Hybrid Security Specialist (Command Security Officer) at Department of Homeland Security

Security Specialist (Command Security Officer)

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): San Francisco, California

Salary Range: $92433 - $120457 Per Year

Job Summary: This vacancy is for a GS-0080-11, Security Specialist (Command Security Officer) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO ENGINEERING/SUPPORT DIVISION.

Major Duties:

• You will serve as a Security Specialist (Command Security Officer) and be responsible for assisting the Chief of Logistics in managing a wide variety of issues pertaining to the personnel, physical, and information security of Sector San Francisco; liaison with SECCEN on security clearance management issues; conduct annual security audits (including physical visit) to ensure programmatic compliance by Sector and conduct unit training on OPSEC and PERSEC. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Leading in problem solving security issues and developing long term strategic plans with associated action plans to keep security measures current and to put new and or improved measures in place based on future state analysis. Ensuring all personnel meet the background check requirements for Federal employment. Granting security access within delegated authority, and, when circumstances warrant, forwarding recommendations for security clearance and access terminations. Conducting periodic audits of POVs located on the facility to ensure compliance with the decal program. Identifying and analyzing problems and security breaches and taking corrective action to resolve problems and making timely reports to the appropriate department head or division officer concerning the facts of the incident.

Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience must include the following: Monitoring the status of all security equipment, personnel, policies, and procedures to ensure a level of security is maintained consistently with Agency and organization standards. Ensuring all Sector personnel have required clearance eligibility, security clearance, and access to restricted spaces. Establishing and managing an effective unit Security Awareness Training and Education Program (SATE) which develops and enhances security awareness and acceptance by all assigned personnel. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related; OR A combination of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in or related to the work of this position AND graduate level education that provided the specific knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position and experience. Experience and education combinations are computed by first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the total of qualifying education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at that grade level. NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

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. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. We encourage you to apply online. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on 07/21/2025. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Sabrina Lee at [email protected] to obtain an alternative application.

Application Deadline: 2025-07-21