SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST (LAW ENFORCEMENT)

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes knowledge gained through relevant experience, which enables the employee to competently, and independently carry out continuing recreation projects or programs through proper application of the principles, concepts, and techniques of recreation to the specific needs of a youth community. Knowledge of the range of activities and services and of participant interests and needs, and of the methods and processes involved .in a youth activities program, which knowledge enables the employee to plan and conduct a variety of youth recreation activities and services. Skill in the application and utilization of such knowledge in planning and carrying out a recreation program in this specialty area which meets, as fully as possible, the needs of the participating community. Skill in effective management of the financial and physical resources of recreation programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position (GS-05).OREducation: One full year of graduate level education in a field with a major course of study in general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation; recreation and parks leadership; wild land recreation management; natural resources recreation; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; special populations recreation (e.g., senior citizens, institutional, etc.); or physical education.ORCombination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position.FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-05 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of youth development, recreation and leisure principles, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. 2. Knowledge of youth activities and sports regulatory requirements, policies, and practices. 3. Knowledge of budget, financial, and resource management practices and procedures in relation to meeting program objectives and goals. 4. Skill in determining the qualification suitability of adults to work with youth. 5. Skill in compiling and composing both quantitative and narrative reports for a variety of agencies based on analyzing data and circumstances. 6. Ability to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing to promote and report on the program, and to resolve problems and answer questions relating to the program. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.