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Position Title
SECURITY SPECIALIST (ANTITERRORISM)
Agency
Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
Announcement Number
MCGM240706332978R Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, August 16, 2024 to Friday, August 23, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy

• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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3. Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473

You are eligible for this hiring category if you:

• Are a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty for more than 180 days other than for training; OR

• Are a spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR

• Are the un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while performing active duty.

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your eligibility for E.O. 13473 which may include:

• verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage);

• verification of the member's 100 percent disability; and/or

• verification of the member's death while on active duty.

Additionally, you may need to submit a Standard Form-15 (SF-15), an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and applicable supporting documents as noted on the form.

To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Are you eligible to apply as a Military Spouse under Executive Order 13473?
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4. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
 
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

Supporting Documentation:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP, such as PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment and a copy of marriage certificate or license.

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Resume Length Pilot Acknowledgement
1. The Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) states that resumes should be limited to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. (NOTE: You may select either response A or B to acknowledge; this question serves only as a reminder of the notice on the JOA). (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required? (limit characters)
2. This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition. (False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment per 18 U.S.C. Section 1001). Are you willing and able to obtain and maintain eligibility for this position based on the provisions of the Lautenberg Amendment? (limit characters)
3. Incumbent must obtain and maintain formal antiterrorism (AT) Level II training and certification at the TRADOC-designated course provided by the United States Army Military Police School (USAMPS) within 180 days. Are you willing to obtain and maintain formal antiterrorism (AT) Level II training and certification? (limit characters)
4. This position has been identified for the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program. This is the Department of Defense (DoD) Security Certification Program directed by DoD Instruction 3305.13.  Are you willing to meet the requirement for the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program? (limit characters)
5. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Security Specialist (Protection) position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Security Specialist (Protection) at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Oversee Protection programs (e.g. Physical Security inspections; Anti-terrorism; Crime Prevention; access control for active duty Military, civilians, contractors, volunteers and visitors) to support the Protection Programs.
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3. Advise Commander of significant trends impacting AT/FP operations of the organization.
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4. Investigate instances of compromise or alleged compromise in connection with security information violation.
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5. Identify current internal security problems and recommend corrections.
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6. Write physical security and crime prevention guidance, policies, SOPs, endorsements and other related correspondence.
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7. Coordinates on site security studies, projects, assessments, and surveys of the organization in relationship to anti-terrorism and force protection activities.
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8. Works with engineers to assess and sign off on construction projects within the organization to ascertain that FP/AT construction standards are complied with.
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9. Prepares FP/AT plans for subordinate units.
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10. Implements control of overall coordinated anti-terrorism and force protection program for the organization.
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11. Coordinate various antiterrorism force protection staff initiatives, policies, and activities within the organization.
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12. Schedule physical security surveys at field installations to assure a program effectiveness.
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13. Review Standard Operation Procedures to determine adequate physical security measures are included.
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14. Conducts intelligence integration and information operations to assess potential threat and creates the organization's FP/AT program.
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15. Directs the use of Random Anti-terrorism Measures to protect personnel, installations and equipment.
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16. Conducts anti-terrorism resource management to prioritize and generate protective measure requirements and Terrorism Readiness Initiatives.
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17. Provides recommendations, briefings, updates, and staff studies across a broad range of security specialties to influence installation-level decision-making and policy development.
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18. Conducts the vulnerability assessment or other force protection surveys to identify specific vulnerabilities of an installation.
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19. Serves as the conduit of information between the intelligence community and local state and federal law enforcement.
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20. Formulates local antiterrorism procedures and policies based on unique command and operational needs.
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21. Establishes working relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies operating within the organization.
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22. Maintain liaison with local, State and Federal law enforcement personnel.
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23. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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