Joining the Secret Service, Office of Protective Operations, allows you to serve as a Lead Investigative Protection Officer. This position supports an integrated protective and investigative mission(s) which plans, directs, coordinates, and implements domestic and international protective and investigative policies, programs and operations of the Secret Service.
To qualify for the GS-12: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level performing duties such as: Implementing protective instructions and procedures and providing guidance/direction to team members. Planning logistics for protective services and transportation. Covering a designated security post. Preparing reports and presentations to senior level management on protective services and investigation activities. Providing technical advice and guidance regarding protection and law enforcement operations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Under 5 CFR 330.601, Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligibles in the local commuting area will receive special selection priority. Time-in-Grade Requirement: An individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
The selectee will serve as the Lead Investigative Protection Officer in the Office of Protective Operations, William Clinton Division or Obama Protective Division. The duties for this position includes: Maintains a designated security post implementing appropriate protective instructions and procedures and restricts access to secure areas to authorized personnel. Inspects all operational, safety, emergency, and convenience equipment of protective vehicles to ensure peak operating conditions. Determines vulnerable areas and initiates physical security inspections to determine compliance with established requirements. Prepares physical security reports outlining deficient areas and recommends corrective actions. Assigns, oversees, and reviews the work of team members; identifies team and/or program resource requirements; enhances team members' performance and professional development. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the Secret Service's security initiatives in support of our protective and investigative missions. The Lead Investigative Protection Officer starts at $101,401 (GS-12, step 01), with potential to $135,773 (GS-12, step 10).