Total 110 legal public security job vacancies in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

• Provide information updates, including information concerning policies, guidance and items of interest to assist leadership in communicating with their subordinates.
• Review operations in order to appraise the effectiveness of policies and programs.
• Review material prepared within organization for dissemination to the public for security, accuracy, propriety, and conformance to policy.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of information programs, and advise on changes or needs for additional coverage.
• Write articles, new releases, and other feature stories as necessary for publication in various media.
• Produce multimedia content adobe applications, i.e., such as adobe suite, adobe in design, adobe premiere, and adobe Photoshop.
• Capture and edit digital and photographic and video using office equipment.
• Use video camera to film subjects and actions in support of new packages; edit videos using software to create news packages; write scripts to support video and audio news packages.
• Answer queries from the media, including items of a sensitive nature and those that may be subject to misunderstanding if not properly explained, or which may draw adverse public reaction.

• This is being announced at multiple grade levels. Duties listed below will be performed in a developmental capacity at the GS-04/05/06 grade levels. At the full performance, GS-07, the incumbent will:
• Receive and evaluate 911 emergency calls to identify nature of emergency and level of response.
• Dispatch emergency response units, such as police, fire and emergency medical personnel and equipment.
• Maintain an accurate status of all emergency response equipment and personnel to assure prompt and accurate response.
• Provide emergency medical dispatching (EMD) assistance to callers with medical emergencies using emergency medical dispatch system.

• Oversees all adjudicative support and operations support functions and directs the activities of assigned staff responsible for case status tracking, the handling of public case inquiries.
• Make decisions and resolves problems involving interpretation of the law or unusual situations requiring interpretation and application of CIS policy to include resolution of complicated issues where decisions cannot be reached.
• Recommends changes, plans, goals, objectives, and milestones for substantive changes in the administration of case management with the potential for national implementation.
• Provides guidance and recommendations to a team of Legal Administrative Specialist responsible for responding to in-person, telephonic or written customer inquiries; make jurisdiction determinations by analyzing appropriate information and documents.
• Coordinates, plans, and adjusts work in collaboration with supervisors from other units to ensure that the work is accomplished in a consistent and timely manner to meet established priorities, goals.

• Serve as the principal adviser to the Regional Defense Counsel (RDC) on all matters related to Law Office Management and Operations.
• Plan, program, and execute contracts in support of legal operations and special programs.
• Identify personnel strength requirements, develops funding requirements, monitors case assignments, and monitors travel and equipment need.
• Manage all aspects of personnel management, including continuing legal education, certification, administration, and readiness of civilian and military personnel in multiple geographic locations.
• Serve as security manager for the regional field offices.

• You will serve as the senior civilian employee at the Public Works Department (PWD) responsible for the delivery of a full spectrum of public works services to the installation and supported commands to enable mission success.
• You will direct, control and coordinate all operations within the Public Works Department using broad knowledge in facilities management, technical, financial and administrative skills.
• You will formulate and monitor PWD budget requirements taking into account workload forecasts, payroll requirements, travel, training and other overhead requirements.
• You will direct Public Works Department subordinate supervisors, evaluate performance and hear grievances or complaints not resolved at lower levels of the department.
• You will review disciplinary actions and interact with union official in accordance with negotiated bargaining unit agreements.
• You will maintain liaison with senior level leaders throughout the installation and NAVFAC.

• The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity.
• Perform preliminary review of immigration applications and databases, identifying information relevant to the performance of background and security checks.
• Assist Asylum Officers in the adjudication of benefit applications, petitions, and removal actions by compiling and evaluating data and preparing case decisions.
• Review case decision documentation against applicant file to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Interact with applicant, attorney or representative of record to deliver case decision, ensuring understanding of decision or next steps.
• Conduct face to face interviews with applicants and elicits sufficient information to determine eligibility for immigration benefits and prepare reports on suspected fraudulent intent by applicants.

As a LEAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST at the GS-1035-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Leads the editing and dissemination of news, photos, biographies, fact sheets and informational materials to the public or specialized target groups within a domestic or foreign setting on multiple platforms, including AF.mil, SpaceForce.mil, AirmanMagazine.af.mil and via flagship Air Force and flagship DAF social media accounts.
• Develops and monitors short- and long-range strategic and operational plans for Air Force, Space Force and DoD news stories, information products, online magazine articles and images.
• Coordinates content plans across a multi-functional team to communicate key Department of the Air Force issues, policies, initiatives and objectives and effectively increase audience awareness, understanding, participation and support.
• Supports DOD by identifying appropriate DMA resources, audiences and platforms to communicate DAF themes and messages to a broad DOD-interested audience in support of command information goals.
• Provides context and recommendations to DMA and OSD/PA personnel and leaders on communicating with the DOD and defense.gov audience on a broad spectrum of defense and national security topics including: defense strategy, climate issues, military force structure, personnel, readiness, total force integration, quality of life, operational concepts, defense reform and defense infrastructure.
• Represents the director at DOD communications planning meetings and performs coordination to improve organizational direction and focus using applicable planning tools and techniques.
• Resolves conflicts between stakeholder communication goals and organizational guidance.
• Provides expert knowledge of DOD public affairs ethical guidelines and regulations as they apply to public affairs community relations and public affairs relations with business and nongovernmental organizations.

