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Physical Security Specialist (Security Specialist – Applied Technology)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Department of Justice

This job in plain English

The Bureau of Prisons is hiring 2 full-time Physical Security Specialists in Washington, D.C., at its Central Office. The job supports the Physical Security Unit, which works on security technology such as counter-drone systems, sensors, and radio frequency testing for federal and other correctional agencies. Occasional travel for training or work-related issues may be required.

Telework eligible2 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Current or former federal employees whose job was eliminated may get priority under CTAP or ICTAP if they meet the eligibility rules.

What you would do

  • Design test plans to evaluate counter-drone and related security technologies.
  • Analyze, plan, design, and test security technology systems.
  • Develop concepts to test and verify system specifications.
  • Write clear narrative reports that support technical analysis.
  • Maintain or modify security products and systems.
  • Provide technical expertise to Bureau staff and other correctional agencies.

Do you qualify for GS-13?

With experience: You need at least 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-12). It must be similar in difficulty and complexity to this job. Examples include leading or overseeing perimeter detection sensor integration, overseeing layered security systems in correctional settings, or conducting radio frequency spectrum surveys.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, limited to 2 pages, with name, contact information, and relevant experience
  • Start and end dates in MM/YYYY format and hours worked per week for each experience
  • DD-214 if claiming veterans' preference
  • SF-15 and supporting documents if claiming disabled veteran or similar preference
  • Unredacted copy of your latest SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Proof of CTAP or ICTAP eligibility, if applicable
  • Cover letter is optional

How you will be rated: You will complete USA Hire online assessments on 14 general competencies and must meet or exceed a cut score to be considered. Your application questionnaire, resume, and supporting documents are also rated into Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified categories, and overstating experience or cheating can lead to removal.

Tips for this job:

  • List start and end dates as MM/YYYY and hours per week for each job, or the experience may not count.
  • Describe experience that matches the examples, such as sensor integration, layered security systems, or RF spectrum surveys.
  • If claiming veterans' preference, upload your DD-214 or SF-15 with your application, because missing documents mean losing the preference.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration required
  • Satisfactory urinalysis, physical, and background investigation
  • NCIC and credit checks for all applicants
  • Possible geographic relocation to meet agency needs
  • Secondary law enforcement position: three years of primary law enforcement coverage needed for that coverage
  • Current federal law enforcement employees must complete ICT Phase I and II

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$121,785 – $158,322 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-13 · General Schedule
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
2
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Security Administration (0080)
Announcement
ITD-27-13104028

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