Summary

As a Special Agent for Kennedy Space Center's Office of Protective Services, you will conduct physical security assessments for the NASA Critical Infrastructure Protection Program, as well as conduct criminal and administrative investigations involving NASA personnel, property, and assets. You will be responsible for collaborating with other law enforcement organizations, legal counsel, and center management.

Duties

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Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
Directs, plans, and controls physical security measures to ensure necessary protections against espionage, sabotage, and terrorism.
Conducts operations to detect, deter, and neutralize security violations and workplace violence.
Reviews and develops new or proposed security policies, plans, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policy for the protection of personnel, programs, information, and facilities.
Serves as Duty Agent for the Office of Protective Services (OPS) for any protective service matters affecting the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), on-duty and off.
Serves as a Lead Special Agent for major events held within KSC property.
Supports major KSC OPS law enforcement/security functions including training and awareness, investigations, badging/access control, workplace violence prevention, facility and asset protection, contractor oversight, and strategic security planning.

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Conditions of employment

This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section**
You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
If selected, you must be able to obtain and maintain the following license/certification: Federal Arrest Authority and Special Agent.
If selected, you must be able to meet the criteria for use of a firearm in accordance with the Federal Arrest Authority.
If selected, you must be able to meet the standards and training qualifications in strict compliance with 14 CFR, Chapter V, Part 1203b.103 Security Programs Arrest Authority, and Use of Force by NASA Security Force personnel.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:

Assisting with facility security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with established regulations;
Coordinating with appropriate officials to implement physical security measures such as anti-terrorism, anti-espionage, or sabotage protection;
Reviewing, documenting, and supporting inquiries into security violations.

To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:

Analyzing, developing, and conducting facility security assessments in conformance with regulations;
Collaborating with the appropriate authorities to design and implement physical security measures such as anti-terrorism, anti-espionage and sabotage protection;
Conducting investigations into security violations.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:

Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents'

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal governmentwithin the last five years based of the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/.

Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit.

Probationary Period

You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

your performance and conduct;
the needs and interests of the agency;
whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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.

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