Joining the Secret Service, Office of Technical Development and Mission Support, Technical Security Division will allow you to conduct and coordinate a variety of highly technical security functions at the White House and other USSS facilities in the Washington, DC area and field offices worldwide. This Security Specialist position starts at a base salary of $59,319 (GS-11 step 01), with promotion potential to $84,546 (GS-13 step 10). For more information on the Secret Service click here.  

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Security Specialist in the Office of Technical Development and Mission Support, Technical Security Division. Typical work assignments include:

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 level (starting base salary $59,319) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level performing duties such as: Assisting with conducting security surveys and determining appropriate technical security options based on findings; Assisting with installing intrusion detection systems, access control systems, or lock and key systems; Testing security and screening equipment to evaluate security vulnerabilities; OR PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related; or A combination of specialized experience, as described above, and related graduate level education beyond the first year of graduate level study. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. GS-12: You qualify for the GS-12 level (starting base salary $71,099) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing duties such as: Installing intrusion detection systems, access control systems, lock and key systems; Inspecting and ensuring the proper installation, function, and maintenance of security equipment; Interpreting technical material, rules, regulations, and instructions to resolve security issues; and Developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives detection and mitigation systems. 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 qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Current or Former Political Appointees: 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. 

Education

Please see qualifications section. 

Contacts

• Address United States Secret Service (DHS-USSS) Please read entire announcement Washington, District of Columbia 20223 United States
• Name: APT Talent Management
• Phone: 202-406-6420
• Email: [email protected]