Total 38 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Annapolis, Maryland

Major Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing policing services in a variety of jurisdictional environments, where each type of jurisdiction (Exclusive, Concurrent, and Proprietorial) has different enforcement rules and requires Police Officers to understand the complexities and legally apply the correct set of laws, regulations, and processes.
• Provides services routinely at all segments of VA facilities located over large geographical areas, some of which may be in different states, counties, municipalities, or townships.
• Performs certain elements of the work away from Departmental properties when consistent with Federal law, regulation, VA policy, and operational guidance.
• Protects Veterans, volunteers, and others on Departmental property, U.S. officials, other individuals, and him or herself during any given situation against threats to personal safety when force becomes necessary to enforce laws and regulations.
• Protects Veterans, employees and visitors sensitive and protected medical information from unauthorized release or unauthorized use where prohibited by law and or policy as guided by the privacy officer, FOIA, HIPPA, etc.
• Carries firearms and other weapons, intervenes when necessary to deescalate situations, and determines when and how much force must be applied.
• Advises individuals of their (Miranda, Weingarten, Garrity, etc.) rights, and protects the constitutional and civil rights of persons.
• Conducts investigations, apprehensions, or detention of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the US, protection, and transport of U.S. officials. Conducts investigations with a nexus to VA, prisoner transports, patient search and recovery, life-saving efforts, disaster response and recovery, asset protection during transit, training, and other matters.
• Identifies and preserves evidence, writes comprehensive incident reports, prepares case files, and testifies in court as it pertains to enforcing laws and regulations.
• Provides patrol in vehicles, on foot, and/or on a bicycle.
• Detects and intervenes in criminal activity; responds to calls for police assistance, irregularities, and unusual or suspicious circumstances.
• Investigates incidents and takes steps to mitigate further risk and resolve situations. Provides emergency response coordination as needed.
• Performs drug and contraband intervention techniques and provides training to those areas where contraband identification and knowledge is imperative for the staff.
• Serves as an interregnal part of the suicide prevention program and is often the first person seen by Veterans. Intervenes when possible, to deescalate active suicidal behavior and/or prevents suicides.
• Operates specialized vehicles and equipment in support of law enforcement and security operations.
• Executes arrest warrants issued by federal and local courts. Coordinates or transports arrested parties to holding facilities and courts as required.
• Functions as first line of defense during violent crimes in progress, terror attacks, potential threats etc.
• Preserves crime scenes, summons additional emergency response personnel, and coordinates, initiates or assists with partial or total evacuations.
• Initiates investigative stops on suspicious and potentially dangerous persons and suspicious vehicles independently.
• Uses the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System protocols to establish command and control, develop a course of action and contain, mitigate, and recover from an incident.

• Moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or duties of a hazardous nature, good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear the conversational voice.
• Strenuous, physical exertion -running, frequent climbing of multiple flights of stairs, and carrying items weighing over 50 pounds. Stamina, physical agility, dexterity, and the strength to pursue, apprehend or detain persons who are often uncooperative, assaultive, and/or armed.
• Positions involving Federal motor vehicle operation carry the additional medical requirements specified in 5 CFR 930..

• You will serve as the activities Administrative Specialist (N1) as a direct report to the Executive Officer.
• You will serve as the subject matter expert for administrative policy and procedural guidance to senior leadership.
• You will advise Activity Commander of inconsistencies and recommended actions in consonance with applicable directives.
• You will access and utilize a variety of Navy-wide databases and websites in the performance of duties.
• You will review products prepared by other government agencies or other elements of your assigned activity for technical accuracy and logical treatment and interpretation of information.

• Advise the Director of Emergency Services on all physical security matters.
• Implement policies and procedures for the physical protection of Garrison and tenant activities facilities.
• Monitor the key control system, mobility badge system and security exchange badge system to ensure adequacy and regulatory compliance.
• Review regulations and directives from higher headquarters.
• Prepare regulations, supplements, standard operating procedures, polices, plans, and program goals pertaining to physical security.
• Coordinate operations of the Visitor Control Center (VCC).
• Assist the Security Manager in coordinating the installation’s counter-terrorism plan and insider threat.

