret Clearance is required.
• Bargaining Unit: Non- Bargaining
• APPOINTMENT FACTORS: Excepted/Officer/Enlisted in the Alaska Army National Guard.
• MILITARY GRADE REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of this position, the minimum military grade is Specialist (SPC/E4) and the maximum military grade is Second Lieutenant (2LT/O-1).
• You will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Incumbent is subject to termination due to loss or reduction in funding for this position.
• Must attend the ARNG Security Manager Course within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain the Security Professional Certification(s) within 24 months of hire.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Individual must possess a minimum of a secret clearance. Depending on State's mission set, the position may be required to obtain and maintain a top secret clearance.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The incumbent may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments.
• This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.
• For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Experience, education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, using presentation and report formats. Demonstrated ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures. Learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk level.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

GS-09 - Must have at least 12 months of experience assisting with the development, implementation, or administration of Antiterrorism / Force Protection (ATFP), physical security, operations security (OPSEC), crime prevention, or installation security programs. Experience supporting or coordinating security plans, contingency plans, emergency response plans, or protection programs for an organization, installation, or command. Experience participating in security inspections, assessments, site surveys, or vulnerability assessments to evaluate compliance with security regulations and identify deficiencies. Experience assisting with the development or review of security policies, procedures, directives, or guidance to ensure compliance with higher headquarters or regulatory requirements. Experience maintaining records, databases, or reports related to security training, risk management, incident reporting, or protection program requirements. Experience assisting in coordinating or monitoring security contracts, visitor control, access control, or guard force operations. Experience supporting training, exercises, briefings, or simulations related to security, emergency management, or force protection programs. Experience working with military, federal, state, or local agencies to support security, protection, emergency response, or law enforcement coordination activities. Experience analyzing information, reports, or data to identify security vulnerabilities, trends, or program deficiencies and recommending corrective actions. Experience assisting with planning or coordinating installation protection, mission assurance, or risk management activities to protect personnel, facilities, equipment, or classified information.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position.

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience and/or training must show possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position:

- Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties to include physical, personal, and operational security to identify and resolve conflicting and complex policy and program objectives, and procedures within the security functional area.

- Knowledge in the specialized field of protection functional areas including antiterrorism, and physical and operations security.

- Working knowledge of information operation security to review classified material.

- Working knowledge of protection construction standards to assess and sign off on installation construction projects.

- Ability to articulate effectively and provide advice and recommendations to supervisors and other security experts or groups at higher and lower echelons.

- Ability to utilize a computer to write reports, access the internet to research intelligence reports and current, world events, and to maintain the MARMS.

- Ability to undertake long-range studies, projects, or forecasts independently as a member of a group, or as the organizer and director with the purpose of enhancing security systems efficiency or influencing future security planning, policies and programs.

- Knowledge of a wide range of security specialist, concepts, principals, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices and ARNG's mission, functions and structure to the unit level- Knowledge of DoD and Army mission, functions, and structure to the unit level to ensure effective implementation oversight of programs plans and processes.

- Possess a thorough knowledge of security forces programs and governing policies, directives, instructions, and procedures.

- Comprehensive knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct surveys/studies, accomplish projects, and effectively results for the effective management and completion of programs.

- Skill in oral and written communication methods and techniques at various levels and venues.

- Ability to effectively manage and organize various program activities and tasks, singularly and together, and familiarity with administrative requirements of the JFHQ, NGB and Army. These various programs include the need to access the availability of materials, relationship to other protective programs and cost/benefit consideration from within the Protection community.

- Knowledge of Mission Assurance Risk Management System (MARMS) - computer program used to record and assess vulnerabilities associated with a specific installation.

Education

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Master's or equivalent graduate degree

or

2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.B. or J.D., if related

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying; both education and experience are acceptable. To be creditable, the education must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position to be filled. Additionally, if you intend to qualify based on your education, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

Additional information

- INDEFINITE: Indefinite employees may be separated with a 30 days' notice. Indefinite employment is temporary and is expected to last more than one year but no more than five consecutive years. Indefinite employees may be converted to permanent without further competition. AKNG permanent technician will retain their permanent status if selected for this position, and may be promoted, reassigned or changed to lower grade if selected for this position, and will be required to return to their permanent position unless action is made on a permanent basis. Permanent authorization may not cross service boundaries, or funding categories, (i.e., ARNG to ANG, or 176th WG to 168th WG).

- If you are a current Federal employee or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50. You may submit your most recent performance appraisal.

- The National Guard is exempt from the Veterans Preference Act. Submission of a copy of your DD-214 is not required unless you are hired for technician position.

- If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

- Cost of Living Allowance (COLA): Entitled to 1.49% COLA in addition to base salary, subject to change.

- Direct Deposit Program: If selected for technician position with the Alaska National Guard, you will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. (Salary will be automatically deposited to bank/credit union account).

- Military Bonuses And Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager (AKARNG - J1 or AKANG - Retention Office) to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.

- Trial Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.