Security Specialist

Duties Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Assistant Director, Security Division. The AOC is accepting applications for an experienced operational security professional to perform specialized duties as a security specialist working as a member of a team that plans and conducts all security related training, administration and inspections for the AOC under OCSO.

Requirements Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. To qualify at the GS-12 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year of specialized experience. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: Applying a wide range of security and resilience policies, procedures, concepts, principles and practices to review, analyze and resolve difficult and complex security problems; Conducting classes and briefings for individuals and groups on operational security topics; Contributing to an organization's security education or training program; and Performing inspections, developing inspection reports and following-up on status of corrective actions. To qualify at the GS-13 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year of specialized experience. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: Mastery of a wide range of security and resilience policies, procedures, concepts, principles and practices to review, analyze and resolve difficult and complex security problems; Conducting classes and briefings for individuals and groups on operational security topics; Serving as lead for an organization's security education or training program; and Performing inspections, developing inspection reports and following-up on status of corrective actions. *A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university is highly preferable.*

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at www.aoc.gov. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Empowerment (RISE).