The Court is looking for a motivated, self-reliant, and skilled candidate with proven experience in physical security operations, emergency preparedness (to include Continuity of Operations Planning-COOP), Occupant Emergency Planning (OEP), and in serving as a COTR (Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative). 

This position is located in the Administrative Services Office of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.  As the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator/Security Specialist, the position serves as the Court’s COTR (Contract Officer’s Technical Representative) to assure compliance with court security services and contract requirements; to review guard services, security system installations, and ensure all protection needs are met within maintenance contracts.  As the Security Specialist, the position will serve as the technical authority in security force operations, and for the physical protection of officials, personnel, facilities, sensitive resources and processes inherent to the Court.  The incumbent will establish requirements for the court security force, and direct deployment of the force during special operations, or in response to emergencies.  Other duties include conducting security investigations, inspections, surveys, and research and evaluation of security systems.  As the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, the incumbent will develop plans for preparedness and readiness assurance, including the facility Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP) and COOP.  As the primary point of contact, the incumbent is responsible for making sure the Court has a plan in place that will allow its essential functions to continue its normal operations in the event of a major disruption.  Occasional evening and/or weekend hours may be required. 

The ideal candidate will meet the required qualifications; have experience in effectively managing people; a working knowledge of basic computer usage (e-mail, Word); effective communication skills, orally and in writing; space and facilities, logistics, and/or communications experience; and familiarity with the logistics of the Washington DC area.  A Law Enforcement Background is highly desired.   

 Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.  COTR Certification Preferred.   Additional specialized experience may be substituted for the required general experience, and the degree requirement, on a year for year basis, up to four years.