The Division of Protective Operations of the U.S. Department of Labor provides executive protection services to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of the Department of Labor, and other officials designed by the Secretary. The Division conducts inquiries and investigations into significant matters of security concern. This position is outside the bargaining unit.

Duties

This position is a Supervisory Criminal Investigator and also serves as an Assistant Special Agent In Charge. The position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), Division of Protective Operations (DPO). The DPO provides executive protection services to the Secretary of Labor and other officials designated by the Secretary; conducts inquiries and investigations into significant matters of security concern; and supports the Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG), by ensuring that Department leadership is available to continue essential functions during and following an emergency situation. The DPO also supports the US Presidential successor program. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in managing the Division in its mission to provide physical protection for the Secretary and other senior Department of Labor (DOL) officials, as well as to coordinate and conduct protective intelligence and other criminal investigations. The primary duty of this position is to protect the personal safety of United States officials and to investigate, apprehend and/or detain individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States. The rigorous activities required to perform these duties must be performed by physically vigorous individuals. As such, the incumbent must meet the established age requirements and pass initial and periodic physical examinations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Subject to random drug tests.
• The incumbent is required to be available to work additional hours, per pay period, to meet the requirements of the Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) as prescribed in Title 5 United States Code, Section 5545.
• Requires a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
• Requires a valid driver's license and have the ability to obtain a government license to operate a government vehicle.
• Must qualify with and carry a firearm.

Qualifications

Medical Requirements: The duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking, prolonged periods of standing, use of firearms, impact weapons, and exposure to inclement weather. The incumbent must undergo routine medical examinations for this position. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbows, shoulders, hips, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order to perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good distance vision in each eye, correction permitted, to 20/20 is mandatory. Near vision, contact lenses permitted must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of this position are exacting and responsible and involve activities under trying conditions, the applicant must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to him/herself or others is disqualifying. Any pre-existing condition that is intentionally hidden during the hiring process, including falsification of medical records, is grounds for termination of employment. Minimum Age Requirements: An applicant must enter a Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) law enforcement covered position or a Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) law enforcement covered position not one day later than his/her 37th birthday. Please note: Applicants appointed to Criminal Investigator positions in the Federal service must not have reached their 37th birthday upon appointment to the position unless they previously served in a Federal civilian law enforcement position covered by special civil service retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. This requirement may be waived nly for veterans. Hwever, the primary duties of these positions are classified as "rigorous". When age is determined to be essential to performance of the job, a waiver is not required and may not be authorized. An age waiver is not automatic. An individual who has passed the maximum entry age limit but previously served in a covered position, may be eligible for consideration and reinstatement of coverage if he/she will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered law enforcement service by the time he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 57. See OPM Retirement Handbook for further details. The Maximum Entry Age requirement (See Maximum Entry may be waived for applicants eligible for veterans' preference.) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience to at least the next grade level, GS-13, in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience providing physical protection for high-ranking officials, coordinating and/or conducting protective intelligence investigations on the federal, state, and local level; utilizing technical equipment related to security detail operations. (ie., intrusion detection systems and radio communications equipment); and preparing investigative reports.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-14 level for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Matthew Hendricks
• Phone: 312-353-8474
• Email: [email protected]