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Posted: March 10, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Operational Security Specialist (Executive Protection Agent)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Department of Justice

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Location

Salary

$102,415 - $133,142

per year

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March 31, 2026More DOJ jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves providing close personal protection to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons and other key officials, including carrying a firearm and ensuring their safety during daily activities.

The role requires assessing threats, implementing security measures, and staying updated on protective tactics to maintain a secure environment.

It's ideal for experienced law enforcement or security professionals with a background in executive protection who thrive in high-stakes, detail-oriented situations.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience in personnel, communications, and physical security
  • Experience operating, directing, and controlling law enforcement and physical security activities
  • Ability to assess situations and determine appropriate responses
  • Proficiency in threat assessment and mitigation strategies
  • Authorization to carry and use a firearm for close physical protection
  • Skills in analyzing protective operations and maintaining relevant databases
  • Commitment to ongoing training in threat management and protective procedures

Full Job Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience proving all aspects of personnel, communications security and physical security.

Experience with assisting with operating, directing, and controlling law enforcement and physical security activities. Experience assessing situations and determining appropriate responses.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:

This position is in the Protective Operations Unit (POU), Director's Office, Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

Serves as an Executive Protection Agent on the detail responsible for providing executive level personal protection to the Director and other designees.

Implements protective operations and threat mitigation for the BOP Director. Required to carry a firearm and provide close physical protection for the Director and other designees.

Participates in the organization and retention of work-related documents; maintains an understanding of relevant threat management data bases; pursues/schedules training opportunities that provide updated tactics, trends, and operational procedures in the field of threat/protective investigations and protective operations.

Analyzes and communicates relevant protective operations, threat assessment factors and applies subject matter expertise to the protective detail operations.

Ensures safe surroundings, which involves consistent investigation and are obligated to apprehend suspicious individuals should they endanger the Director or others designated for protection.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CO-2026-0209