Technical Security Investigator

Full Job Description

Joining the United States Secret Service (USSS), Office of Technical Operations (TEC), within the Aviation and Airspace Security Division (ASD), Operational Communications and Integration Division (OCI), or Technical Security Division (TSD) allows you to provide specialized technical expertise and operational support, to develop and implement countermeasures against threats to protected individuals and facilities, and contribute to criminal investigations conducted by the USSS.

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 grade GS-12 or equivalent, performing the duties listed below, for the specialized program: Communications Install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Radio over IP (RoIP) devices and systems.

Install, test, maintain, evaluate, and systematically troubleshoot Radio over IP (RoIP) devices and systems.

Conduct radio spectrum analysis and deconfliction, ensuring compliance with FCC and NTIA requirements.

Command & Control Apply the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to planning processes and provide briefings and instruction on NIMS.

Provide technical advice on preparedness and response for natural and man-made disasters, including developing plans to ensure continuity of essential functions during all hazards.

Install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot situational awareness systems and their connectivity, integrating disparate technologies into a common operating picture.

Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Leading and conducting complex technical protection to identify, assess, and counter UAS threats.

Develop and oversee security strategies addressing aerial intrusions by managing drone threat programs, implementing device mitigation and RF monitoring, and recommending improvements.

Developing and implementing technologies, procedures, training, and risk management strategies through stakeholder collaboration.

Enabling Unmanned Aerial Systems Leading the execution of enabling UAS missions, ensuring full compliance with federal regulations, agency directives, and evolving mission requirement.

Overseeing maintenance, troubleshooting, and seamless integration on enabling UAS systems.

Developing and implementing technologies, procedures, training, and risk management strategies through stakeholder collaboration.

Electronics Testing and evaluating new tools to troubleshoot and perform systematic problem solving of electronic devices and systems.

Developing test and maintenance plans prior to installing electrical components and systems or evaluating the outcomes of installations.

Leading the planning of maintenance and troubleshooting activities to ensure security of computers and computer network systems.

Chemical Biological Countermeasures Leading, responding to, mitigating, or investigating known or suspected release of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) materials, including independently conducting hazard site surveys, characterization, and sample recovery operations.

Utilizing, repairing, and troubleshooting specialized hazmat and CBRN detection equipment.

Leading the planning of prevention of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) or Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) incidents.

Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Leading the execution and implementation of technical surveillance countermeasures inspections to include radio frequency signal adjudication, electrical and physical component detection, and physical inspections, identifying, and neutralizing technical penetrations and vulnerabilities.

Leading the performance and planning technical surveillance countermeasures functions utilizing a wide variety of technical surveillance countermeasures equipment and instrumentation.

Creating and implementing policies and procedures for the use of technical surveillance countermeasures equipment.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Leading and responding to incident scenes where explosive threats are suspected or determined.

Providing instruction on interpretation of x-rays of potential explosive devices, and/or other unknown and suspicious devices.

Developing curriculum and providing instruction to others to be able to differentiate between commercial, military, and home-made explosives.

Fire, Life-Safety, Hazmat Leading and conducting responses to incidents involving structure fires; hazardous materials (HAZMAT) releases; and/or technical rescue operations.

Leading inspections and reviewing or approving reports of inspections or investigating of various facilities (e.g., warehouses, shops, hospitals, offices, living quarters, etc.) for violations of fire regulations, and for conditions contributing to serious fire hazards.

Establishing criteria and reviewing or approving fire/life safety surveys for pre-incident analysis and incident response.

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 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).

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.

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 Technical Security Investigator, in the Office of Technical Operation, specializing in one of the following areas: Electronics; Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems; Enabling Unmanned Aerial Systems; Chemical Biological Countermeasures; Explosive Ordnance Disposal; Technical Surveillance Countermeasures; Communications; Fire, Life-Safety, Hazmat, or Command & Control.

The Aviation and Airspace Security Division (ASD) develops, coordinates, and implement airspace security plans for sites visited by the President and Vice President of the United States or other designated USSS protectees.

Please note, ASD is only selecting candidates for positions located in Landover, MD The Technical Security Division (TSD) provides specialized technical expertise and operational support, develops and implements countermeasures to address threats against protected persons and facilities, and supports criminal investigations conducted by the Secret Service.

Please note, TSD is only selecting candidates for positions located in Washington, DC.

The Operational Communications and Integration Division (OCI) provides secure, and integrated communications for Secret Service protectees and ensures reliable, interoperable systems with federal, state, and local partners to support protective and investigative missions.

Please note, OCI is only selecting candidates for positions located in Washington, DC, Miami, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Boston, and Philadelphia.

Typical work assignments include: Installing, monitoring, and evaluating the latest known technologies (such as state-of-the-art intrusion detection systems and devices) that may potentially be used by hostile entities, both domestic and abroad, either independently or as groups, to penetrate Agency sites or otherwise harm protectees.

Conducting routine security searches to identify, detect, deter, and stop potential or actual threats involving hazardous materials, items, devices, persons, or unsafe environmental conditions.

Assisting with implementing protective countermeasures and supporting law enforcement responsive planning duties.

Contributing to the development and organization of investigative tactics and techniques to support investigations of suspected criminal violations.

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

This Technical Security Investigator position starts at a base salary of $90,925 (GS-13, step-1), with a promotion potential $118,204 (GS-13, Step-10).