As a LEAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST at the GS-1035-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Leads the editing and dissemination of news, photos, biographies, fact sheets and informational materials to the public or specialized target groups within a domestic or foreign setting on multiple platforms, including AF.mil, SpaceForce.mil, AirmanMagazine.af.mil and via flagship Air Force and flagship DAF social media accounts.
• Develops and monitors short- and long-range strategic and operational plans for Air Force, Space Force and DoD news stories, information products, online magazine articles and images.
• Coordinates content plans across a multi-functional team to communicate key Department of the Air Force issues, policies, initiatives and objectives and effectively increase audience awareness, understanding, participation and support.
• Supports DOD by identifying appropriate DMA resources, audiences and platforms to communicate DAF themes and messages to a broad DOD-interested audience in support of command information goals.
• Provides context and recommendations to DMA and OSD/PA personnel and leaders on communicating with the DOD and defense.gov audience on a broad spectrum of defense and national security topics including: defense strategy, climate issues, military force structure, personnel, readiness, total force integration, quality of life, operational concepts, defense reform and defense infrastructure.
• Represents the director at DOD communications planning meetings and performs coordination to improve organizational direction and focus using applicable planning tools and techniques.
• Resolves conflicts between stakeholder communication goals and organizational guidance.
• Provides expert knowledge of DOD public affairs ethical guidelines and regulations as they apply to public affairs community relations and public affairs relations with business and nongovernmental organizations.

• 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.

• Ensure the physical security of the building and property of and the protection and safety of personnel.
• Provide protection to VIPs, to include General Officers, foreign dignitaries and high-ranking members of the Department of Defense.
• Perform dispatcher duties involving passing of information and directions to other Officers on patrol assignments.
• Exercise responsibility for the security of secure facilities, adjoining and disparate facilities and other areas housing.

The Personnel Security Program includes the processes of initiating, reviewing, and approving background cases for release to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in compliance with policies relating to completion of suitability investigations for Federal employees and others requiring background investigations for non-sensitive and public trust positions. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review position risk sensitivity levels as full assistant to the Personnel Security Specialist.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for new appointees including but not limited to paid or without compensation employees, volunteers, students, residents, and contractors. Reviews information submitted by the requesting office to validate level of background required, enters appointee information into a local data base tracking system and refers appointee for fingerprinting.
• Initiates, reviews and releases appointees background investigations in the NATIONAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SERVICES system or in conjunction with the VA- Adjudication Center (VA-AC)..
• Monitors the status of specific pending items, compiles data to produce reports, follows up to determine status and records results. Reports are produced on a regular basis (weekly) to keep top level management apprised of the status of the Suitability/Security Program and for performance management/performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintains logs of current employees who are in public trust positions and ensures reinvestigations are initiated, reviewed and released using e-NBIS within the required timeframe as per policy. Works closely with the VA-AC to monitor the progress of investigations when applicable.
• Takes and transmits electronic fingerprints for appointees or when the FBI returns fingerprints unclassifiable for various reasons. Only in rare instances when there is machine malfunction, manually takes fingerprints for the purpose of background investigations from OPM.
• Enters appropriate data in required databases related to an appointee's suitability from a wide variety of sources, i.e., fingerprint/badge log, notification(s) of investigation(s) scheduled by OPM, requests by OPM for additional information, receipt/disposition of results of both Special Agreement Checks (SAC's) and National Agency Check with Inquiry (Tl's) or higher, to include interim reports or pending completion reports, assignment for adjudication and final disposition of the investigation. As appropriate, logs and tracks the status of suitability issues referred by the Personnel Security Specialist for OPM adjudication.
• Assists in the execution of personnel security-related functions as they relate to VA Subjects in Veterans Affairs Centralized Adjudication and Background Investigation System (VA-CABS). Has basic knowledge of the application and training on using VA-CABS.
• Support the programming of PIV cards after being manufactured. Perform minor PIV troubleshooting of the PIV System during malfunctions and resolve system issues.
• Performs administrative tasks associated with the authorization and issuance of the PIV card, a standardized identification badge designed to increase security related with physical access to Federal facilities and networks and logical access to computer systems. PIV cards will be issued to current and new employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers who require access to VA­ controlled facilities and/or information systems.
• Accomplishes special projects in relation to the PIV Program. Uses appropriate approaches to perform a variety of duties related to special projects involving issues of a sensitive nature. Conducts research and compiles data from diverse sources, assembles information and develops reports or presentations.
• Maintains proficiency in the VA PIV Portal to create and issue PIV cards, capture biometrics, troubleshoot card and pin issues, and perform all aspects of card lifecycle management.
• Assists with the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Program in performing functions associated with the daily operations to include performing registrar and/or issuer duties and training sponsors on their roles and responsibilities.

• Monitor personnel access via both personal sight and electronic access control systems into restricted area.
• Interview subjects, witnesses, and persons involved in cases for documentation.
• Prepare written reports on all incidents and investigations as required.
• Conduct initial inquiries for both administrative and potential criminal complaints.
• Conduct periodic parcel, package, container, and equipment checks following prescribed special procedures.

• Patrolling facilities and/or restricting individual's access to locations.
• Secure found drugs, weapons, and contraband.
• Perform random spot checks for compliance with key control, supply, property and vehicle security regulations and directives.
• Respond and react appropriately to hostage situations and abductions, which involves exercising situational judgment.
• Verifying authentication of badges, registrations, or property passes of staff and visitors.

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• Verify visitor identity through use of identification cards, badges, biometrics, automated records, vehicle decals and/or verbal questioning.
• Question suspicious persons and detain those suspected of criminal and/or illegal activity.
• Apply non-lethal force during escalated situations when necessary.
• Monitor personnel access into restricted areas.
• Determine appropriate security action for emergency situations.