Physical Security Specialist

Role Overview

This position supports physical security operations for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and IMF at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The role focuses on ensuring protective measures are properly planned, implemented, reviewed, and maintained to safeguard people, property, and equipment.

Key Duties

• Oversee physical security needs such as locks, alarms, access controls, personnel and vehicle identification, security force effectiveness, protection measures for designated areas, and security hardware.
• Coordinate repairs and corrective actions for facility-related and personnel-related security gaps.
• Examine and approve construction plans to confirm that security principles and methods are built into projects from the start.
• Develop the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and IMF Physical Security Plan and create monitoring methods that support compliance with policy requirements.
• Independently draft, review, and update security operations and physical security documents and instructions so they align with higher-level guidance and mission needs.
• Serve as the main point of contact with the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Major of Operations on security programs affecting shipyard assets.
• Take part in critiques and debriefings tied to security incidents.

Employment Conditions

• Applicants must be United States citizens.
• Selection is contingent on being found suitable for federal employment.
• Enrollment in direct deposit is mandatory.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully complete the E-Verify employment verification process.
• Current federal employees applying for GS roles generally must have served at least one year at the next lower grade level by the closing date.
• Retired military members applying within 180 days of retirement are subject to federal restrictions under 5 U.S. Code 3326.
• Men born after 12-31-59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• An interim and/or final security clearance is required before starting work and must be maintained.
• Personal protective equipment must be worn throughout the work shift, including helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes.
• The role may involve travel from the regular duty location to CONUS and OCONUS destinations, including remote or isolated sites, and travel by military or commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Employees may need to lift or carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

For GS-12, candidates need at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent experience in the public or private sector. The required background includes analyzing physical security policies, procedures, and practices; checking whether proper security controls such as locks, alarms, and access systems are in place; identifying vulnerabilities; recommending fixes; contributing to a physical security plan; and participating in a command-level physical security assessment to protect personnel, property, and equipment.

Additional Information

• This role is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• More than one vacancy may be filled from this announcement.
• A tentative offer can be withdrawn if pre-employment requirements are not met, including failure to attend scheduled appointments.
• The position follows the COMPACFLT EEO Program.
• Work may include an uncommon schedule with nights, weekends, and holidays to support mission needs.
• Overtime, night differential pay, and unusual-duty hours may be required.
• Eligible DoD career or career-conditional employees may have statutory return rights for up to 5 years if continuously employed in a foreign or non-foreign area under the relevant executive order and instruction.
• Employees who do not use return rights within five years lose that eligibility and are treated as local hires.
• Pay retention may be available when certain conditions are met.
• Selection of an annuitant is subject to Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policies on annuitants.
• If placed through PPP and determined well-qualified, candidates will be assigned at the full performance level.
• ICTAP applicants must meet all qualification standards, be rated highly qualified or better, and submit required documents including the agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, and most recent SF-50 or equivalent personnel action showing position, grade, and duty location.
• Military spouse preference candidates will be placed at the highest grade for which they apply and are determined best qualified.
• Candidates should be committed to improving government efficiency, supporting the ideals of the American republic, and upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility depending on appointment type and work schedule.