Physical Security Specialist (TSCM)

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Threat Management Operations Directorate (TMO), Center for International Safety and Security (CISS). The primary purpose of this position is to participate with intelligence and law enforcement personnel in planning and conducting investigations and technical security assignments with particular emphasis on counterterrorism. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

As a Physical Security Specialist (TSCM), GS-0080-9/11, your typical work assignments may include: Providing assistance in protecting against technical surveillance threats by conducting surveys and evaluations when necessary. Will work under close supervision and direct guidance, participates in routine counterintelligence and security investigations and helps coordinate entry level technical investigative resources. Providing assistance with technical security and executive support during operations. Receiving training and tailored instruction to participate in site surveys to identify suitable areas for electronic surveillance. In a developmental capacity and with step by-step assistance, helps prepare basic plans and assists senior specialists in installing, repairing, adjusting, or retrieving covert technical equipment (such as audio/video transmitters and recorders). Undergoing development in the setup, installation, and operation of basic electronic surveillance systems for tracking activities. Assists senior investigators in configuring and testing body-worn transmitters and tracking devices, and helps conduct routine telecommunications surveys to understand surveillance and signal propagation. Participating as a team member in physical security surveys of field offices and designated facilities to assess vaults and safes. Learns to identify basic vulnerabilities in physical security and assist in drafting routine survey reports. Under guidance, assists in checking construction in progress against established agency security guidelines. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.