Diplomatic Security: Foreign Service Security

hace 3 semanas


Montevideo, Uruguay US Department of State - Agency Wide A tiempo completo

**Duties**:
Security Technical Specialists (STS) provide support for and assist in worldwide technical security programs to maintain and provide protection for Department of State personnel and facilities from technical espionage, acts of terrorism, and crime.

The duties of a Security Technical Specialist (STS) vary according to the size of the post and the requirements of the specific diplomatic mission. The following are examples of the types of duties and responsibilities assigned to an STS at posts around the world, or in domestic locations. This list is neither exhaustive, nor in priority order:

- Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot a multitude of technical security systems to include alarms, access control systems, locks, vehicle arrest systems, security video systems, explosive detection systems, X-ray machines, computer networking equipment, and forced entry ballistic resistant doors.
- Assist with and/or perform technical surveys, system specifications, and equipment installations.
- Conduct technical security design evaluations based on government regulations and standards.
- Prepare formal updates to architectural drawings according to government regulations and standards.
- Plan technical support trips, coordinate logistics, and travel to overseas embassies and consulates.
- Use sophisticated electronic test equipment: oscilloscopes, time domain reflectometers, etc.
- Manage equipment supply chain logistics
- shipping, receiving, Bill-of-Materials (BOM) preparation using a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
- Oversee and supervise the X-ray and explosive detection programs, to include repairing and performing radiation checks. Maintain/repair electro-mechanical systems using electronic test equipment.
- Organize and maintain shops, storerooms, shop tools, equipment, parts, and supplies.
- Work with or supervise host country personnel (locally employed staff) when required.
- Test new-generation technical security equipment.
- Provide technical security support to high level USG officials and foreign dignitaries.
- Manage training programs for various technical security systems.
- Train security personnel at posts as required.
- Take coursework to maintain and upgrade technical skills.
- Write technical reports, including project proposals, equipment and/or system evaluations, maintenance and/or installation activity reports, technical field notices, trip reports, and other documentation as required.
- Assist in the project management of security contracts. Serve as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and as Government Technical Monitor (GTM).
- Supervise regional security technicians as assigned.
- Mentor and supervise junior STS personnel and write employee evaluations when assigned.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- Be a U.S. citizen and available for worldwide service.*
- Be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
- Be able to obtain an appropriate Foreign Service Medical Clearance.
- Be able to obtain a favorable Suitability Review Panel determination.**:

- Be at least 20 years old and at least 21 years old to be appointed.
- Be appointed prior to age 60 (preference eligible veterans excepted).**

Driver's License: A valid U.S. driver's license is required.

**Qualifications**:
Applicants must have at least two years of specialized experience, which demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic, electrical, and/or electro-mechanical systems and equipment, and is supported by work experience in this discipline.

Examples of experience include, but are not limited to the following:

- Troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and installation of AC power distribution systems, motor-generators.
- Troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and installation of motors, motor controls, disconnects, relays.
- Troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and installation of low voltage DC electronic systems.
- Troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and installation of low voltage DC electro-mechanical systems.
- Use, repair, and/or calibration of electronic test equipment - meters, oscilloscopes.
- Bench repair of electronic, electrical, and electro-mechanical equipment to the component level.
- Troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical and electro-mechanical locking systems - electronic strikes, locks.
- Troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and installation of pedestrian and vehicular access control systems - door controls, vehicle barriers /arrest.
- Troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and installation of security video systems and supporting network components.
- Troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and installation of metal detectors - handheld, walk through.
- Troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and installation of radio communications systems, voice and digital communications networks.
- Troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and installation of Intrusion Detection Systems - alarms, detectors, sensors.
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