SECURITY OFFICER-Title 32 with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties As a SECURITY OFFICER-Title 32, GS-0080-13, you will serve as the Senior Security Officer (Squadron Commander) over the Security Forces Squadron and all aspects of Integrated Defense, Law Enforcement, Air Base Ground Defense, Force Protection, and Anti-Terrorism as the Defense Force Commander (DFC) and Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO). The incumbent of this position must be assigned as the Drill Status Commander. MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Exercises direct supervisory and personnel management responsibilities. Provides supervisory responsibility for subordinate security force squadron personnel to include Active Guard Reserve (AGR) military personnel, Federal Technicians, Security Cooperative Agreement (SCA) employees, and Drill Status Guardsman (DSG) to meet all Integrated Defense, LE and AT/FP requirements for the installation. Sole authority for establishing arming authority for personnel. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Makes recommendations for selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Recommends awards when appropriate and reviews within-grade increases when employees are eligible and follows up on the status when required Listens and resolves employee complaints at the lowest level and refers unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. 2. Directs, plans, organizes, and oversees all Integrated Defense (ID) and Law Enforcement (LE) activities within an Air National Guard Wing as the Defense Force Commander (DFC). Reports directly to the Wing Commander for immediate threat responses and to the Mission Support Group Commander for routine matters. Exercises broad delegated authority to independently manage ID and LE programs. Leverages comprehensive knowledge of security programs to serve as principal advisor to senior leaders within and outside the organization on all matters related to the administration of integrated defense and law enforcement programs. Establishes long-range strategic vision, goals, and objectives for work performed by the organization and all subordinate employees. Directs and evaluates work of all assigned personnel conducting Integrated Defense, Physical Security, Anti-terrorism, Force Protection, Counter Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS), and Combat Arms programs. Directs protection of assigned Protection Level (PL) 1-4 assets. Develops, implements, and reviews organizational policies, ensuring compliance with DoD, AF, ANG, and State regulations, interpreting, and advising on proper application of methods and procedures. 3. Directs, plans, organizes, and oversees all Anti-Terrorism (AT) and Force Protection (FP) activities within an Air National Guard Wing as the Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO). When functioning as the ATO, reports directly to the Wing Commander and exercises broad delegated authority to independently manage the AT/FP program. Conducts formal Criticality, Vulnerability, and Threat assessments in order to determine risk. Manages the Anti-Terrorism Executive Council, Anti-Terrorism Working Group, and Force Protection Working Group to assess and respond to threats. Develops and implements plans and protective measures to mitigate risk and counter known and unknown threats. 4. Directs assessments of complex internal and external factors for effect to the organization and assigned missions. Conducts formal and informal assessments to determine criticality of organizational functions, identify vulnerabilities, assess internal and external threats, and calculate associated risk to wing mission(s) and personnel. Determines Wing Commander risk acceptance threshold. Develops and directs implementation of risk mitigation measures to achieve acceptable risk levels. Evaluates effectiveness and reports current activity/posture to senior leaders and higher headquarters on Integrated Defense, AT/FP measures, C-sUAS measures, Counter Surveillance Surveillance Detection (CSSD) measures, and PL Asset security. 5. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment MILITARY REQUIREMENTS : Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Military Grades: O4 through O5 Conditions of Employment: - National Guard Membership is required. - May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. - The incumbent must have at a minimum, a completed Top Secret clearance. - May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments - 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. - Required to handle and safeguard sensitive, personal, and/or classified or information covered under privacy act laws in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. - Must be able to operate all Security Forces Vehicles and installed equipment. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. - 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 positions. - Maintains weapons qualifications commensurate with a 31PX series Air Force Specialty Code, and be able to be armed, as required, in the performance of duties. - This position may be designated mission essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the unit is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE : 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 levels. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : To qualify for the GS-13 level you must have at least 12-months experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel in a supervisory or managerial level commensurate with O-4/O-5 functions. Some work in this occupation may require expanded security clearances, an extensive knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing a distinct set of operational duties and responsibilities for performing security functions and handling weapons. Prior experience, knowledge or training with security programs/activities is desired, but not required. Education No additional educational requirements. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 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 ( ). Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-

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