SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST
Apply NowCompany: U.S Government
Location: Washington, DC 20544
Description:
SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST
Overview
Announcement number/Req ID: req507
Closing date: 12/30/2024
Pay scale & grade: CP 09 - 09
Salary: 110,790.00 - 143,075.00 PA
Job series: 0080
Appointment type: Permanent
Work schedule: Full-Time
Locations
1 vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC 20001
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Telework eligible: False
Clarification from the agency: Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
Duties
Summary
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
Responsibilities
Thisposition is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Officeof Background Investigations and Credentialing (OBIC), Badging andCredentialing Division.
OBIC isresponsible for conducting pre-employment background investigations, swornrecruitment and outreach, issuing building access cards, issuing active andretired credentials, and supporting US Capitol Police (USCP) stakeholders byconducting criminal records checks on employees and members of theCongressional community.
Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:
Provides administrative and technical supervision to a staff responsible forauthorizing access to government facilities and for performing fingerprintingand badging functions. Plans and schedules work assignments based on prioritiesand work requirements.
Evaluateswork performance; hears and resolves complaints and recommends disciplinaryactions. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees.
Serves asthe agency expert, focal point, and advisor for managing the overall personnelsecurity program activities to include granting or denying persons access toUSCP facilities and grounds.
Participatesand/or leads security-related projects. Oversees and develops projectrequirements, identifies resources, coordinates work activities with entitiesinternal and external to the USCP, and monitors related work efforts.
Analyzes,evaluates, and researches security trends, innovations, best practices,obstacles, lessons learned, and results to improve security access and safetyin the work environment.
Interpretsregulatory requirements and policies, consults with and keeps the supervisorinformed of progress on sensitive or potentially controversial issues that mayarise.
Develops,implements, and monitors personnel security-related policies, instructions,procedures, control systems, and methods. Provides oversight of functions andactivities such as document marking, safeguarding, and use; personnel accesscontrols; need-to-know criteria; physical storage and control; securityeducation; as well as the transmission, transferal, reproduction, downgradingand destroying of information.
Utilizesspecialized databases and systems to access and analyze backgroundinvestigation information, documents findings accurately, and maintains casefiles.
Travel required: 0 No travel is required
Supervisory status: True
Promotion potential: 09
Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Must complete a one-year probationary period. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Qualifications
In order toqualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements describedbelow.
To qualifyat the CP-09 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) year ofqualifying specialized experience that is at/or equivalent to the CP-08/GS-10grade level.
Specialized experience is defined as (1) managinga team of personnel security specialists; (2) overseeing the full lifecycle ofsecurity clearance investigations (initial, periodic reinvestigations,upgrades, downgrades); (3) providing expert guidance on suitabilityadjudications; (4) interpreting and applying complex security regulations; and(5) leading training initiatives related to personnel security procedureswithin an organization.
Alleligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancyannouncement.
(Informationon Qualification & Education is located at the following link:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
Additional Information
Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP:As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP.Criminal History Check - Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check - Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration - Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/verify/Fingerprint Check - Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record. Background Investigation - Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Evaluation Factors:Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly. We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.
Security clearance: 4
Drug test required: No
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yy) of employment.2. Other supporting documents:- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.
How to Apply
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.The complete application package must be submitted by 6:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Next Steps
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the United States Capitol Police may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.
Agency Contact Information
Armetia Mobley
OHR
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The United States Capitol Police is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination based on national origin, race, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Overview
Announcement number/Req ID: req507
Closing date: 12/30/2024
Pay scale & grade: CP 09 - 09
Salary: 110,790.00 - 143,075.00 PA
Job series: 0080
Appointment type: Permanent
Work schedule: Full-Time
Locations
1 vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC 20001
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Telework eligible: False
Clarification from the agency: Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
Duties
Summary
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
Responsibilities
Thisposition is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Officeof Background Investigations and Credentialing (OBIC), Badging andCredentialing Division.
OBIC isresponsible for conducting pre-employment background investigations, swornrecruitment and outreach, issuing building access cards, issuing active andretired credentials, and supporting US Capitol Police (USCP) stakeholders byconducting criminal records checks on employees and members of theCongressional community.
Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:
Provides administrative and technical supervision to a staff responsible forauthorizing access to government facilities and for performing fingerprintingand badging functions. Plans and schedules work assignments based on prioritiesand work requirements.
Evaluateswork performance; hears and resolves complaints and recommends disciplinaryactions. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees.
Serves asthe agency expert, focal point, and advisor for managing the overall personnelsecurity program activities to include granting or denying persons access toUSCP facilities and grounds.
Participatesand/or leads security-related projects. Oversees and develops projectrequirements, identifies resources, coordinates work activities with entitiesinternal and external to the USCP, and monitors related work efforts.
Analyzes,evaluates, and researches security trends, innovations, best practices,obstacles, lessons learned, and results to improve security access and safetyin the work environment.
Interpretsregulatory requirements and policies, consults with and keeps the supervisorinformed of progress on sensitive or potentially controversial issues that mayarise.
Develops,implements, and monitors personnel security-related policies, instructions,procedures, control systems, and methods. Provides oversight of functions andactivities such as document marking, safeguarding, and use; personnel accesscontrols; need-to-know criteria; physical storage and control; securityeducation; as well as the transmission, transferal, reproduction, downgradingand destroying of information.
Utilizesspecialized databases and systems to access and analyze backgroundinvestigation information, documents findings accurately, and maintains casefiles.
Travel required: 0 No travel is required
Supervisory status: True
Promotion potential: 09
Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Must complete a one-year probationary period. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Qualifications
In order toqualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements describedbelow.
To qualifyat the CP-09 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) year ofqualifying specialized experience that is at/or equivalent to the CP-08/GS-10grade level.
Specialized experience is defined as (1) managinga team of personnel security specialists; (2) overseeing the full lifecycle ofsecurity clearance investigations (initial, periodic reinvestigations,upgrades, downgrades); (3) providing expert guidance on suitabilityadjudications; (4) interpreting and applying complex security regulations; and(5) leading training initiatives related to personnel security procedureswithin an organization.
Alleligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancyannouncement.
(Informationon Qualification & Education is located at the following link:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
Additional Information
Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP:As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP.Criminal History Check - Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check - Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration - Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/verify/Fingerprint Check - Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record. Background Investigation - Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Evaluation Factors:Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly. We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.
Security clearance: 4
Drug test required: No
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yy) of employment.2. Other supporting documents:- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.
How to Apply
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.The complete application package must be submitted by 6:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Next Steps
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the United States Capitol Police may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.
Agency Contact Information
Armetia Mobley
OHR
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The United States Capitol Police is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination based on national origin, race, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.