Physical Security Specialist
This position is located in the Police Service of the VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. The mission of the Physical Security Specialist is to serve and protect Veterans, patients, employees, contractors, volunteers, affiliates, visitors, and others who frequent VA facilities.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Evaluating risk and developing procedures and physical security measures designed to safeguard personnel, property, and operations from unauthorized access, espionage, terrorism, sabotage, damage, and theft.
- Ensuring security requirements and appropriate safeguards, cameras, and panic and intrusion alarms are implemented.
- Monitoring and evaluating existing and planned security projects to ensure timely and quality service conforms to statutory, contractual, and technical requirements.
- Collecting information and preparing reports on the facility's compliance with VA operations and regulations.
- Conducting system audits and evaluating reports of alleged security violations.
- Performing law enforcement assignments to prevent or resolve offenses.
- Initiating appropriate actions to pursue and apprehend offenders who are leaving the scene of a crime or who attempts to resist arrest.
- Performing bomb search functions as required by coordinating such search activities with local bomb squad.
- Conducting full investigations over prolonged periods.
- Performing search and seizure for evidence to develop case information.
- Establishing, developing, and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff offices.
- Attending security meetings to gather and share new / changed security program information with security personnel.
- Developing documents, spreadsheets, graphs, reports, and presentations using various automated systems and software packages.
- Ensuring physical security surveys are followed up promptly.
- Performing related duties as required.
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am to 4 : 30pm
Requirements :
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959.The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.Subject to background / security investigation.Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.Qualifications :
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11 / 07 / 2025. You may qualify based on your experience and / or education as described :
Specialized Experience : You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to : providing physical security and assistance to groups and individuals entering facility or campus; ensuring compliance with security procedures designed to safeguard personnel and property; applying knowledge of security and protection regulations, policies, procedures, and practices; utilizing various security equipment and devices; making / sharing recommendations to improve security processes. Performs law enforcement assignment such as, responding to reports of crimes and / or calls for police assistance; securing crime scenes and / or accident sites; takes appropriate actions in emergency situations; conducts investigations; keep abreast of law enforcement rules, regulations and techniques.Education : Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a field related to physical security that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.Combination : Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond graduate level.Driver's License Requirement : Applicants must possess a valid, unrestricted State driver's license, have a safe driving record, and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Applicants are required to pass agency Government Vehicle Drivers physical examination.
Firearm Requirement : VA Police Officers are required to carry agency-approved firearms while on duty on VA property. Officers must achieve and maintain qualification / certification with the agency-approved firearms as condition of gaining and continuing employment as a Police Officer. Applicants must be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended (18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9).