Security Specialist

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Assistant Director, Security Division. The AOC is accepting applications for an experienced operational security professional to perform specialized duties as a security specialist working as a member of a team that plans and conducts all security related training, administration and inspections for the AOC under OCSO.

**Duties quoted at GS-13 level; If selected at the GS-12, candidate will have non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-13.** The Security Specialist performs a variety of security tasks in the resilience and security programs. Responsibilities Include: Performing specialized duties as a security specialist working as a member of a team that plans and conducts all security related training, administration and inspections for the AOC under the Office of the Chief Security Officer. Correlating operational and situational awareness with existing plans and procedures to increase security posture. Coordinates and de-conflict issues, concerns and recommendations for AOC personnel, jurisdictions and the Executive Leadership. Performing inspections, developing inspection reports and systematically following-up on status of corrective actions. Maintains inspection standards and evaluation findings, recommendations and ensures verification and proper implementation of the Security Program. In the absence of the Security Officer, informs the Assistant Director of Resilience and Security of security deficiencies that would affect the security posture of the AOC. Performing tasks associated with safeguarding information and material to ensure the effectiveness of appropriate security systems, devices, procedures and methods. Performs inspections of physical security measures to determine that Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities meet specifications and are adequately maintained. Checks procedures, alarms and electronic access systems to assure conformance with requirements and standards. Provides backup support for operation of the access and badge identification system. Serving as lead for the Agency's Controlled Unclassified Information program. Duties include planning, scheduling and ensuring training and documentation compliance. Performs periodic reviews and evaluates and reports on findings to OSP management and senior leadership. Responds to inquiries, provides recommendations and performs policy updates as required. The incumbent must follow all relevant safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures. The incumbent must utilize knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Provides or receives training, either on-the-job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized. Uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Performs other related duties as assigned. ** Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.** This position is considered "essential" for purposes of reporting to work when the facility might otherwise be closed. **

To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.