Job Description

Overview

Physical Security Support Specialist

As required by our governmental client, this position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance to be considered. A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

The Physical Security Support Specialist will assist with ensuring Treasury collateral and Sensitive Compartmentalized Information Facilities (SCIF) spaces operate in accordance with all applicable regulations, policies and procedures regarding access control and proper day-to-day handling of classified sensitive material in support of the Department of the Treasury.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Facility Security Specialist : $95,000 to $105,000

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Facility Security Specialist Responsibilities

• Execute Physical Security duties, to include review of facility blueprints and operation of security and access control systems; courier TS/SCI materials; ensure proper destruction of TS/SCI material; review and update SOPs and SCIF operations documentation; conduct inspections to ensure SCIF residents and Treasury personnel adhere to security requirements.
• Ensure SIC is properly controlled, transmitted, destroyed, packaged, safeguarded and (where appropriate) brought under accountability in accordance with ICD 705
• Assist with security investigations to include data spills and other security violations
• Prepare courier packages for classified material being transported by authorized couriers and maintains logs; coordinate issuance of courier and SCIF access badges as required
• Participate in investigations of reported security violations and suspected or actual compromises of classified information; conduct interviews; prepare reports and implement corrective actions
• Administer the receipt, control, and accountability of SCI by conducting periodic facility inspections at different phases of construction to ensure construction methods comply with ICD 705, Intelligence Community Standard (ICS) 705-1 and 705-2, for construction, accreditation, and technical requirements for SCIFs; support delivery of services for SCIFs and perform the day-to-day SCI security oversight functions for the Special Security Office (SSO) and subordinate SCIFs
• Recommend methods to enhance efficiency of security systems through modifications and applications of evolving technology
• Create and issue badges for Treasury personnel for access to Treasury SCIFs, utilizing the Treasury SCIF access control system
• Assist OSP with administrative duties, which will include processing, filing, shredding, and scanning of classified and unclassified documents
• Assist with developing Treasury policies and procedures to ensure SCIF operations, handling and couriering SCI materials, and the destruction of classified SCI materials are implemented
• Assist with escort support for non-cleared personnel visiting or working in proximity of Treasury SCIFs
• Draft construction security plans (CSP), in coordination with the program office, that include all actions required to document the project from start to finish
• Conduct periodic security inspections for the duration of the projects to ensure compliance with the CSP, document security violations or deviations from the CSP
• Ensure that procedures to control site access are implemented

Facility Security Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree desired
• A minimum of 3 years of experience providing Physical Security support
• Possess strong customer service and expertise of personnel security administration support, to include but not limited to, applicable manuals, regulations, policies, and instructions; OPM clearance procedures
• Must have knowledge and experience of regulations governing Federal personnel and physical security programs, to include 5 CFR 731, 5 CFR 732, E.O. 12968, E.O. 13467, E.O. 13764, 32 CFR 2001, 32 CFR 2003, and ICD/ICS 700 Series National Policy
• Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance
• OPM databases: CVS, PIPS, NP2
• OPM Essentials of Suitability Adjudication
• Desired: Personnel Security Adjudication certifications (ex: DoD, ODNI)
• Desired: Due Process Adjudication certifications (ex: DoD, CDSE, ODNI)
• Desired: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
• Possess integrated security services skill sets in the following areas:
  • SSO Operations; Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) operations
  • SCI Personnel Security
  • SCI Information Security
  • SCI Physical Security
  • SCI TEMPEST
  • SCI Industrial Security
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CNSP is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Similar job titles

• Security Manager
• Security Coordinator
• Security Officer
• Facility Security Officer (FSO)
• Security Analyst

Keywords

• Security Systems
• Risk Assessment
• Security Policies
• Physical Security
• Compliance

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