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Position Title
Supervisory Physical Security Specialist
Agency
Pentagon Force Protection Agency
Announcement Number
IMP-12753659-25-FM Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, June 27, 2025 to Monday, July 7, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Are you a current employee of the hiring agency who meets one of the categories listed below?

Civilian Employee Serving on a Permanent Competitive Service Appointment.  You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (block 24 if your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1").

Civilian Employees Serving on a Permanent Excepted Service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA).  If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current WHS-serviced Excepted Service VRA appointment (Block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2").

Civilian Employees Serving on a Temporary or TERM Appointment.  This category ONLY includes those who have a personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service.  If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s, (1) an SF-50 showing career or career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be "1").

NOTE:  If you are serviced by WHS you are not required to submit an SF-50.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a SUPERVISORY PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST GS-0080-14 position with Pentagon Force Protection Agency. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement below that best describes experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Security Specialist at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
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This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. The employee must be a United States Citizen. Do you meet this condition of employment?
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3. The employee must obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
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4. This position is designated as Drug Testing Required. The employee is subject to random urinalysis testing in accordance with guidelines. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment? (limit characters)
5. The employee must meet requirements of "Lautenberg Agreement" which outline rules regarding access to and handling of firearms. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
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6. This position is designated MISSION ESSENTIAL. Mission employees essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the organization/base/building are closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release. Are you willing to meet the Mission Essential position requirement? (limit characters)
7. This position is subject to recall 24/7 and the employee may be required to work shifts; days off may vary. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
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8. The employee must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license from the jurisdiction where he or she resides. Are you willing to meet the condition of employment?
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9. The position requires the employee to carry a Government cell phone and respond to work-related calls received on a 24 hours, 7 days a week basis. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
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10. The employee must file the required financial disclosure statement(s). Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
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11. This position is indexed as requiring the Security Fundamentals DoD Certification. The employee must obtain the required certification within two (2) years of entering on duty in this position. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
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In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which you are applying. Carefully review the level descriptions (A to E) listed below. For each task question, choose the level description that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your experience may result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your disqualification for this position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Institute innovative measures to foster OPSEC awareness, oversight and feedback, when traditional policies and procedures have not been effective.
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13. Develops operations (security) procedures that enable the protection of national security information in accordance with national-level policy issuances.
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14. Execute methods to ensure optimal administration and management of the OPSEC program.
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15. Analyze data to identify compliance or noncompliance with policies and standards to identify vulnerabilities.
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16. Apply security principles and procedures to determine user needs and requirements of system functions.
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17. Conduct threat assessments exercises to assess risk to personnel and resources and devise risk mitigation strategies.
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18. Prepare contingency plans to address emergency situations concerning site access.
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19. Utilizes automated tools and software to oversee and track inventory of classified material and maintain accountability.
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20. Assess all contract documentations and files, prepare directive guides for security classifications, assure compliance to each security requirement and prepare applications for various different programs and carry out research for the same.
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21. Conduct reviews of contract documentation to identify the level and kind of secure work to be performed in the facility, including the extents of security protection required for material or information classified up to Secret.
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22. Create and maintain database for each clearance, prepare essential reports and assure conformity to industrial security management disciplines.
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23. Develops information security procedures that enable the protection of national security information in accordance with national-level policy issuances.
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24. Enforces standards for handling of classified and controlled information to prevent unauthorized disclosure.
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25. Implement security policy to provide procedural and operational direction and guidance in the accomplishment of physical security programs.
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26. Counsel employees and assist in resolving problems.
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27. Balances workload in order to adapt or modify procedures to alleviate delays or backlogs.
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28. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates; sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules.
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29. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details and reassignment in consideration of skills, qualifications, and mission requirements.
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30. Identify and recommend formal training requirements, awards and necessary disciplinary and/or adverse actions.
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31. INTEGRITY CERTIFICATION
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?
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