Security Specialist (Force Protection/Anti-terrorism) (TITLE 5) Job in Knoxville, TN

Vacancy No. TN-12672485-AF-T524-004 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $73,939.00 to $96,116.00 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/22/2025 Close Date 2/10/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Knoxville, TN


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Security Specialist (Force Protection/Anti-terrorism) (TITLE 5), Position Description Number NGT5850000 and is part of the TN 134th ARWAir National Guard.

This vacancy is not eligible for membership to a labor organization.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Area 1: All qualified applicants who meet the eligibility requirements for Veteran's Preference Area 2: Current on-board permanent or indefinite employees (T32 technicians/ T5 NG employees) of the TN National Guard Area 3: All current and former traditional guardsmen of the TN National Guard, who meet qualification standards Area 4: All current State Employees of the Tennessee National Guard, who meet qualification standards. Area 5: All other applicants who meet qualification standards.

Duties

As a SECURITY SPECIALIST (FORCE PROTECTION/ANTI-TERRORISM), GS-0080-11, you will serve as the Wing/Base/Installation ASUS Commander authority and expert on all matters involving anti-terrorism and force protection requirements, policy, procedures, and program statues. Responsible for the overall implementation, oversight, and centralized control of the coordinated force protection and anti-terrorism program for the Wing/Base/Installation. Plan, conduct, direct the conduct of, or coordinate on security site studies, projects, assessments, and surveys of the installation ASUS in relationship to and force protection and antiterrorism activities. Represent the ASUS Wing Commander at meetings, conferences, workshops, panels, etc., at MAJCOM and other deferral agency levels as the ASUS wing technical authority.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Applicant must complete a Baseline Pre-Placement Screening for General Schedule positions within 30 days of appointment.
  • Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare Reserve Select eligibility.
  • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver’s license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
  • 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 position.
  • The position is designated for drug testing.
  • The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed Top Secret clearance.
  • This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless approved in advance by the TAG.
  • May occasionally be directed to work other than normal duty hours.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess the experience, education, or training that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures; be able to demonstrate the ability or have endorsements that indicate the ability to learn and perform the cited position's duties.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 36 months specialized experience
or at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level. Experience in the Security Forces career field to include technical training schools and drill-status working experience. Experience in managing and conducting security police programs at a military installation or facility to include perimeter security, ground defense, conventional weapon systems security, law enforcement, training, resource protection, information security, personnel security, industrial security, wartime information security, and security classification management. Experience and skill in managing, planning, organizing, and directing security police activities to support activities such as; security, resource protection, law enforcement, and information security programs. Competent in developing, managing, and coordinating contingency plans for confrontation management, post or base defense, information and personnel security and resource protection plans. Skill in managing and coordinating the deployment of personnel and individual and unit equipment. Experience in managing, developing, and implementing policies to ensure program effectiveness and efficient use of personnel and equipment. Skill in coordinating detailed procedures and instructions for such functions as prevention of unauthorized entry of restricted areas and mission essential resources, use of personnel and equipment. Experience in managing and administering security police training programs and able to conduct electronic physical security equipment plans to ensure the most efficient and economical devices are implemented to achieve required levels of security consistent with existing threat levels. Experience and knowledge capable to manage and administer the squadron's programming and budgeting actions for initial acquisition, modification, and replacement of security police facilities, vehicles, equipment, and other resources. Experience in managing security police personnel in emergency operations, including security, law enforcement, and air base defense; crash and disaster control activities; and civil or internal disorders. Capable of managing and analyzing security police facilities, sensor and alarm systems, vehicles, weapons, and other equipment to ensure operational effectiveness. Experience in performing difficult technical security police functions. Skill in reading and assessing security and law enforcement reports and statistics. Competent in managing and evaluating security police weapons to ensure maximum effectiveness. Experience in completing an analysis of newly developed equipment and weaponry. Extensive working knowledge of programming and budgeting actions for acquisition, modification and replacement of security police facilities, vehicles, and equipment. Competent in monitoring and managing security police programs through inspections, reporting systems, and observation. Experience in completing and publishing program evaluations, such as record charting; and, analyzing the status of discipline, reports of crimes, security violations, and traffic incidents involving other military and civilian members. Experience in managing and destroying classified material. Experience in performing and enforcing Security Forces duties, that may include apprehending and detaining violators of laws, rules, and regulations and turning these violators over to the Federal or civil police or other law enforcement officers for arrest and posting of collateral.

Education

Education Requirement: None

GS-11 SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position: possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

Benefits

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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.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. A COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your full name, address, email address and current telephone number must be on your resume. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR RESUME EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. Your resume must show relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.

Each applicant must fully substantiate in their own words that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do not copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description.

2. ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Examples include SF50, Diplomas, Official Transcripts, required Certificates/Certifications, Licenses, DD-214s (Member Copy-4), SF-15, VA Disability letter(s), Professional License(s), Official Course Completions (1059), etc.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12672485

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.


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Agency contact information

MINNIE RANDOLPH
Address
TN 134th ARW
134 BRISCOE DRIVE
LOUISVILLE, TN 37777
US
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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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