Security Assistant (GS-5/6/7)

Apply online through 4/23/2024 at: https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/785933200

To  be considered for this opportunity you must apply online through USAJOBS.

This is not a remote work opportunity.  Positions are located at Indianapolis, IN.

Duties

• Serves as a Security Assistant in support of the Site Support Office on matters relating to security and Force Protection programs. Reports violations of building security policies.
• Administers visual monitoring of security control panels, sound alarms, and visual observation of unsecured ingress/egress areas. Responds to security alarms on a 24-hour basis.
• Coordinates with Organizational Directors to determine access levels for staff members. Maintains an open channel of communication with Federal Protective Service and supporting security offices regarding activities considered as a security threat.
• Uses the Defense Eligibility Enrollment System (DEERS) database, to verify issuance of identification cards. Incumbent takes adequate security measures to secure and protect DOD property and personnel records as directed.
• Verifies clearance levels for authorized access to systems and databases; assists with issuing facility access badges for eligible personnel.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for federal employment
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination
• Position is located in Indianapolis, IN
• Please note, this is NOT a 100% virtual/remote position where work may be performed from any location in the US. This position is eligible for local telework near the duty station of the position, subject to management review and approval.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-04) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
GS-05 Specialized experience is defined as: performing basic technical functions related to security rules, procedures, or operations for a facility or organization; providing access control badges for a facility, its visitors and employees; or conducting interior and exterior building checks.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-05) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
GS-06 Specialized experience is defined as: providing security guidelines to management in support of continuing operations of a facility or an organization; administering electronic access controls for verified personnel; and maintaining automated records for authorized property and personnel.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-06) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
GS-07 Specialized experience is defined as: conducting investigations into security breaches and making recommendations for corrective actions for security violations, provides security guidelines to management in support of continuing operations of a facility or an organization and assist with writing reports or revisions to security standard operating procedures.

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) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

Education

GS-05 Substitution of Education for Experience: Four years of successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation, or the equivalent, is a prerequisite may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

GS-06 Substitution of Education for Experience: Six months of graduate education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

GS-07 Substitution of Education for Experience: One full year of graduate level education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application.

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  • Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment.
  • An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above.
  • Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education

For more information or to apply online visit: https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/785933200