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Lead Physical Security Specialist Overview Announcement number/Req ID: req627 Closing date: 7/2/2025 Pay scale & grade: CP 11- 11 Salary: 144,735.00 - 182,378.00PA Job series: 0080 Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Full-Time Locations 1 vacancies in the following location: Washington, DC20001 Relocation expenses reimbursed: No Telework eligible: True Clarification from the agency: Open to USCP employees only.Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers Duties Summary The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment. Responsibilities This position is located in the Project Planning Section (PPS), Physical Security Division, Security Services Bureau. The PPS conducts long-term planning and coordination of the installation of physical security systems on the Capitol Complex and otherfacilities under USCP jurisdiction. Serves as the principal point of contact with the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) regarding future building renovations, and evaluates the impact of such renovations on existing security systems. Serves as the Lead Specialist responsible for conducting quality control and assurance reviews of the work of specialists and contractors involved in the planning and design of physical and technical security projects in and around the Capitol Complex. Articulates and communicates to PPS employees assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion. Assists the Section supervisor in the development of work priorities. Applies appropriate Federal, USCP, and industry standards to designs. Conducts site surveys. Determines and recommends the number and kinds of safes, alarms, locks, fences, and markings required to resolve difficult and complex security problems. Liaises with internal and external stakeholders, and coordinates with them on various high-level planning, design, and installation tasks and efforts. Establishes security standards for program effectiveness. Analyzes existing security program evaluation criteria, procedures, and guidelines, and develops innovative new procedures. Develops and implements test initiatives and test technologies that address program compliance with all applicable regulations. Travel required: 1 Occasional travel for meetings and training. Supervisory status: False Promotion potential: 11 Requirements You must be a U.S. citizen.Successful completion of a background investigation is required.Must complete a one-year probationary period.Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. For this CP-11 level position you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-10/GS-12 level that is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) planning, designing, engineering, and implementing electronic and physical security protective methods and procedures; 2) directing security equipment installation activities; 3) drafting, interpreting, and applying physical security regulations and policies in order to resolve security problems; and 4) researching and applying emerging technologies. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: Education There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade. Additional Information Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP:As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP.Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment.Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification.Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record.Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process. How You Will Be Evaluated Evaluation Factors:Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly.We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement. Security clearance: 3 Drug test required: No Required Documents The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yy) of employment.2. Other supporting documents:- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. How to Apply Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers 1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application.5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration. Next Steps After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Agency Contact Information CrystalJohnson Office of Human Resources Email: crystal.johnson.ctr@uscp.gov Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The United States Capitol Police is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination based on national origin, race, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Capitol Police

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