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Security Specialist

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Ames, Iowa
Hybride
Security Administration
Please see above for education qualification information.
Publié le 10 novembre 2026 · Expire le 17 novembre 2026

Description du poste

The Security Specialist assists the National Centers for Animal Health (NCAH) Physical Security Manager in the overall management of implementation and monitoring of security policy and procedures including the overall management, maintenance, installation, implementation, and monitoring of security equipment and perimeter gates to control access points, to include policy and procedures intended to safeguard the physical security of personnel and assets. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The duties may include, but are not limited to: Works to prevent the unauthorized access to personnel, equipment, facilities, and material; safeguarding property from damage and theft. Assists in conducting intrusion and physical security risk assessment and vulnerability assessment surveys and inspections to ensure security systems are in place adequate and functional. Provides electrical and/or security technical expertise and operational support for all locations that have electrical power supporting security-computer controlled equipment and software programs. Responds to incidents, and assist the Incident Command and Safety and Security Unit Lead as directed in emergency response, and/or provide and support communication equipment to responders. Conducts periodic vulnerability assessments, physical security reviews, evaluations and facility inspections to assess the effectiveness of existing policies, standards and practices; and to identify. Monitors the system’s performance; apprises the vendor of system malfunctions, and coordinates/assists in making systems adjustments required to ensure a fully operational system. Maintains appropriate records and logs of all pertinent information regarding modifications, maintenance, operating characteristics, and repairs made to control logic systems. Prepares correspondence, estimates, status reports, and schedules (as required) to complete control system design installation. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Modifying, troubleshooting, and maintaining logic control systems; Adjusting integrated access control and alarm security systems, such as Lenel, to control and secure multiple facilities; Implementing physical security concepts and policies to solve security problems and recommending corrective actions; Researching statements of work for new equipment acquisition and project installations; Ensuring compliance of Federal, State, and local regulations regarding life safety and fire codes. OR Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of study such as Industrial Security Management, Security Management, Security Systems, or other related degrees; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., p

Avantages

Salaire : $75,284 – $97,875/Per Year

À propos de Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

You can make a difference! The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States. We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people. Join our team! To learn more about what it's like to work at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, what the agency does, and the types of careers, please visit the APHIS careers site. APHIS is an emergency response agency. This means that all Agency employees may be asked or assigned to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments to support emergency programs at some time during their careers with APHIS. For details click: APHIS Emergency Response