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Security Specialist
Peace Corps · Posted 11 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $73K – $132K Apply by Sep 17, 2026 Security Administration ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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The Security Specialist helps protect Peace Corps personnel and assets by supporting physical security programs and emergency preparedness activities. The role focuses on safeguarding sensitive information and facilities, and on planning and executing continuity of operations and occupant emergency functions. The position supports senior leaders during emergency response and requires on-call availability, with mobile tools provided to ensure communication capability.
What You'll Do
- →The Security Specialist performs the following major duties: Physical Security Interpret internal and external security policies to determine their application to agency facilities and operations.
- →Develop and implement security strategies, policies, and protective systems to prevent compromises of personnel, sensitive information, equipment, and materials.
- →Implement an established identity management program.
- →Manage an information technology system that supports physical security.
- →Emergency Management Evaluate emergency management plans and procedures to ensure compliance with agency objectives and applicable federal directives.
- →Develop and implement strategies to ensure a successful emergency management program where necessary.
- →Coordinate and deliver preparedness and response training and exercises to strengthen readiness for natural and man-made disasters.
- →Manage an information technology system that supports emergency notification.
Requirements
- ✓Applicants selected for this position are subject to the following Conditions of Employment: You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old.
- ✓Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service (see www.sss.gov).
- ✓Prior to employment, Peace Corps will review records for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and former employees, as required by statutes 5 USC 3322 and 22 USC 2507b.
- ✓You must submit a signed statement acknowledging adherence to the Peace Corps Conditions of Employment before your first day.
- ✓You must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
- ✓This position is designated for drug testing under the Drug-Free Workplace Program.
- ✓You must pass a pre-employment drug test.
- ✓After hire, you will be subject to random drug testing.
- ✓A one-year probationary period may be required.
- ✓This requirement is not applicable to current agency US Direct Hire employees who have completed a probationary period or current Experts who have served for more that 12 months.
- ✓May be required to work from an alternate operating facility, potentially for up to 30 days.
- ✓The initial appointment to this position cannot exceed five years.
- ✓If you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education a transcript must be submitted with your application.
- ✓Transcripts can be official or unofficial.
Personality Fit
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