What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Specialist position at Offices, Boards And Divisions?
This position serves as a Security Specialist located within the U.S. Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Security and Emergency Planning Staff, Litigation Security Group. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Classified Information Security Officer (CISO), detailed to Federal Courts to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified information in litigation pursuant to the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA).
Duties
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
As a Security Specialist, you may be responsible for :
- Ensure that classified information is properly protected.
- Serve as a Security Liaison at the behest of the court.
- Advise on security training requirements, procedures, directives, and enhancements.
- Provide Litigation Security Support to federal courts.
Salary
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Security Specialist, (GS-0080-9 / 11 / 12), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to the series and grade you are applying to.
For the GS-09 : Specialized Experience : For the GS-09, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as : Assist with providing operational support to officials from the Judicial, Executive, or Legislative Branches; OR Protect sensitive information in litigation or legislative proceedings; OR Conduct security briefings for access to classified information.
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Education : Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. For the GS-11 : Specialized Experience : For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as : Assist in overseeing security support for sensitive information in litigation or legislative proceedings; OR Provide information security support to Senior Level officials in Judicial, Executive, or Legislative Branch.
Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of education and specialized experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. For the GS-12 : Specialized Experience : 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. Specialized experience is defined as : Conduct briefings for access to classified information to support national security proceedings; AND Plan security programs designed to safeguard classified information; OR Advise Judicial, Executive, or Legislative Branch officials or Intelligence Community representatives on the use of classified information or security protocols for protecting classified information in proceedings.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01 / 28 / 2025. Your resume must support your responses to the questionnaire and 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.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (ET) on 01 / 28 / 2025 to receive consideration.
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