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PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (Executive Protection)

US Federal Trade Commission
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time
$143,913 - $187,093 a year
5 days ago

Qualifications

Report writing
Asset Protection
Executive protection procedures
Threat intelligence reports
Physical security risk assessment
Event risk management
Open-source intelligence (OSINT)

Full Job Description

Summary

This position is located in the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Office of the Chief Administrative Services Officer (OCASO), Logistics and Security Management (LSM), Physical Security Branch (PHYSEC).The Security Specialist is responsible for all aspects of mission related strategies, plans, policies, procedures, execution of associated contracts, and technical requirements for executive protection.

Learn more about this agency

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

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

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

Duties

If you are selected for this position of Physical Security Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

Primary security official responsible for the coordination and execution of the FTC executive protection program. Serving as the technical expert in the establishment and execution of the executive protection program, to include development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and service announcements.
Overall responsibility for the security planning for off-site (local area and travel) events attended by the FTC Chairman and / or Commissioners (i.e. Protectees). Applicable coordination and event security requirements may shift per event locations and the threat environment.
Coordinate with local and federal law enforcement, intelligence, and security agencies, maintains oversight and associated situational awareness for possible or actual threats/risks that may impact FTC operations, facilities, or staff at each FTC office location, to include the Regions.
Assess intelligence information and/or open source (media) reporting, law enforcement reporting, and use of social media technologies, traverse the threat landscape for possible risks to the FTC, ensuring applicable FTC leadership is updated on findings, assisting leadership with mitigation and reporting activities.
Incumbent advises Agency managers on new developments and advances in Insider Threat (InT) detection related techniques; planning, organizing, and directing studies to develop long range studies and forecasts; evaluating and making recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for FTC InT assessments. Collects and analyzes data that is essential for assessing the success of the FTC's InT Program.
Leads and coordinates teams and projects concerned with the collection, review, interpretation, correlation, and analysis of employee related data to identify behavior potentially indicative of an insider threat. Leads working groups to identify and implement recommendations to improve overall functions, operations, and performance. Researches and interprets federal laws and regulations, policies, and procedures to advise on intent and application of concepts and principles to individual situations.
Prepares, manages, and executes policies, procedures, training material, and staff awareness governing the FTC's Operations Security (OPSEC) program. Reviews and recommends updates to the FTC's Critical Information List (CIL) Policies and Procedures no less than annually or as required based upon mission requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
Position is subject to a background investigation.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
You may serve a one-year probationary period under this appointment.
Résumé and supporting documents (See How To Apply).
This position is not in the bargaining unit.
If selected for this position, the agency will evaluate your fitness and whether continuation of employment advances the public interest before extending your appointment beyond the one- year probationary period.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Physical Security Specialist (Executive Protection) at the GS-14 level, you must meet the following requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks:

Independently established and conducted Executive Protection operations, risk assessments, advance planning, interagency coordination, and real-time threat mitigation. Including advanced planning at off-site or non-secure locations, deployment of protective details, and execution of residential security assessments.
Independently developing risk-reduction processes, protective intelligence integration, threat monitoring, and has the stated ability to provide risk-based recommendations to senior leadership with clear justification?
Demonstrating the experience with monitoring intelligence, open-source information, law enforcement reporting, or social media for threat indicators, producing written intelligence products or situational reports.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no education substitute at this level.

Additional information

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference visit: VETERANS GUIDE

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see SELECTIVE SERVICE).

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 87 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: CAREER TRANSITION.

Non-competitive Appointment Authorities:

For more information on non-competitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities

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

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.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category.

Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies.

Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies.

Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies.

Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference.

The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13008096.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:

Cover Letter, optional

College Transcript(s), if qualifying based on education

Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g., DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.)

Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)

FEDERAL APPLICANTS: You must submit SF-50(s) that verify your highest competitive grade, full performance level, and eligibility as a federal applicant. DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility. For consideration for a promotion, Box 4 of the SF-50 must show a date that is at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing. We recommend submitting your last promotion SF-50 or within-grade increase SF-50. Pay adjustment raise SF-50s for the current year will not support the 52 weeks' time-in-grade requirements. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/service/SF-50/

- Schedule A- In order to receive consideration under the Schedule A authority, you must provide a certification of job readiness printed on a medical professional's letterhead and signed. For more information, please visit USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your rsum and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Riandra Bates

Phone

2023262419

[email protected]

Address

Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Suite H-723
Washington, DC 20580
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Overview

Accepting applications

Posted this week · Apply by 08/04/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 4, 2026

Location

Washington, DC

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible

Remote job

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Salary

$143,913 - $187,093 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 14

Promotion potential

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

0080 Security Administration

Supervisory status

Federal service type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union

Drug test

Security clearance

Top Secret

Position sensitivity and risk

High Risk (HR)

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

DE-13008096-26-PHYSEC

Control number

877402400

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Clarification from the agency

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Requirements

Conditions of employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

Benefits

How you will be evaluated

Required Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

How to Apply

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