Integrated Security Specialist

Summary

Job Category:
Public Safety and Security
Job Title:
Integrated Security Specialist
Job Category Definition:
This specialty covers those activities related to establishing a social and physical environment wherein people on campus may be free from fear and, thereby, contribute to the quality and excellence of the University. This includes: the protection of life and property, preservation of peace and good order in the community, enforcement of laws and regulations, emergency management, planning, facility and data security, personnel clearances, and community outreach.
Job Title Definition:
The Integrated Security Specialist administers security support duties to include developing manuals, interpreting security directives and implementing networks for secure facilities. Duties are performed at various levels within the defined title.
Working Conditions:
Specific physical requirements and effort are outlined in Job Responsibilities Worksheet (list of essential job duties and responsibilities specific to a particular job at the unit level) in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Other Requirements:
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information as specified in Director of Central Intelligence Directive (DCID) 6/4, Joint Air Force – Army – Navy (JAFAN) 6/3, or other directives provided by the program sponsor.

Levels

Level 1  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
COPS0201 D Non-Exempt

Level 1 positions typically demonstrate baseline working knowledge of routine work applications; follow standard principles and systems and use appropriate terminology associated with a particular field of specialization; participate as a team member in a collaborative environment within a diverse workforce; actively contribute to completion of team goals and assigned tasks; clearly communicate information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing; follow recommended approach to assigned work to facilitate achievement of desired results; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; typically work under direct and frequent supervision while performing routine duties using established procedures with detailed instructions.

Typical Education & Experience

0+ years related experience

High School Diploma or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information as specified in Director of Central Intelligence Directive (DCID) 6/4, Joint Air Force – Army – Navy (JAFAN) 6/3, or other directives provided by the program sponsor

Typical Work Duties
  • Assign control numbers and generate receipts for accountability of classified information
  • Perform and document destruction of classified information
  • Assemble information for periodic security inspections
  • Meet with individuals to discuss security forms and requirements for submission to research sponsors
  • Process or receive visit certification requests for individuals traveling to or from government or contractor facilities
  • Process personnel foreign travel/foreign contact forms

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 2  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
COPS0202 F Non-Exempt

Level 2 positions typically demonstrate intermediate knowledge of the concepts, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization; perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas/applications by continuously building on current job knowledge; maintain effective relationships with peers, vendors, and others in a diverse environment; support team decisions and follow through with team responsibilities; interpret information, ideas and instructions and communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution; determine causes of unusual occurrences and apply standard principles and practices to determine and implement solutions; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; typically work under general supervision, while performing assignments that are varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involve limited responsibility.

Typical Education & Experience

2+ years related experience

High School Diploma or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information as specified in Director of Central Intelligence Directive (DCID) 6/4, Joint Air Force – Army – Navy (JAFAN) 6/3, or other directives provided by the program sponsor

Typical Work Duties
  • Maintain multiple document control databases and verification of reproduction, distribution, destruction and receipt records
  • Prepare security forms for personnel submitted to research sponsors including initial submission, debriefs and periodic reinvestigations
  • Provide visitor control, verify current visit requests, and check visitor identification
  • Monitor visit certification requests for individuals traveling to or from government or contractor facilities
  • Process personnel foreign travel/foreign contact forms
  • Provide facility security response support
  • Oversee periodic security inspections

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 3  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
COPS0203 G Non-Exempt

Level 3 positions typically demonstrate proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications to integrate fundamental elements from other specialties into work assignments; apply knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization to complete difficult assignments; promote a culture that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse team members; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; may lead a project team involved in completion of difficult assignments, requiring proficient knowledge of field of specialization; interpret and communicate information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution; incorporate new facts and ideas into group processes and apply creative thinking to develop new solutions; typically work with minimal supervision on difficult assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters.

