SECURITY

• SOUTHCOM

HIRING EVENT

(GG 7-10)

Job ID

127459

Location

Florida

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE CONTENT OF THIS ANNOUNCMENT.

The Security (SEC) Career Field is currently recruiting for entry-level positions (GG7-10) in

TAMPA, FL AND MIAMI, FL

. This may be a Virtual or an

IN-PERSON HIRING EVENT IN MIAMI, FLORDIA.

• Series-Grade(s):
  (GG7-10) $43,106.00
• $75,479.

00

Series:

0080

CAREER

FIELD DEFINITION

Officers in this Career Field perform a variety of security, countermeasure, investigative, and law enforcement services to protect and safeguard Defense Intelligence Agency employees, property,

operations, and information. Services directly support a variety of security programs including: Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC),

Industrial Security, and the Insider Threat Program. Some of the major activities include: adjudications, continuous vetting, security investigations, polygraph examinations, classification

management, security incident response, security inquiries, security training and awareness, technical security, force protection, risk assessments, police operations, and threat mitigation.

SECURITY CAREER FIELD SPECIALTIES

Security Specialist Career Specialty:

Officers in this specialty are responsible for the full spectrum of security activities affecting not only DIA, but the entire Department of Defense. From developing policies for sensitive compartmented information facilities to adjudicating access eligibility to supporting the Defense Attaché Service in more than 140 countries worldwide, officers in this specialty enable DIA mission success.

All newly hired employees and employees entering the Security Career Field Security Specialty indexed positions after March 10, 2016 are required to obtain the DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) from the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) under the provisions of DoD Manual 3305.13, within two years of encumbering the billet.

This position requires that the employee, as a condition of employment, have, or obtain within two years of appointment and maintain current the DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and have or obtain within another two years, and maintain current, the Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) from the Center for Development of Security Excellence under the provisions of DoD Manual 3305. 13

Adjudicator Career Specialty:

This position requires the employee, as a condition of employment, have, or obtain within two years of appointment, and maintain current, the DoD Adjudications Professional Certification (APC) from the Center for the Development of Security Excellence under the provision of the Adjudications training program, and have or obtain within another two years, and maintain current, the DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) from the Center for the Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) under the provisions of DoD Manual 3305.13."

Positions include

• 
  Security Specialist (Occupational Series 0080)
  Adjudicator (Occupational Series 0080)
  Physical Security (SCIF Management) (0080)
  TEMPEST (must be Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority) (0800)
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Positions in the Security Career Field require that the employee, as a condition of employment, have, or obtain training and/or certification(s) as identified by the Career Field

Specialty.

Attention to detail

• thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail;
  Customer Service
• works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or
  assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations, knows about available products
  and services and is committed to providing quality products and services;
  Oral Communication
• effectively expresses information
• takes into account the audience and nature
  of the information
• makes clear and convincing oral presentations
• listens to others
• attends to
  nonverbal cues and responds appropriately;
  Problem Solving
• identifies problems
• determines accuracy and relevance of information
• uses
  sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and makes appropriate recommendations.

CAREER FIELD DEFINITION

(U) Officers in this Career Field perform a variety of security, countermeasure, investigative, and law enforcement services to protect and safeguard DIA Officers, property, operations, and classified and sensitive information. Services include multidisciplinary security activities

• physical, technical, information, industrial, and personnel security.

Perform adjudication and due process for personnel clearances for DIA. Responsible for resolving difficult personnel security concerns. Adjudicates investigative information for Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility, applying appropriate adjudicative guidelines covering derogatory information that requires extensive experience and personal non-biased judgment. Perform force protection activities and global specialized protective operations

• Police Force operations: canine services, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) activities, anti-terrorism assessments, protective security details, and special reactionary forces.