• You will serve as the Executive Assistant to the Director, Navy Cryptologic Office.
• You will review, analyze, and control all NCO executive-level correspondence.
• You will utilize analysis and knowledge of organization, programs, missions, and functions to develop, recommend, and implement strategies, plans, and policies to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• You will guide NCO leadership and team in obtaining and making effective use of administrative, manpower, training, and logistical support resources to manage the team's operations.
• You will manage the capture/documentation and submission of mission-essential materials to the Service Cryptologic Component (SCC) knowledge base and devises file structures to facilitate cataloging.

• Provides administrative functions for the branch.
• Identifies communications needs of a program area and develops informational materials that inform agency’s policies, programs, and services.
• Analyzes agency information program materials and offers recommendations for improving the delivery of program information to affected individuals and groups.
• Establishes and maintains contact with key officials within the agency and the general public.
• Responds to inquiries received by mail and over the telephone.
• The employee researches, writes, edits and generates agendas, and other communication pieces for events.

• Provides administrative functions for the branch.
• Identifies communications needs of a program area and develops informational materials that inform agency’s policies, programs, and services.
• Analyzes agency information program materials and offers recommendations for improving the delivery of program information to affected individuals and groups.
• Establishes and maintains contact with key officials within the agency and the general public.
• Responds to inquiries received by mail and over the telephone.
• The employee researches, writes, edits and generates agendas, and other communication pieces for events.

As a INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANT you will be responsible for the following duties:
-Assist with conducting Federal Personnel Background Investigations, many of which are sensitive or controversial, where allegations, hearsay information, or other vague or intangible information of an adverse nature exist.
-Obtain records used to evaluate individual's trustworthiness for access to classified information, placement in a sensitive position, retention in the military services, or placement in Federal employment.
-Assist with collecting and developing information from a variety of records.
-Prepare reports of investigation in accordance with DOD guidelines and instructions.
-Assist in the Field Office, on an as needed basis, to ensure coverage is maintained with the administrative tasks

As a INSIDER THREAT INVESTIGATIONS ANALYST you will be responsible for the following duties:

The incumbent will serve as an action officer supporting the requirements of the DoD Insider Threat Management and Analysis Center (DITMAC) acting as an Insider Threat Analyst in support of the Department's counter-insider threat mission and the DCSA's Adjudication and Vetting Services (AVS) mission. The selectee will be required to review reports meeting insider threat behavioral thresholds or anomalous behavior indicative of potential insider risk, access additional databases and resources, including coordination with component insider threat hubs, to help contextualize behavior, and complete analytic documents to support the DoD enterprise in mitigating risk and supporting rehabilitation of employees. This will be done in coordination with a wide range of subject matter experts available to support the analyst. The incumbent will work across divisions of the DITMAC and DCSA, coordinating with AVS to facilitate response and reporting of derogatory information, the Unauthorized Disclosure Program Management Office on coordination of the loss of classified and controlled unclassified information, the Performance, Requirements, Information, Standards, and Metrics division to ensure appropriate capture of data and statistics, the Behavioral Threat Analysis Capability division to deliver subject matter expertise to contextualize risk-based behaviors, and the User Activity Monitoring and Publicly Available Electronic Information division to help the governance and integration of those into the analytical process. This promotes the "one DITMAC" effort and supports the broader counter-insider threat enterprise and DCSA's

The selectee will work directly with DCSA AVS and must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. The ability to receive, process, and synthesize disparate data sets into a comprehensive, succinct, and quality written product is essential. A strong working knowledge of the MS Suite of tools, as well as the capability to adapt to a wide range of changing technology and tools, is necessary to complete the mission.

In serving in the insider threat enterprise, the selectee's integrity must be beyond reproach. As the counter-insider threat mission set is evolving, flexibility and adaptability are critical assets of any applicant. It is recommended the selectee receive conferral for the Certified Counter-Insider Threat Professional - Fundamentals within one year, and the Certified Counter-Insider Threat Professional - Analysis within two years.

As a Physical Security Specialist, ensures the safeguarding of NRC classified and sensitive unclassified information and the assurance of adequate physical protection of NRC Headquarters, Regional Offices, contractors, and all NRC-managed facilities against criminal, terrorist, or hostile intelligence activities. Evaluates the adequacy of existing physical security policies and recommends new and revised policies, standards and procedures to enable the branch to administer the facilities security program effectively and efficiently.

