U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Security Specialist (Port), GS-0080-13
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Job Description
- Req#: 779197600
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- This position requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
- This position may require a one year probationary period.
- The position requires a valid state driver's license.
- This position requires a Secret Security Clearance.
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard, District Thirteen (D13), Prevention Division, Inspections and Investigations Branch, in Seattle, WA.
Duties
Requirements
Qualifications
GS-13: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, or abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.
Specialized experience includes: updating security directives, regulations, manuals, guidelines or procedures; prepare reports, document security findings and make recommendations to specific problems; establishing security measures; measuring effectiveness of existing security practices; coordinating, planning, and developing assessment of maritime security exercises.
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.
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The United States Department of Homeland Security is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, roughly comparable to the interior or home ministries of other countries. Its stated missions involve anti-terrorism, border security, immigration and customs, cyber security, and disaster prevention and management.