Joining the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Office of Security, Security Programs Division, Field Support Branch will allow you to support the USSS Enterprise, its protective mission, and its investigation mission by coordinating implementation and oversight of security policies, programs, and standards to protect and safeguard personnel, property, facilities, and information, and to oversee and support emergency preparedness (EP), response planning, and continuity of operations (COOP).
To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. GS-13 Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $90,025.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing a majority of the duties listed below: Monitoring program implementation and practices to assure the appropriate handling and safeguarding of classified and sensitive information for which protection and accountability are required by regulations; Analyzing local administrative, information, physical security, Emergency Preparedness (EP) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) programs, to include providing advice and guidance to stakeholders in resolving routine security problems/issues; Conducting research, providing analysis, and presenting findings and recommendations on subjects applicable to local administrative, information, physical security, EP and COOP programs. There is no education requirement for the GS-13 grade level. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
The selectee will serve as a Regional Security Specialist (Reemployed Annuitant and ICTAP eligibles) in the Office of Security. Typical work assignments include: Interprets and implements Executive Orders, Regulations, and USSS guidelines and policies to develop security, Emergency Preparedness (EP), and Continuity of Operations (COOP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and applicable instructions for internal and external stakeholders. Monitors facility security program, to include facility access control standards for Field Office personnel, to include contractors and visitors. Monitors the effectiveness of the local security, EP, and COOP programs and provides advice and guidance to investigative office personnel regarding updates, procedures, and other requirements. This Regional Security Specialist (Reemployed Annuitant and ICTAP eligibles) position starts at a salary of $90,025.00, GS-13, with promotion potential to $117,034.00 at GS-13 Step 10 (base pay). The locality adjustment will be added to the base salary of the selected location. The selectee may report to and work from any of the below listed offices while still being required to travel to the other offices on a regular basis. The selectee will provide service and support to the following seven (7) offices: Chicago Field Office Indianapolis Field Office St. Louis Field Office Louisville Field Office Springfield Resident Office Milwaukee Resident Office Lexington Resident Office Applicants will only be considered for a maximum of one location based on the duty station selected at the time of application. The applicant will be responsible for all of the locations listed but will only physically report to one of the locations above.