Reviews and evaluates facility security plans for adequacy, disapproving those that fail to adhere to NRC Security Program requirements.

Coordinates and conducts comprehensive facility security surveys (initial, special, periodic and termination) to determine adequacy of procedures, security measures and systems in effect.

Identifies deficiencies and the potential for compromise of classified and sensitive unclassified information.

Disapproves NRC facilities for the handling/storage of classified and sensitive unclassified matter if all security measures have not been implemented or are not consistent with security regulations and policies.

Implements the NRC security infraction program by conducting inquiries and analyses of incidents involving the possible compromise of NRC classified information and provides recommendations for corrective action.

Conducts special inquiries and investigations regarding the loss or unexplained disappearance of government property. Conducts preliminary inquiries into suspected violations of Federal laws of security interests to determine if an actual violation requiring referral to the FBI, through the Office of the Inspector General, has occurred. Performs these inquiries and investigations under conditions requiring considerable discretion and tact.

Oversees and assures the installation of intrusion detection and access control equipment for NRC Headquarters buildings by coordinating with and ensuring that appropriate Security Specialists are notified when installation is complete and in order.

Provides day-to-day personal and telephonic advice and assistance on intricate and varied facilities security matters to NRC personnel, contractors, licensees and others, in order to assure their implementation of NRC facilities security policies in an efficient and effective manner. This includes the presentation of formal and informal briefings, where required.

Prepares and develops facilities security policies, standards and procedures for NRC's security program with a major objective of safeguarding National Security Information, Restricted Data, and sensitive
unclassified information. These policies, standards and procedures apply to NRC Headquarters and Regional Offices, NRC contractors, NRC licensees and others affected by U.S. national policies and regulations developed by DFS.

Maintains cognizance of new statutes, Executive Orders, directives and Presidential decisions that impact or may impact on the NRC Facilities Security Program. Analyzes and evaluates the impact on the NRC Security Program and operations and prepares appropriate revisions to NRC facilities security directives and other security publications. Staffs facilities security directives and interprets and explains impact for other NRC program offices.

Establishes and maintains liaison with other government agencies, industry personnel and local law enforcement personnel to maintain an awareness regarding the security threat to NRC buildings, personnel and classified or sensitive unclassified matter; to remain cognizant of current standards and policies; and to become aware of the capabilities/availability of new security equipment (e.g., intrusion detection and access equipment) to assure a continuing ability to provide guidance and advice which is current, effective and efficient.

Continually applies the Facilities Security Program to specific NRC Headquarters--buildings/offices and applies the program to Headquarters-administered activities, as needed throughout the United States (e.
g., Atomic Safety and Licensing Board hearings). Such applications must provide for and assure the physical protection of NRC classified activities, property and personnel, and routinely includes the security aspects of buildings and grounds; use and deployment of guard forces; and may include modifications to buildings and/or security plans for fire and safety; communications; emergency planning (e.g, bomb threats, civil disorders, relocation and fire); and coordination of the above with law enforcement agencies.

Assures uniform and consistent interpretation and application of branch policy, procedures, and standards to assure the branch administers the facilities security program effectively and efficiently.

This position is a mission critical occupation for HRSA. This position is responsible for analyzing public health programs, policies and procedures to ensure that Health Resources and Services Administration meets its mission, goals and objectives.

As a Branch Chief of the Division of Home Visiting and Early Childhood Systems (DHVECS), you will be directing programs of national significance that inform the agency's mission and result in significantly improving access to high-quality essential public health programs, that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of the nation's young children and their families.

Your major duties and responsibilities include:

