Physical Security Specialist

JobSummary

This is a full-time position with the Marshal's Office - Police Department at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Thursday, 04/16/2026, 11:59 PM ET Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

LowGrade

12

HighGrade

12

PromotionPotential

12

OrganizationCodes

JL/JL01

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• public

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

TravelCode

0

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• The Physical Security Specialist works in the Marshal's Office and supports the Police Department at the Supreme Court of the United States. The incumbent is responsible for managing and maintaining the Court's security equipment/systems. In this capacity, the incumbent integrates and programs diverse security systems into an effective and unified physical security program. These systems include access control systems, security camera networks, mechanical barricades and bollards, intrusion alarms, etc. The incumbent conducts inspections of the security equipment/systems to ensure that they are properly maintained and operational; conducts testing of equipment; coordinates with vendors and Supreme Court security staff on equipment issues (e.g., repairs or replacements); and provides advice to the Residential Security Team on facility and home security systems. The incumbent documents security incidents and refers incidents to investigators if the incident requires further investigation. The incumbent provides input into security and renovation projects. The incumbent serves as a Physical Security Specialist supporting all physical security missions that do not require the incumbent to be a sworn law enforcement officer. The position is non-supervisory. The incumbent will report to the Lead Physical Security Officer.

Education

Applicants must possess five years of experience in security systems integration and installation.

Requirements

Evaluations

We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12925528

HowToApply

You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 04/16/2026, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

WhatToExpectNext

Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.

RequiredDocuments

The following documents are required: A cover letter A resume

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.usa.gov/benefits-for-federal-employees

OtherInformation

Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

03

AnnouncementClosingTypeOption

200

AgencyContactEmail

hr@supremecourt.gov

AgencyContactPhone

(202) 479-3404

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

False

PositionSensitivitiy

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

AdjudicationType

• Suitability/Fitness