Supervisory Investigative Protection Officer

Full Job Description

Joining the United States Secret Service, with the Office of Field Operations, 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 GS-13 grade level 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.

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.

Time-in-Grade Requirement: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service on a non-temporary appointment.

Applicants must provide a copy of their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), that should include their position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).

Qualification AND Eligibility Requirements Must Be Met: The qualification and eligibility requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Investigative Protection Officer, in the Office of Field Operations.

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 Officer starts at a base salary of $90,925.00 (GS-13, step-1), with a promotion potential to $118,204.00 (GS-13, Step-10).