Supervisory Physical Security Specialist

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This position is located in the Office of Safety, Security and Protection (OSSP), Security Services Division (SSD). The OSSP is responsible for developing and ensuring effective, efficient delivery of facility and personnel security and safety across USDA operations. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the applicant cut-off including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Minimum Qualification Requirements: Applicants must meet the specialized experience requirements and selective placement factors shown below. If qualifying based on experience, your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the specialized experience requirements. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For the GS-14 Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience expert knowledge in physical security and security administration programs in order to function as an authority in physical security and policy development as well as expert knowledge of leadership and direction in the development and implementation of a USDA-wide comprehensive physical security program and surveillance operations. 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., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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