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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Protective Service Specialist, GS-1801-12/13, FPL 13 (DE)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$101K/yr - $157K/yr

1+ years exp

The position is located in the Department of Education's Office of Finance and Operations, specifically in the Office of Security, Facilities and Logistics Services. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating security, communications, transportation, and logistics for the Secretary of Education, ensuring their safety during official and personal events.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Incumbent is responsible, during her/his shift for the security of the Secretary, to and from her/his residence and office, while attending events and meetings both official and personal inside and outside her/his office, while on travel within the United States and overseas, and during periods of heightened threats or federal government alert that would require continuous protection

Serving as a Personal Protection Specialist and assists in the development and planning for the protection of the Secretary of Education and when appropriate, the Deputy Secretary of Education

Assisting in investigations concerning threats to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary. Coordinates official liaison activities with the United States Secret Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Capitol Police and other federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies, relating to the personal protective security operations of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary

Coordinating with appropriate offices/agencies to ensure that all telecommunication systems are in place to include constant secure telephone services and other electronic communication systems with the Department of Education and the White House

Qualification

Protective service experienceSecurity planningThreat assessmentLiaison coordinationLogistical coordinationCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Relocation will not be paid

Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service

You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period

A background investigation and fingerprints will be required

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level

One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-11 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: Experience in providing protective service within the United States, as well as during periods of heightened threats that would require continuous protection

Experience in implementing protective security plans as well as liaison activities with other partners in doing so

Experience performing protective service advance activities within the United States

One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: Experience in providing protective security of a senior executive department head or equivalent within the United States, as well as during periods of heightened threats that would require continuous protection

Experience in implementing protective security plans for a senior executive department head or equivalent as well as liaison activities with other partners in doing so

Experience performing protective service advance activities, within the United States and overseas, and investigating threats to a senior executive department head or equivalent

Knowledge of personal security processes, methods, techniques, and systems involving threat assessment and vulnerability identification

Ability to plan, prepare and coordinate administrative communications, transportation, security, and other logistical requirements for key agency officials

Knowledge of security program interrelationships sufficient to coordinate and serve as a liaison with appropriate offices/agencies

This position requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle. A valid driver's license is required for the position

This position is designated as Emergency Essential and may require the incumbent to work during weather related closures

Must be able to qualify for and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Level Clearance

The incumbent must qualify to obtain a Special Deputation by the United States Marshal Service; including at minimum: having successfully completed an accredited basic law enforcement training program (civilian or military); having at least one year of previous law enforcement experience; and not having been convicted of a felony, and crime of domestic violence as defined in Title 18, USC Section 922(g)(9) Lautenberg Amendment

The incumbent will qualify for the Federal Law Enforcement Retirement System (6C) if on the date of hire the employee is 37 years old or younger, and/or has creditable law enforcement experience

This position requires random drug testing

This position requires the incumbent to work other than the normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays and overtime

Domestic and international travel is required