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Special Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Positions

Series and Grade:

SV-0080 - Pay Band H/I

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Special Security Officer assists the Senior Special Security Officers in the development, installation, and management of the Security Office’s security program involving all internal security disciplines required for the daily operation of two to three Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs); assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, instructions, procedures, control systems and methods for delegation and exercise of classification and declassification authority; develops classification guides, document marking, safeguarding, and procedures for use of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI); conducts background investigations; performs personnel adjudication functions; manages personnel access controls and physical storage and control; assists with security education; and transmits, transfers, downgrades, and destroys information. The Special Security Officer is also responsible for one or more of the following internal security disciplines: personnel security, communications security, physical security, COMSEC, information security, and/or information systems security; the TSIS liaison function when modifications, construction, repair, and maintenance of the physical plant occur; and the investigation of TSIS facility violations.

Requirements:

• Skill in administering national security policies, orders and directives in safeguarding of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and SCIF operations.
• Skill in developing and implementing a general security program, including personnel security adjudications and SCI background investigations.

Competencies:

• Accountability - Assures that effective controls are developed and maintained to ensure the integrity of the organization. Holds self and others accountable for rules and responsibilities. Can be relied upon to ensure that projects within areas of specific responsibility are completed in a timely manner and within budget. Monitors and evaluates plans, focuses on results and measuring attainment of outcomes.
• Decisiveness - Exercises good judgment by making sound and well-informed decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; makes effective and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; is proactive.
• Integrity/Honesty - Instills mutual trust and confidence; creates a culture that fosters high standards of ethics; behaves in a fair and ethical manner toward others and demonstrates a sense of corporate responsibility and commitment to public service.
• Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups; listens effectively, and clarifies information as needed; facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communication.
• Planning and Evaluating - Determines objectives and strategies; organizes work, sets priorities, determines resource requirements; coordinates with other parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors and evaluates the progress and outcomes of operational plans; and anticipates potential threats or opportunities.
• Team Building - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward goal accomplishments. Consistently develops and sustains cooperative working relationships. Encourages and facilitates cooperation within the organization and with customer groups; fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, trust. Develops leadership in others thorough coaching, mentoring, rewarding and guiding employees.

Duty Location:

TSA HQ