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Physical Security Specialist
Department of Justice
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Security and Emergency Planning Staff, Office of Information Safeguards and Security Oversight
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Summary
Office of Information Safeguards and Security Oversight (OISSO) serves as the primary point of contact and principal adviser to the DOJ on matters concerning management of information as a critical DOJ resource to the handling and protection of National Security Information (NSI), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). OISSO establishes, administers, develops, issues, and monitors department wide policies, procedures, and standards for the protection of NSI and SCI.
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Summary
Office of Information Safeguards and Security Oversight (OISSO) serves as the primary point of contact and principal adviser to the DOJ on matters concerning management of information as a critical DOJ resource to the handling and protection of National Security Information (NSI), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). OISSO establishes, administers, develops, issues, and monitors department wide policies, procedures, and standards for the protection of NSI and SCI.
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/19/2026 to 05/28/2026
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary $102,415 - $158,322 per year
Salary: GS-12: $102,415 - $133,142 / GS-13: $121,785 - $158,322
Pay scale & grade GS 12 - 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
13 - GS-13 is the full performance grade level of this position.
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number JMD-SEPS-26-12964739-ST Control number 869770500
This job is open to
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Land and base management
Current or former employees of a base management agency.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Family of overseas employees
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.
Clarification from the agency
This vacancy announcement is open to Federal employees serving on a Competitive appointment and other eligible applicants.
Duties
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The duties and responsibilities for a Physical Security Specialist, GS-0080-12/13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Physical Security Specialist, at GS-0080-12/13, you must meet the specialized experience stated below.
For the GS-12:
For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service
implementing strict entry/exit protocols to individuals with proper clearances; and monitors physical security systems, to include Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), access control systems, CCTV and video surveillance or a security alarm monitoring system.
For the GS-13:
For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service reviewing design, construction and/or accreditation of a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility; implements strict entry/exit protocols to individuals with proper clearances; and utilizing physical security systems, to include Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), access control systems, CCTV and video surveillance or a security alarm monitoring system.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 05/28/2026 of this announcement.
Selection may be made at any grade level, with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 05/28/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP):
These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualifications for the vacancy.
Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
1) your performance and conduct;
2) the needs and interests of the agency;
3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy
Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the contact information contained in the job announcement. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments.
Your USAHIRE assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
Additionally, we will review your supporting documents and resume to determine if you are in the "Area of Consideration" for this vacancy. Government-Wide Merit Promotion vacancies may only accept applications from a limited audience, pay careful attention to the "Who May Apply" and the "Hiring Paths" information. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
"The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment."
BASIS OF FINAL RATING:
DOJs Merit Promotion Procedures will be used to evaluate candidates.
If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12964739.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility. Resume
Resume - All Applicants: You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:
If you are a current or former Federal employee:
Due Weight for Performance:
If you are a Veteran or a qualifying parent or spouse:
If you are applying for consideration under the Military Spouse Appointing Authority:
If you are a person with a disability, claiming eligibility under Schedule A:
If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP:
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/28/2026 to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
Need Help?
If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc.
Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please use the contact information provided in the job announcement for assistance.
Agency contact information
Kim Hall
Phone 202-894-4670 Email kim.r.hall@usdoj.gov Address Justice Management Division, Security and Emergency Planning Staff
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
You will receive e-mail notifications as your application status is updated. However, you can also see your application status any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account and looking on the "Applications" page. Click the position title to expand the display for each application in the list. Click here to learn more about checking your application status, or see what each application status means.
We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within 90 days.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility. Resume
Resume - All Applicants: You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:
If you are a current or former Federal employee:
Due Weight for Performance:
If you are a Veteran or a qualifying parent or spouse:
If you are applying for consideration under the Military Spouse Appointing Authority:
If you are a person with a disability, claiming eligibility under Schedule A:
If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP:
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/28/2026 to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
Need Help?
If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc.
Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please use the contact information provided in the job announcement for assistance.
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Agency contact information
Kim Hall
Phone 202-894-4670 Email kim.r.hall@usdoj.gov Address Justice Management Division, Security and Emergency Planning Staff
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
You will receive e-mail notifications as your application status is updated. However, you can also see your application status any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account and looking on the "Applications" page. Click the position title to expand the display for each application in the list. Click here to learn more about checking your application status, or see what each application status means.
We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within 90 days.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career? Join the U.S. Department of Justice!
The Department of Justice (DOJ) leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. As a Justice employee youll be a member of a team where you can achieve your career goals and apply your skills and talents to our important mission. Read more about the exciting opportunities available.
Mission:
DOJ is to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.
Core Values:
Agency contact information
Kim Hall
Phone 202-894-4670 Email kim.r.hall@usdoj.gov Address Justice Management Division, Security and Emergency Planning Staff
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US
Visit our careers page
Learn more about what its like to work at Offices, Boards and Divisions, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.
https://www.justice.gov/careers
Summary
Office of Information Safeguards and Security Oversight (OISSO) serves as the primary point of contact and principal adviser to the DOJ on matters concerning management of information as a critical DOJ resource to the handling and protection of National Security Information (NSI), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). OISSO establishes, administers, develops, issues, and monitors department wide policies, procedures, and standards for the protection of NSI and SCI.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/19/2026 to 05/28/2026
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary $102,415 - $158,322 per year
Salary: GS-12: $102,415 - $133,142 / GS-13: $121,785 - $158,322
Pay scale & grade GS 12 - 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
13 - GS-13 is the full performance grade level of this position.
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number JMD-SEPS-26-12964739-ST Control number 869770500
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