Job Summary

This position is within the Office of Response and Recovery, Response Directorate, Disaster Emergency Comm Div, Bothell MERS Detachment. The ideal candidate for this position will have a background in law enforcement and/or military security. Previous experience providing security training would be helpful, as would the ability to provide briefings to senior officials and groups.

Low Grade: 12

High Grade: 12

Promotion Potential: None

Organization Codes: HS/HSCB

Relocation: False

Total Openings: 1

Agency Marketing Statement

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. FEMA is calling all problem-solvers, relationship builders, and humanitarians!

Travel Code: 2

Major Duties

• Develops and manages the security program for the Bothell Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) detachment. Typical duties include: Conducting and overseeing security and anti-terrorism education and training, ensuring proper functioning and operations of all security and access control systems, conducting risk assessments, security surveys, and investigations as necessary, procuring security equipment and systems, monitoring work performed by contractors installing security equipment and systems, and coordinating with federal, state, and local law enforcement organizations and private security firms to ensure force protection and security of government assets, property, facilities, and operations.

Education Requirements

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. All selected applicants must undergo, successfully pass, and maintain a background investigation for Top Secret/SCI as a condition of placement into this position. Key Requirements include:

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Selective Service registration required.
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.
• You must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time.

How to Apply

To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email.

Benefits

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Key Requirements

This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.