What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Security Specialist position at Justice Management Division, Security and Emergency Planning Staff?
Office of Information Safeguards and Security Oversight (OISSO) serves as the primary point of contact and principal adviser to the DOJ on matters concerning management of information as a critical DOJ resource to the handling and protection of National Security Information (NSI), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). OISSO establishes, administers, develops, issues, and monitors department wide policies, procedures, and standards for the protection of NSI and SCI.
For the GS-12:
For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service
implementing strict entry/exit protocols to individuals with proper clearances; and monitors physical security systems, to include Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), access control systems, CCTV and video surveillance or a security alarm monitoring system.
For the GS-13:
For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service reviewing design, construction and/or accreditation of a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility; implements strict entry/exit protocols to individuals with proper clearances; and utilizing physical security systems, to include Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), access control systems, CCTV and video surveillance or a security alarm monitoring system.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 05/28/2026 of this announcement.
Selection may be made at any grade level, with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 05/28/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
* Responsible for planning, implementation, oversight, and assessment of secure facilities used for storage, processing, and discussion of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
* Ensures facilities comply with Intelligence Community security standards governing Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF).
* Designs, reviews, construction security oversight, accreditation documentation, inspection programs, and implementation of physical security controls protecting national security information.
Qualifications:
To qualify for the position of Physical Security Specialist, at GS-0080-12/13, you must meet the specialized experience stated below.For the GS-12:
For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service
implementing strict entry/exit protocols to individuals with proper clearances; and monitors physical security systems, to include Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), access control systems, CCTV and video surveillance or a security alarm monitoring system.
For the GS-13:
For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service reviewing design, construction and/or accreditation of a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility; implements strict entry/exit protocols to individuals with proper clearances; and utilizing physical security systems, to include Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), access control systems, CCTV and video surveillance or a security alarm monitoring system.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 05/28/2026 of this announcement.
Selection may be made at any grade level, with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 05/28/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities for a Physical Security Specialist, GS-0080-12/13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:* Responsible for planning, implementation, oversight, and assessment of secure facilities used for storage, processing, and discussion of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
* Ensures facilities comply with Intelligence Community security standards governing Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF).
* Designs, reviews, construction security oversight, accreditation documentation, inspection programs, and implementation of physical security controls protecting national security information.
Salary : $102,415