Typical Education & Experience

5+ years related experience

Associate’s Degree or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information as specified in Director of Central Intelligence Directive (DCID) 6/4, Joint Air Force – Army – Navy (JAFAN) 6/3, or other directives provided by the program sponsor

Typical Work Duties
  • Assist with the creation, accreditation and close out of secure facilities in accordance with sponsor security directives
  • Develop and implement security procedures required for classified contracts to include development and administration of Operational Security Plan(s) (OPSEC), Concept of Operation (CONOP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Develop, implement and administer Information System Security Plans
  • Develop and present briefings/training to include new employee briefings, initial clearance briefings, refresher training, information systems briefings, courier briefings, and foreign travel/defensive briefings
  • Assist with management of Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment and documentation
  • Assist in analysis of contract proposals to identify and respond to all security needs including invoicing
  • Represent facility in periodic security inspections
  • Process various security forms for personnel submitted to research sponsors including initial submission and periodic reinvestigations
  • Assist with providing guidance to employees regarding classification and proper marking of documents and media

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 4  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
COPS0204 I Exempt

Level 4 positions typically demonstrate advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization and complete complex assignments; integrate complex elements from other specialties into work assignments; demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusionary practices which support diversity throughout the University; establish a shared vision and take responsibility for the achievement of team goals, and provide direction for appropriate implementation of plans; present ideas, concepts and instructions in a clear manner, and use persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; develop new techniques, concepts, theories, programs or solutions and apply them to complex strategic operating issues; typically work independently on complex work assignments, review progress and evaluate results and update management as appropriate; may direct and delegate work to lower-level staff.

Typical Education & Experience

10+ years related experience

Associate’s Degree or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information as specified in Director of Central Intelligence Directive (DCID) 6/4, Joint Air Force – Army – Navy (JAFAN) 6/3, or other directives provided by the program sponsor

Typical Work Duties
  • Create, accredit and close out secure facilities in accordance with sponsor security directives
  • Interpret security policies and directives
  • Develop and maintain formal Information System Security Program
  • Prepare and issue government forms (e.g., DD 254) for classified contracts in support of a delivery order, subcontract, purchase order or request for proposal
  • Assist in oversight/correction of security compliance issues
  • Manage Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment and documentation
  • Analyze contract proposals to identify and respond to all security needs including invoicing
  • Generate test plans, movement plans, and coordinate with test range personnel in support of field test activities
  • Monitor visitor control and accesses
  • Oversee document control databases and verification of reproduction, distribution, destruction and receipt records
  • Provide guidance to employees regarding classification and proper marking of documents and media
  • Ensure personnel processed for access meet prerequisite personnel security clearance and/or investigate requirements specified by the security manual

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 5  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
COPS0205 K Exempt

Level 5 positions typically extend mastery of job knowledge to the principles, theories and practices of related specialties; expand knowledge of best practices and incorporate into all work assignments and procedures; evaluate and enhance current practices and efforts to ensure optimal support of diversity; oversee leadership of teams and projects that involve extensive cooperation and coordination between multiple departments across the University or with external customers; prepare written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on highly complex issues and deliver to a broad variety of audiences; identify and implement innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and/or operational issues which may involve unusual circumstances and incomplete or conflicting data; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; work independently on highly complex or strategic assignments; may direct and supervise lower-level staff.

Typical Education & Experience

15+ years related experience

Associate’s Degree or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information as specified in Director of Central Intelligence Directive (DCID) 6/4, Joint Air Force – Army – Navy (JAFAN) 6/3, or other directives provided by the program sponsor

Typical Work Duties
  • Fulfill contractual security responsibilities as mandated by various government customers
  • Provide policy interpretation to management regarding security requirements and procedures
  • Conduct Information Systems Security audits and system administration
  • Oversee management of Communications Security (COMSEC)
  • Provide classification and document management and investigate and resolve security incidents
  • Oversee management of personnel security to include processing clearances, training, briefings, facility security and compliance inspections
  • Oversee the foreign national compliance program
  • Monitor issuance of government forms (e.g., DD 254) for classified contracts in support of a delivery order, subcontract, purchase order or request for proposal
  • Ensure implementation of developed security plans
  • Supervise, train, evaluate and mentor lower level staff

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.