This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation utilizing the DHA for the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Position Summary: Serves as an Executive Protection Officer with CID's Executive Protection Field Office; assists with planning protective operations, countermeasures, protective intelligence, and duties to protect senior leadership and personnel from acts that may jeopardize their safety and security.

Duties

Plan, develop, and execute strategies for protection of high-ranking officials in protection operations. Lead and conduct intricate or delicate criminal intelligence analysis involving senior officials in support of protection operations. Analyze vulnerabilities in program and/or systems to be able to recommend corrective actions to the appropriate official in protection operations. Develop, coordinate and issue policies, procedures, and instructions regarding personal/high-ranking protection.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Must agree in writing to comply with management-directed permanent change of station movement to meet mission requirement.
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must qualify with and carry a firearm.
• Must meet qualifications outlined in the Lautenberg Amendments.
• Top Secret Clearance required.
• Position requires completion of SF-312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement.
• Drug testing required.
• Temporary duty travel will be required about 25% of the time.
• Physical examination required.
• Completion of CID Basic Special Agent Course, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or recognized equivalent training.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience is defined as: GS-09: One year of specialized experience in conducting criminal investigations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). GS-11: One year of specialized experience in planning, developing, and conducting major fraud criminal felony investigations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). GS-12: One year of specialized experience in assisting in planning, developing, and conducting major procurement fraud investigations and providing investigative guidance to subordinate criminal investigators. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11 or above). GS-13: One year of specialized experience in independently planning, developing, and conducting major procurement fraud investigations and providing investigative guidance to subordinate criminal investigators. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above). Age has been determined to be essential to the performance of duties for the positions to be filled with this job announcement; age waivers will be considered in accordance with the provisions in DoDI 1400.25, Volume 336. Law Enforcement Retirement Coverage: This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. For more information follow this link. Primary Law Enforcement Officer: https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/LE_Primary_SRC.pdf Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): LEAP in the amount of 25% has been approved for this position. Applicants must agree to work an average of two hours extra per day to meet the requirements for LEAP as described in 5 U.S.C.5545a(d)(1). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: May manage, plan, and participate in protective service missions, undercover functions such as surveillance and sting operations. Performance of these kinds of duties require: moderate, to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Incumbent must possess sufficiently good vision, with or without glasses, in each eye, in order that they may perform the duties satisfactorily. Near Vision, glasses permitted, must be acute for the reading of printed material the size of typewritten characters. The ability of incumbent to hear the conversational voice and whispered speech is required (any hearing impairment may be compensated by use of a hearing aid). Since the duties of the position are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, incumbent must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition, which would cause the applicant to be a hazard to themselves or to others, will disqualify themselves for appointment. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Criminal InvestigationInvestigatory AnalysisProtective Services

Education

Education: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.):

GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or at least two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position that would otherwise substitute for specialized experience.

GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or completed 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or completion of all requirements for an LL.M. degree from an accredited college or university in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position that would otherwise substitute for specialized experience.

Combining Education and Experience:GS-09: Having some specialized experience, but less than one year; and more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. The total must be at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education in excess of 18 hours (total semesters hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)

GS-11: Having some specialized experience, but less than one year; and more than two years but less than three years of education as described in B. The total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education in excess of 36 hours (total semesters hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)

For the GS-12 and GS-13 position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address HT-W4VKAA USA CRIM INVEST TASK FORCE CB101A2 DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk