This position is located in the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Office of the Chief Administrative Services Officer (OCASO), Logistics and Security Management (LSM), Physical Security Branch (PHYSEC).The Security Specialist is responsible for all aspects of mission related strategies, plans, policies, procedures, execution of associated contracts, and technical requirements for executive protection.
["If you are selected for this position of Physical Security Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Primary security official responsible for the coordination and execution of the FTC executive protection program. Serving as the technical expert in the establishment and execution of the executive protection program, to include development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and service announcements. Overall responsibility for the security planning for off-site (local area and travel) events attended by the FTC Chairman and / or Commissioners (i.e. Protectees). Applicable coordination and event security requirements may shift per event locations and the threat environment. Coordinate with local and federal law enforcement, intelligence, and security agencies, maintains oversight and associated situational awareness for possible or actual threats/risks that may impact FTC operations, facilities, or staff at each FTC office location, to include the Regions. Assess intelligence information and/or open source (media) reporting, law enforcement reporting, and use of social media technologies, traverse the threat landscape for possible risks to the FTC, ensuring applicable FTC leadership is updated on findings, assisting leadership with mitigation and reporting activities. Incumbent advises Agency managers on new developments and advances in Insider Threat (InT) detection related techniques; planning, organizing, and directing studies to develop long range studies and forecasts; evaluating and making recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for FTC InT assessments. Collects and analyzes data that is essential for assessing the success of the FTC's InT Program. Leads and coordinates teams and projects concerned with the collection, review, interpretation, correlation, and analysis of employee related data to identify behavior potentially indicative of an insider threat. Leads working groups to identify and implement recommendations to improve overall functions, operations, and performance. Researches and interprets federal laws and regulations, policies, and procedures to advise on intent and application of concepts and principles to individual situations. Prepares, manages, and executes policies, procedures, training material, and staff awareness governing the FTC's Operations Security (OPSEC) program. Reviews and recommends updates to the FTC's Critical Information List (CIL) Policies and Procedures no less than annually or as required based upon mission requirements."]
To qualify for a Physical Security Specialist (Executive Protection) at the GS-14 level, you must meet the following requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: Independently established and conducted Executive Protection operations, risk assessments, advance planning, interagency coordination, and real-time threat mitigation. Including advanced planning at off-site or non-secure locations, deployment of protective details, and execution of residential security assessments. Independently developing risk-reduction processes, protective intelligence integration, threat monitoring, and has the stated ability to provide risk-based recommendations to senior leadership with clear justification? Demonstrating the experience with monitoring intelligence, open-source information, law enforcement reporting, or social media for threat indicators, producing written intelligence products or situational reports. 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.
There is no education substitute at this level.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference visit: VETERANS GUIDE Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see SELECTIVE SERVICE). Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 87 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: CAREER TRANSITION. Non-competitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on non-competitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: - Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A - Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans - Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses - Other Special Appointment Authorities