Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As an Security Specialist, you will serve as a Special Security Representative assisting with the management and coordination of the day-to-day operations within the Special Security Programs.
The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 12/18/2025. Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 12/18/2025 Application Limit: This vacancy is limited to the first 50 applications received. All applications received prior to midnight 11:59 PM (ET) of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. If the application limit is not reached by the closing date of the announcement, all applications received during the open period will be considered. Any required documents must be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted past the day the application limit is reached, if applicable. If you choose to edit your application after it has been submitted, it will be removed from consideration until you re-submit your application. The date your application is last submitted will be used to determine whether you meet the cut-off criteria. GS-12: You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties: Assisting in the management of a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Conducting inspections of SCIFs, to ensure compliance with federal regulations. Coordinating classified level meetings for cleared personnel. Conducting security training. Performing security checks using secure databases. Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 12/18/2025. Your resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement. Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education. Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. To help ensure your resume remains clear and easy to read, we recommend using margins of at least 0.8 inches and a font size of at least 11 point. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since Human Resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated and ranked based on your responses to the online questions. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible. Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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 criteria 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 service.
Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, within the Office of Security and Integrity and are assigned based on the need of the agency.
Serves as a Special Security Representative for facilities and systems within USCIS, possessing a wide range of knowledge in numerous security disciplines to include personnel, industrial, physical, communications, and information systems security.
Performs security operations and compliance duties in the management of the administration of a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).
Demonstrates wide range knowledge of security program policy, development, and implementation involving Personnel, Industrial, Physical, Communications and Information Security Systems.
Coordinates security classified level meetings and secure communications for USCIS cleared personnel and visitors.
Conducts inspections of SCIFs while ensuring adherence to all ODNI and DHS security processes and method.
Coordinates and provides special security awareness training within the Agency, including briefings, directives; computer based training and audiovisual presentations.
Provides and administers instructor-led training for USCIS SCI personnel and SCIF tenants on Intelligence Community Marking system as it pertains to the ODNI register and manual.
Implements procedures, methods, and processes for supervision and management of special security operations including knowledge of intrusion detection systems (alarms) and access control systems (ACS).
Possesses ability and knowledge to conduct and participate in the security SCI incident and violation program including collecting information, interviewing all personnel involved in the security incident, conclusion, and recommendations.