Security Specialist

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If selected for this position, you will serve as the district's principal advisor and subject matter expert on physical security, personnel security, classified information security, emergency preparedness, continuity of operations (COOP), Communications Security (COMSEC), and related security operations. As such, you will be responsible for the following: Develop, implement, administer, and evaluate district-wide security policies, procedures, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to safeguard personnel, facilities, classified information, and government assets while ensuring compliance with Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), National Security, and other applicable federal security requirements. Plan, coordinate, oversee, and maintain physical security systems and infrastructure, including access control systems, intrusion detection systems, video surveillance, alarms, locks, barriers, and security enhancements associated with new construction, renovations, and facility modifications. Administer the district's personnel security program, including processing and maintaining security clearances, SCI access, classified visit requests, security briefings and debriefings, clearance verification, and required security reporting while serving as the district resource for clearance-related matters. Develop, coordinate, and maintain emergency preparedness, continuity of operations (COOP), occupancy emergency plans, evacuation procedures, and contingency planning to ensure the district's ability to continue essential operations during emergencies, natural disasters, security incidents, and other disruptive events. Receive, assess, document, and coordinate responses to threats, suspicious activity, and inappropriate communications directed toward United States Attorneys, Assistant United States Attorneys, and other USAO personnel. Coordinate protective measures, threat assessments, and investigative activities with the United States Marshals Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, local law enforcement agencies, EOUSA and other appropriate partners to ensure employee safety and operational security. Develop and deliver security education, awareness, and specialized training programs for employees on physical security, classified information handling, workplace violence prevention, emergency procedures, operational security (OPSEC), and related security topics.