This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service (FPS), Boston, Massachusetts.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is administering the regional program for the contract security guard/protective security officer's programs and for providing technical expertise in initiating and leading projects involving the evaluation of related security programs and operations. Duties performed: Maintain uniformed law enforcement presence. Design countermeasures for tenant agencies. Maintain armed contract security guards. Perform background suitability checks for contract employees. Share intelligence among Federal/State and local governments.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Specialized Experience: GS-13: Applicant must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Providing leadership and technical expertise in developing, maintaining, and managing new and existing contract security and performance measurement programs; Administering the regional program for the contract security guard/protective security officer's programs; AND Leading projects involving the evaluation of related security programs and operations. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Only the first five pages of your resume will be used to make an eligibility/qualifications determination. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. NOTE: 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. Law Enforcement: As required, the incumbent must maintain law enforcement qualification sand proficiencies and possess law enforcement authority under Title 40 of the United States Code, Section 1315, exercising such authority to provide investigative and law enforcement services to customers' agencies, Federal employees, and members of the general public located and/or conducting business in government-owned or leased properties. If the incumbent is vested with 40 USC 1315 authority, he/she must also: Meet the established experience, basic training, and in-service training requirements for the enforcement of police powers, which includes the Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP); qualify quarterly (or as other policy dictates) in the use of firearms and other weapons. Motor Vehicle Operation: This position requires the incumbent possess a valid driver's license, maintain a safe driving record, and demonstrate they are medically qualified to operate a motor vehicle safely in accordance with the standards and procedures established in 5 CFR 930.Periodic verification of license and safe driving record will be required. Pre-employment Medical Requirement: Prior to appointment, the person selected for the position must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties, which may include protecting citizens, taking suspects into custody, and responding to situations requiring physical agility and quick and legally sufficient decision making. Also, must successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination (which includes, but is not limited to vision, hearing, cardiovascular and mobility of extremities) given by an authorized government physician. This position may be subject to periodic incumbent examinations in the future. Tour of Duty: Must be available for overtime and shift work. Training: Must successfully complete the FPS Physical Security Training Program and all other required physical security, personnel security and contract related training established by FPS.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: CSB HR Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]