- Position Title
- Physical Security Specialist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSR-12734235-25-JS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 to Friday, May 16, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you an employee of the department/service line indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you may be required submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Please review the instructions in the announcement. Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you may be required submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Please review the instructions in the announcement. Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
2.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience and/or education that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Minimum Qualification Requirements: Select the ONE statement below that best describes your experience and/or education to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this announcement for detailed information.
1.
For this Physical Security Specialist (Non-Uniformed), GS-9 position:
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
The following statements pertain to Personnel Security and Safety: Knowledge of methods and controls of personnel, public safety, and security operations; investigation and inspection techniques; or rules, regulations, precautions, and prevention techniques for the protection of people, data, or property.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Protects patients, employees, contractors, volunteers, affiliates, and visitors within a facility.
3.
Evaluates risk, develops physical security procedures and measures to safeguard personnel, property, and operations from unauthorized access, espionage, terrorism, sabotage, damage and theft.
4.
Provides suggestions on matters pertaining to security systems and security of assets.
5.
Conducts security surveys to identify conflicts with security requirements/regulations and recommends actions.
6.
Conducts system audits and evaluates reports of alleged security violations.
The following statements pertain to Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of intelligence operations; public safety and security operations; occupational health and safety; investigation and inspection techniques; or rules, regulations, precautions, and prevention techniques for the protection of people, data, and property.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Provides input and drafts changes regarding physical security policy, doctrine, utility and implementation to higher leadership's review and approval.
8.
Ensures security requirements and appropriate safeguards are implemented (including cameras, panic and intrusion alarms).
9.
Monitors and evaluates present and planned security projects to ensure timely and quality service.
10.
Provides input during the design and construction of planned projects concerning security engineering and electronic security systems.
11.
Collects information and prepares reports on facility compliance with operations and regulations.
The following statements pertain to Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Develops various physical security-related documents, spreadsheets, graphs, reports and presentations using various automated systems and software packages.
13.
Enters, accesses, and retrieves information in the medical center computer system.
14.
Maintains a tracking report to ensure physical security surveys are followed up promptly.
The following statements pertain to Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other offices/agencies within and outside an organization.
16.
Meets and coordinates with key customers and officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise.
17.
Empathizes, engages, and communicates with all individuals they encounter to ensure a positive outcome and the safety of the facility and its occupants.
18.
Attends security meetings and gathers new or changed security program information to share with security personnel.
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title;
- Duties (be as detailed as possible);
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008);
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week);
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Transcript Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.