SECURITY ASSISTANT

Summary To serve as Security Assistant, Defense Biometric Identification System Base Security Officer and Contractor Access Program coordinator assigned the 55th Security Forces Squadron Pass and Registration section. Responsibilities 1. Uses Defense Biometric Identification Data System (DBIDS) inputs and reports as Base Security Officer (BSO) to oversee Physical Access Control System (PACS) program usage and reliability. Implements DoD, USAF, and local 55th Wing policies and plans pertaining to installation access control. 2. Provides oversight for Offutt AFB contractor/vendor access identification media program. Responsible for coordinating base access identification security policies and procedures with security managers representing the 55th Wing, USSTRACOM, and other federal government agencies. 3. Installation Restricted Area Badge (RAB) Issuing Official. Responsible for providing guidance and clarification to unit security managers, and Pass and Registration staff regarding security clearances, integrated defense training requirements, requesting/approving official responsibilities, and accountability/inventory procedures pertaining to the installation RAB program. 4. Conducts National Crime Information Center (NCIC) criminal history background check reviews. Responsible for judicially upholding established identity proofing and vetting standards to accurately interpret criminal records to make installation access suitability decisions for visitor, contractor, and vendor entry requests. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions for the GS Security Clerical and Assistance Series 0086. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a body of standardized security rules, regulations, and directives to perform a full range of standard personnel security assignments such as processing a variety of security actions, processing forms for various investigation requirements, reviewing reports of information/investigation on individuals to determine whether to establish Security Information Files, responding to routine inquiries about personnel security matters, and identifying mismatches and erroneous data on reports. Note: Your resume must show supporting detail in describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. OR EDUCATION: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcript OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of common and specialized security methods, rules, inspection management tools, regulations, and principles to provide technical work and assist security specialist, and security managers in the performance of a wide variety of interrelated security and law enforcement assignments. 2. Knowledge of installation physical access control systems, security procedures, security forces/law enforcement data systems, and information required to issue badges, passes, vehicle registration, or other forms of installation and restricted area entry authorizations. 3. Skill in researching, interpreting and applying appropriate Air Force, MAJCOM, DoD, DHS, local regulations, and ability to effectively train others to apply information to accomplish the mission. 4. Ability to fluidly utilize Microsoft programs, and ability to learn a variety of advanced security software programs and information technology processes to maintain peek proficiency off access control components within a local area network. 5. Ability to plan and organize work, follow instruction, and accomplish multiple ongoing projects with limited direct supervision. 6. Ability to create effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative work environment, and to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals using a high degree of tact and diplomacy. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.