Security Specialist (Port)
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Position ID:
26-13040322-SE-DB-DE
City:
Saint Louis, Missouri
Date Posted:
2026-08-17
Expiration Time:
2026-08-26
Job Type:
Job Category:
Security Administration
Salary:
91779 - 119315 PA
Job Summary
This vacancy is for a GS - 0080 - 12, Security Specialist (Port) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR UPPER MISS CONTINGENCY PLANNING and FORCE RDNS STF in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri.
Job Description
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Demonstrates effective communication both orally and in writing at various meetings and conferences Enters and manages response plans into databases for development of recovery and security contingency plans Able to develop after-action-reports once an exercise has been completed to develop lessons learned Develops strategic exercises related to port security exercises with external customers NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.