NSA Police Officer - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)

National Security Agency's Police Officers provide armed and uniformed security, force protection, and law enforcement functions in support of NSA's mission, assets, personnel, and facilities headquartered in and around Fort Meade.

The NSA Police Force is an integral part of the NSA Security and Counterintelligence organization, which provides NSA worldwide counterintelligence, personnel, and facilities security support.

Primary Responsibilities: - Counterterrorism & Force Protection - Pedestrian and vehicular access control - Response and mitigation of security, medical, and fire emergencies - Critical incident management - Enforcement of laws and regulations relative to the protection of NSA assets - Vehicle, facility, and material security inspections - Firearms training and range management - Patrol of NSA property

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with a high school diploma or GED and no experience.

Experience working with basic office resources (e.g., e-mail, web browsers, word processors, and presentation graphics), working in security, law enforcement, and/or military service is desired. Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid U.S. driver's license. Certification in Act 120, MPTC, FLETC exempt, CPR, and AED is preferred.

FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. Degree in Criminology, Behavioral Science, Law Enforcement, or a Security related field is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.

Relevant experience must be with NSA police, equivalent experience (e.g., SARU, ATFP), or in security (i.e., personnel or physical). Certification in the following areas is preferred (i.e., Firearm, Act 120, MPTC, FLETC exempt). CPR, AED, HAZMAT, and Incident Command certifications and/or training is also preferred.

Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid U.S. driver's license. Formal or informal leadership is preferred. SENIOR Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associates Degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Degree in Criminology, Behavioral Science, Law Enforcement, or a Security related field is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable. Relevant experience must be with NSA police, equivalent experience (e.g., SARU, ATFP), or in security (i.e., personnel or physical).

Certification in the following areas is preferred (i.e., Firearm, Act 120, MPTC, FLETC exempt). CPR, AED, HAZMAT, and Incident Command certifications and/or training is also preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid U.S. driver's license. Formal or informal leadership is preferred.

Relevant experience must include one or more of the following: law enforcement, or experience in any discipline within security (personnel or physical) or counterintelligence. Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid U.S. driver's license.

If not counted toward education, military experience may count for up to two years of relevant experience.