Manage DoD's and DIA's SCI facilities, including tempest countermeasure review, comprehensive security inspections and accreditations. Perform Special Security Officer (SSO) services and the security management of DIA's special access programs. Conduct security violation, criminal and other law enforcement investigations and inquiries. Develop, advise, and implement SCI policies for the DoD and DIA, including providing SCI certification training to the DoD SSO workforce, and manage the Defense Special Security System (DS3). Management of an insider threat program, including detection and mitigation activities. Perform DoD Diplomatic Security activities (i.e., security, force protection, and threat/vulnerability/risk assessments) in support of DoD elements under the Chiefs of Mission. Promote efficiency in the creation, classification, safeguarding, handling, use and declassification of information. Perform credibility assessment function to include operational and instructional activities. Provides force protection services to enhance the security of Agency personnel, mitigate the risk and enable the collection mission of the Agency in high threat environments.

CAREER SPECIALITY DEFINITION

(U) Engages in multidiscipline security activities and risk management functions to protect and safeguard DIA Officers, property, information and operations. Functions include the development, implementation and management of programs to meet DIA requirements under Federal law, statutes, Executive Orders, Intelligence Community Policy, Department of Defense (DOD) Policy, and DIA-specific, regulations, policies, and procedures. Programs designed to meet DIA obligations to the broader IC and DOD security enterprises as well as develop and implementation of guidance for internal programs throughout all levels of the agency to include: Analytical Risk Management, Industrial Security Program, Information, Security Program, Personnel Security Program, Physical Security Program, Sensitive Compartmented Information Program, Special Access Program, and Operations Security Program. Manage DoD's and DIA's SCI facilities, including tempest countermeasure review, comprehensive security inspections and accreditations. Develop, advise, and implement SCI policies for the DoD and DIA. Manage the Defense Special Security System. Perform DoD Diplomatic Security activities in support of DoD elements under the Chiefs of Mission.

CAREER SPECIALITY COMPETENCIES

(U) Understands and applies knowledge of Federal law, statutes, Executive Orders, Intelligence Community Policy, Department of Defense (DOD) Policy, and DIA/CCMD-specific, regulations, policies, and requirements that govern multiple security disciplines (e.g., Personnel, Information, Physical, Industrial, Information Systems, Classification Management, Operations Security & Special Access Programs) to interpret, analyze, develop, implement, and enforce local security policies and procedures. Applies security principles and methods to initiate and adjudicate personnel security clearance actions, determine classification management decisions, protect, communicate, store, transmit, transport and destroy classified and sensitive but unclassified information, control access and manage vulnerabilities for facilities and personnel. Identifies program requirements, conducts surveys, performs inspections, completes trend analyses, and provides security advice and guidance.

CONTACT INFORMATION

This announcement will close at 11:59 PM (EST) on October 10, 2026. All applicants must apply online for this event in order to receive consideration. If you need technical assistance with our application, please contact our support center at 202-231-8000

REASONABLE

ACCOMMODATIONS

For questions, or to receive reasonable accommodations regarding the submission of your application, please contact our customer service representative at 202-231-8178 or email reasonableaccommodationsdodiis.mil or EO_reasonable_accommodationscoe.ic no later than 3 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

HOW TO :

Application Process:

Online registration at dia.mil

Must upload as an attachment and limit your resume to no more than two ( 2 ) pages (REQUIRED). If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.

The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership. While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. (Please attach with your application).

1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.

2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.

3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.

4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.

This announcement is for external applicants (non-DIA permanent civilian employees) only. All external applicants, to include other agencies' current federal employees, DIA employees on a temporary/term appointment, DIA military and contractor personnel are eligible to apply if qualified for the position.

All Applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application. Applicants must meet the agency's conditions of employment, to include, but not limited to, satisfactory completion of an initial

special background investigation and periodic reinvestigation, completion of any required medical examination, completion of any required personal interviews, favorable completion of any required

initial or periodic polygraph examinations, completion of any required drug testing, satisfactory completion of a two-year Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System trial period, and completion

of a civilian mobility agreement.

As a condition of employment for the Defense Intelligence Agency, you are required to complete a two-year trial period. During this period, we will evaluate both your fitness for the role and

whether your continued employment serves the public interest. This requirement applies to all permanent and term employees, but the length of the probationary period may vary based on prior

Federal service or other factors discussed prior to onboarding.

In determining whether your continued employment advances the public interest, we may consider the following factors:

• Your performance and conduct;
  
• The needs and interests of the agency;
  
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the
  agency or the Government; and
  
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the service.

