Supervisory Investigative Protection Officer

Full Job Description

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Protective Operations, Joseph Biden Protective Division or Presidential Protective Division, allows you to serve as a Supervisory Investigative Protection Officer.

This position supports integrated protective and investigative missions which plan, direct, coordinate, and implements domestic and international protective and investigative policies, programs and operations of the Secret Service.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your 1-year probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for the grade GS-13, you must possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Assigning and/or reviewing team members' work.

Performing and/or conducting protective or investigative activities. Ensuring investigative data is accurately entered into all required systems.

Planning logistics for protective services and transportation for law enforcement partners. Preparing reports and/or presentations for senior management on protective or investigative operations.

Time-in-Grade Requirement: 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 competitive service 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, "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). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply.

The qualification and eligibility requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

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.

Major Duties:

The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Investigative Protection Officer in the Office of Protective Operations, Joseph Biden Protective Division or Presidential Protective Division.

Typical work assignments include: Managing staff who perform protective, investigative, technical, and administrative tasks; making sure work is timely and meets quality standards; and reviewing employee performance.

Managing logistics and strategic planning for protective services and transportation for internal and external law enforcement counterparts; ensuring security procedures are implemented at official events and that restricted areas are monitored and accessible only to authorized personnel.

Conducting complex and sensitive law enforcement investigations; providing oversight and guidance on procedures and regulations; and ensuring compliance with protective and investigative standards.

Staying current on criminal intelligence and investigative developments; coordinating security needs with internal and external law enforcement partners.

Preparing and reviewing investigation reports and crime prevention surveys; documenting findings, causes, and recommendations to prevent future incidents.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the Secret Service's security initiatives in support of our protective and investigative missions.

This Supervisory Investigative Protection Officerposition starts at a base salary of $90,925.00, GS -13, step 1 with promotion potential to $118,204.00 GS-13 step 10.