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

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13 level. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Major duties for this position include but are not limited to: Performs executive protection operations for the Secretary of DOL, visiting dignitaries, or other officials designated by the Secretary on short notice. These duties include coordinating with domestic and foreign law enforcement officials, and coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Secret Service and U.S. State Department. Leads, coordinates and/or assists other investigators in the interview of witnesses and victims to determine the reliability and credibility of information and statements provided, and interrogation of suspects; identification, collection, analysis, categorization, chain of custody for and storage of physical evidence and applicable testimony related to the conduct of criminal investigations. Plans, organizes and coordinates sensitive and complex criminal investigations of alleged or suspected violations of federal laws. The results, effects, or consequences of the investigations may constitute presenting criminal investigative cases to the jurisdictional United States or States' Attorney's Office, for obtaining search and seizure warrants, making arrest; and presenting final results of the investigative case to the jurisdictional United States or States' Attorney's Office for indictment or prosecution. While at official or social functions, may coordinate liaison with host committee, press, radio or television representatives, ensuring their activities do not interfere with protective arrangements or put the protected at risk. Prepares comprehensive investigative reports (such as laws violated, reconstructs sequence of events, suspect and witness interviews, established relationships, conclusions, etc.), affidavits, and other official or legal documents that are detailed, accurate and timely. Performs authoritative and immediate action in emergency situations, drawing on extensive training and experience and uses whatever force is necessary to quell a disturbance and shroud the protectee from assault. Coordinates and/or maintains a protection posting during official or social functions attended by the protectee, restricting access to closed areas to only those persons authorized to enter. Keeps in close proximity to the protectee at residence, during travel and in places he/she may occupy or visit. When required, interviews abusive threatening or mentally ill persons seeking admittance to protected areas, determining in each case if they constitute a protection threat. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Subject to pre-employment and ongoing random drug tests.
• Requires medical exam and must maintain physical requirements.
• Requires a valid driver's license and have the ability to obtain a government license to operate a government vehicle.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
• Must qualify with and carry a firearm.
• Selectee is entitled to Law Enforcement Availability Pay at the rate of 25% of base pay, as prescribed in Title 5 United States Code, Section 5545.
• Certificates of completion equivalent to FLETC CITP (submit certificate/proof with application).
• Certificates of completion of equivalent protective services course (submit certificate/proof with application).
• Domestic and foreign travel required.

Qualifications

You must meet the Basic Requirements listed in the Education Requirements section and the Specialized Experience to qualify for Criminal Investigator, as described below. For GS-11 : Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-09 in the Federal Service. For GS-12 : Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-11 in the Federal Service. For GS-13 : Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. GS-11 Qualifying specialized experience for the GS-11 is defined as: experience working on Federal investigations; Developing operational plans and determining investigative priorities of cases; developing and eliciting information from confidential sources; and utilizing technical equipment related to security detail operations, utilizing computer hardware, software applications and other technical investigative equipment. OR you may substitute education for experience: -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, you may qualify by a combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, your total qualifying experience is calculated as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then, your education is calculated as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. The two percentages are added together. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. (Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education). GS-12 Qualifying specialized experience for the GS-12 is defined as: experience in performing protective surveys and protective operations; developing criminal investigative reports upon completion of assignments facilitating the determination of appropriate actions and final decisions; researching and providing evidence and data in the preparation for adjudication of criminal cases; and providing assistance to senior agents regarding research, policies, procedures, or readiness plans. GS-13 Qualifying specialized experience for the GS-13 is defined as: experience demonstrating, and skill in, applying laws, regulations, executive orders, advanced principles, concepts, as well as investigative techniques associated with operational law enforcement intelligence collection; obtaining and evaluating information from many diverse sources including alleged criminals and reluctant witnesses; surveillance planning, including those surveillance activities involving multiple parties, the latest technology, and methods that are subject to changing legal admissibility; and collecting data concerning the safety and security of DOL personnel. Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) maximum entry date age: The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a LEO position. Law Enforcement Officers are subject to mandatory separation when they reach a combination of: Age 57, and; 20 years experience under law enforcement service that is formally approved for retirement coverage. 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 only for veterans. However, 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.) 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. Individuals assigned to a LEO position must be able to successfully pass pre-and post-employment physical fitness requirements. Preemployment physicals are scheduled by DPO after selectee accepts tentative offer. DPO sends medical clearance document to HR after selectee has cleared DOL medical screening. DPO Criminal Investigator positions have a training requirement: The incumbent must have attended an Acceptable federal law enforcement training equivalent to Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Criminal Investigative Training Program (CITP). (Certificate of completion/proof required at application) Incumbent must also have attended an acceptable protective services course to provide adequate protective services. (Certificate of completion/proof required at application)

Education

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Leslie Carey
• Phone: 312-353-0507
• Email: [email protected]