Your employment will continue beyond the trial period only upon the Agency receiving certification from the designated certifying official that your continued employment serves the public interest.

If such certification is not granted, you will receive written notice before the trial period concludes, specifying both the termination of your employment and its effective date.

In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be

eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants

(i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at .) If selected, based upon your reemployed annuitant status, you will be ineligible to compete for internal vacancies.

WHO CAN :

This announcement is for external applicants (non-DIA) only. Military and contractor personnel are eligible to apply. Applicants must meet the agency's conditions of employment, to include, but not limited to:

• Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of application;
• Are subject to an initial background investigation and periodic reinvestigation;
• Are subject to an initial and periodic counterintelligence-scope polygraph tests;
• Are subject to initial and random drug testing; (

Important Note:

Drug testing cannot be conducted outside the continental U.S.)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

DIA does not guarantee any applicant the extension of an official offer of employment; however, DIA will be screening all employment applicants against its current and future manpower requirements. Selected applicants will be considered for the Agency's Hiring Pool for a maximum of two years. Candidates may be removed from the hiring pool for reasons including non-placement, expiration of clearance, unresponsiveness, or changes in mission requirements. DIA is an Agency with worldwide positions. Selected candidates must be willing to relocate in support of mission requirements.

CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. Selectee(s) who are current Federal employees will be appointed to the new position at the grade in which they qualify for. Those at a higher grade than the advertised position, will be asked to accept a voluntary change to the lower grade if selected. All current and prior Federal employees must also submit a copy of their SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that documents their appointment to or promotion to the highest grade held. Consideration for future advancement opportunities will be through DIA's established promotion processes, according to established timeframes, advancement criteria and compensation parameters.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

All employees are required to sign an agreement not to disclose, in any fashion, classified information to unauthorized persons. An agreement is also required to authorize agency pre-publication review of certain material prior to disclosure during and after employment with DIA.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Applicants are required to enter all applicable previous employment in the Work Experience section of the online application. In addition, upload the following documents under the My Activities section on the DIA job portal:

• Resume
• Transcript (

Important Note:

Must include your name, GPA, and educational institution name)

• DD-214 (If applicable)
• SF50 (If applicable)
• Certifications (if applicable)
  Current Federal employees (non-DIA) must also submit a copy of the SF50, notification of personnel action, that documents their appointment to or promotion to the highest grade held.

DIA only accepts Form DD-214 (Member 4, Service 2, Service 7, or Service 8), SF-15, "

CERTIFICATIONS

" from the Armed Forces, Department of Veterans Affairs Letters, SF-50, Curriculum Vitae, Transcripts or others as requested in the Job Opening description details. Do not include any PII (personally identifiable information) in your attachment.

Please note the following when adding your attachments to your applicant profile:

Attachments must be less than 5 MB in size and one of the following file types: doc, docx, gif, jpeg, jpg, pdf and txt.

Once an attachment is added to a profile, it cannot be viewed or edited by the applicant. The applicant can go to the My Activities page of their profile to see a record of documents previously submitted.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

UNCLASSIFIED applications must be received by 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on the closing date of the announcement.

DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED INFORMATION WITHIN

YOUR

ONLINE APPLICATION.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

EVALUATION

DIA will evaluate your online application to ensure it demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, work experience, and any mandatory education, certification, and/or license requirements, to successfully perform the duties of the advertised position. Failure to provide clear examples of claimed experience will preclude further consideration of your application. Applicants must have direct applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position at the advertised grade.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

DIA applies Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, "DCIPS Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility.

Acceptable documentation may be:

• A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions;
• A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed; OR
• A Standard Form (SF-15 (PDF file)) ()), Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference.

You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online ().

DEPLOYMENT/MOBILITY STATEMENT

All DIA employees are subject to world-wide deployment to crisis situations and are subject to

geographic relocation in accordance with agency guidelines.

SHIFT WORK

Availability for shift work, extended hours, and travel may be required.

DIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DIA employees and applicants for employment are protected by federal laws, from discrimination. Employees and applicants are also protected against retaliation. Consistent with federal laws, acts of retaliation against an employee who engages in a protected activity, whistle blowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law, will not be tolerated.