Technical Security Investigator (Reemployed Annuitant and ICTAP eligibles)

Summary

The Secret Service is seeking retirees of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to support our integrated mission and impart knowledge and experience to the current workforce. The Office of Technical Operations (TEC) is responsible for providing technological subject matter expertise and solutions in relation to authorized protective and criminal investigations.

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Technical Security Investigator in the Office of Technical Operations in one of the following divisions: Aviation and Airspace Security Division (ASD), Operational Communications and Integration (OCI), and Technical Security Division (TSD). Typical work assignments include: Installing, monitoring, maintaining, analyzing, and evaluating the latest known technologies (e.g., state-of-the-art intrusion detection systems and devices) used by domestic and international groups to penetrate Agency sites or harm protectees. Assisting in protective countermeasures and related law enforcement response planning duties; tactics and techniques; and aiding senior agents with potential violations and security deficiencies. Assisting in analyses conducting surveys, adjusting plans and schedules, and assisting in development of alternative strategies. Providing advice and assistance to senior officials and representatives from other federal agencies and organizations. The qualification 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. The U.S. 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. Apply for this exciting opportunity to support the integrated mission of the Secret Service. This Technical Security Investigator position starts at a base salary of $90,925 (GS-13, Step 1) with potential to $118,204 (GS-13, Step 10).

Qualifications

To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. GS-13 Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting base salary $90,925) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as: Planning work involving at least one of the following areas: physical security, intrusion detection, access control, video assessment, surveillance systems, technical surveillance countermeasures, chemical, biological and radiological hazard countermeasures, fire protection, network security, or cyber security. Leading staff related to any of the above specific subject matter areas. Providing guidance for investigative and surveillance purposes. Developing programs related to any of the above specific subject matter areas. The qualification 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 U.S. 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. LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, USC, Section 922(g)(91)). Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, USC, Section 1001).