PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST

Job TitleGS-0080-9, Physical Security SpecialistThe Physical Security Specialist is responsible for the management and administration of the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) program. This role involves advising the MAJCOM SF IDS program manager of any base or site activities that will impact the Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS) program. The specialist reports and documents all IDS maintenance requirements to the servicing maintenance organization. They monitor IDS false and nuisance alarms and request assistance from the maintenance organization to resolve problems and deficiencies. Coordination with maintenance and materiel management functions ensures sufficient spare parts and maintenance are available to support the IBDSS equipment and component. Technical orders and commercial manuals are maintained to describe equipment components and operating procedures for IDS in use. Local training for system operators is developed, and certification standards for system operators are assisted in their development. The specialist is also responsible for the management and administration of the physical access control systems, including managing entry control point (ECP) related applications associated with DBIDS and the Security Forces Information Management System (SFMIS). Functional and operational sustainment of all data processing programs such as DBIDS, SFMIS, and other systems installed and/or programmed for the ECP is managed. Reports for command echelon personnel are produced and maintained. Feedback to the supervisor regarding identified or perceived base access vulnerabilities with recommendations for their mitigation is provided. The operational status of sensor subsystems is reviewed to ensure all required testing procedures are followed. Guidelines are researched, interpreted, and analyzed to ensure all work complies with legal and regulatory requirements. Additional related duties as required or directed are performed. Goals and objectives that integrate organization and squadron objectives are developed. Administrative office support functions are performed, and all SF installation level publications are developed, coordinated, and published to include the Installation Security Plan, the Installation Security Instruction, and SF annexes to all installation plans. Installation security duties are performed, leading and managing SF programs designed to provide a secure mission environment. Requirements for police services, physical security, and Anti-Terrorism programs are established. Liaison between SF and civilian law enforcement agencies is established and managed. Police services are managed, and localized SF policies and procedures are developed and written. Installation entry control, visitor center operations, and special functions/events are managed. Resource Protection and Crime Prevention programs are administered and managed. The Security Forces Management Information System (SFMIS) is managed. The full range of SF duties within the military installation is performed and enforced. Violators of laws, rules, and regulations are apprehended and detained and turned over to the Federal or civil police or other law enforcement officers for arrest and posting of collateral. Other duties as assigned (temporary, minor, or incidental tasks) are performed.