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Security Specialist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a Security Specialist job at McDonald Army Health Center at Fort Eustis, Virginia, with the Military Treatment Facilities under the Defense Health Agency (DHA). It is a direct hire job with one vacancy, and multiple positions may be filled from the announcement. The job includes some travel and is designated Mission Essential, so the employee may need to work during severe weather or emergencies.

1 vacancy; multiple positions may be filled from this announcement

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.

Only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. You must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Apply Department of Defense personnel and information security policies and procedures.
  • Recommend local procedures for the Personnel Security Program.
  • Screen individuals to see if they are eligible for compartmented clearances or special access programs.
  • Coordinate with OPM or military services to obtain completed background investigations.
  • Conduct inspections and assistance visits to check policy compliance.
  • Plan and manage a crime prevention program for the medical facility.
  • Keep plans for antiterrorism, emergencies, and bomb threats up to date.

Do you qualify for GS-9?

With experience: You need 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level. This means work such as using automated security systems, helping with security inspections, and collecting data for security reports. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts.

With education: A master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher graduate education, in a field such as Security Management. You can also combine education and experience, but the total must add up to at least 100%. Education from foreign schools must be evaluated.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid state driver's license
  • Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), earned within 2 years of starting

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less that shows your specialized experience
  • For each job: employer, job title, start and end month and year, hours per week, and duties
  • Official transcripts if you qualify through education
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your application package is reviewed to see if you meet the qualification requirements. The package includes your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers. If you inflate your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration, and missing required items can make your application incomplete.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, since longer resumes are removed from consideration.
  • List start and end month and year, employer, job title, and hours per week for each relevant job.
  • If you qualify through education, send official transcripts from accredited schools.
  • The announcement lists travel as both 25% or less and 20% of the time, so ask the help desk if you need clarity.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, permanent. Mission Essential, so you may need to report to work or stay at work during severe weather or emergencies.

Incentives and relocation: Incentives and an advanced in-hire rate may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moving costs are not authorized, and relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
  • Must obtain and keep eligibility for a Secret security clearance
  • Background investigation and credit check
  • Possible travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty
  • Temporary duty or business travel stated as 20% of the time
  • Mandatory yearly flu vaccine unless exempted for medical or religious reasons
  • Mission Essential: must report or stay at work during emergencies
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Direct deposit of pay required

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
$62,640 – $81,436 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-9 · General Schedule
Location
Fort Eustis, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Security Administration (0080)
Announcement
HSJT265596913687DHA

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