• Advising departmental leaders on public health principles, trends, resources, evidence based interventions, and latest developments to build strategic alignment of grant and contract priorities across the Division to stimulate collaboration and advance the areas of perinatal health and early childhood development, data, analysis, and evaluation related to the fields of health promotion, optimal social and emotional development, injury prevention, prevention of child maltreatment, and advancements of system-based strategies to improve early developmental health and family well-being.
• Evaluating and analyzing the efficacy of programs to fully demonstrate program impact both qualitatively and quantitively; drafting reports, publications, and other materials to disseminate findings, and respond to internal and external data inquiries to communicate recommendations to advance the maternal and child health field.
• Advising on the development of logic models and program performance measures, ensures program data reporting systems, tools, and procedures for monitoring and analysis are included in program design, as well as assures that all activities are compliant with legislative authority.
• Leading Federal and non-Federal stakeholder engagement to identify gaps, advance evidence-based programs, reinforce the impact of ongoing activities, and develop innovative broad reaching programs that further the Branch's vision and approach to achieving optimal health for pregnant people, young children and families.
• Serving as a member of the leadership team within the Division and promoting innovative problem-solving, role-models integrity, acts fairly and respectfully, and fosters a diverse and accepting work environment.
• Supervising an interdisciplinary team of professionals with expertise in disability, medicine, public health, public policy, maternal and women's health, perinatal health, statistics, economics, data analytics, evaluation, impact analysis, modeling, program management, process improvement and/or administrative support.

• Provides technical advice, policy clarification, assistance and direction to Security Managers, Special Security Representatives and Program Security Officers.
• Reviews and analyzes Fixed Facility Checklist completion, self-inspection reports, work requirements, and requests for concept approvals.
• Develops, plans and implements physical security policies and procedures affecting programs and operations.
• Reviews documentation to ensure compliance with applicable directives on security alarms, alarm tests and security violations.
• Evaluates security programs and develops solutions to security problems.
• Plans and conducts security assistance visits, inspections and reviews of supported facilities to ensure all physical security practices and compliance requirements are met.

• Responsible for management, control, coordination and execution of assigned projects, the majority of which involve vertical construction.
• Keeps sponsor/customers informed of project progress, issues, resolution, and any impacts or costs. Assures sponsor or other agencies participation in the project is in accordance with the agreed upon management plan.
• Coordinates the planning, design, cost engineering, construction, and environmental considerations for engineering projects of considerable scope and complexity as measured by their diversity, geographical area, management demands.
• Assures early identification of sponsor/customer problems or issues and facilitates the resolution of identified problems or issues in the most appropriate manner.

• You will analyze and manage the allocation of civilian and military manpower resources to support the command’s operational readiness and achievement of strategic goals.
• You will support the development and implementation of manpower and manning planning strategies to address current and future staffing requirements.
• You will analyze billet locations and workforce data to forecast manpower needs aligned to operational demands and strategic goals.
• You will develop and maintain reporting tools to track key manpower metrics.
• You will monitor the effectiveness of manpower management practices and recommend adjustments as necessary.

• Function as the principal staff advisor for all security program issues.
• Develop the command’s annual and un-forecasted budget requirements for all security programs.
• Advise Commander on all security-related issues based on official guidance.
• Establish and provide oversight of the Force Protection and Physical Security Program in accordance with force protection and physical security program and policy requirements.
• Monitor the Security, Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) requirements, coordinate when appropriate, and develop and conduct execution as necessary.
• Liaise as technical authority for the Force Protection and Physical Security Program.
• Lead a mixed team of security professionals in executing a brigade-level command’s Protection Program in a coordinated manner.
• Establish, implement, and maintain a Personnel Security Program and the Personnel Reliability Programs for Chemical Surety and Controlled Substances.
• Implement policies and procedures in accordance with security related regulations.
• Direct execution of command’s Protection Program to include Operations Security, Personnel Security, Physical Security, Antiterrorism, Information Security, Mission Assurance, and Foreign National Visits in support of HQ Foreign Disclosure Officer.
• Establish and implement comprehensive Operations Security and Personnel Security Programs involving the protection and safeguarding of sensitive and critical information related to the activity’s and supported organization’s missions.

• Serves as the primary representative for the Command’s Physical Security Program.
• Coordinates security requirements with Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) Provost Marshall, MACOM physical security officer, and the Department of the Army (DA).
• Manages physical security equipment including intrusion detection systems (IDS), access control/badging systems, duress systems, closed circuit television (CCTV), fencing, lighting and barriers to effectively protect personnel, facilities and assets
• Prepares statements of work for a variety of physical security systems and equipment.
• Determines Mission Essential Vulnerable Areas (MEVAs) and initiates physical security inspections to determine compliance with established requirements.
• Provides Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive threat assessments and develop security plans for establishing countermeasures procedures to protect the mission requirements.
• Conducts Physical Security inspections for the Command to ensure program compliance.