Protective Service Specialist, GS-1801-12/13 (DE) @ Department of Education Headquarters

Job Summary

This position is located in Department of Education, Office of Finance and Operations (OFO), Office of Security, Facilities and Logistics Services (OSFLS), Protective Service Division, in Washington, DC. The incumbent reports to the Special Agent in-Charge via the Assistant Special Agent in-Charge. Incumbent coordinates security, communications, transportation, and logistics requirement for the Secretary of Education.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-12/13, if you possess the following specialized experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-12 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:

• 1. Experience in providing protective service within the United States, as well as during periods of heightened threats that would require continuous protection.
• 2. Experience in implementing protective security plans as well as liaison activities with other partners in doing so.
• 3. Experience performing protective service advance activities within the United States.

Specialized Experience for the GS-13 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:

• 1. 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.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Experience performing protective service advance activities, within the United States and overseas, and investigating threats to a senior executive department head or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). GS-12 Knowledge of personal protection principles, methods, techniques, and procedures to assess security threats and vulnerabilities, identify potential risks, and implement appropriate protective measures for senior government officials at residences, events, during travel, and under heightened-threat conditions.

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate personal protection operations, including transportation, communications, scheduling, site security, and other logistical requirements, to support the safe and effective movement and activities of senior agency officials. Knowledge of threat reporting, investigative procedures, and security coordination practices to support the assessment and resolution of threats against senior agency officials and facilitate information sharing with appropriate federal, state, and local law enforcement and security organizations.

GS-13 Ability to independently analyze complex threat information, evaluate vulnerabilities and changing security conditions, exercise sound judgment in determining protective requirements, and adapt personal protection measures to address emerging risks during routine operations, official travel, public events, and periods of heightened threat. Ability to develop, evaluate, and coordinate comprehensive protective plans involving multiple operational requirements, stakeholders, and security resources; resolve logistical and operational conflicts; and ensure coordination of transportation, communications, site security, and related arrangements for senior agency officials.

Ability to coordinate complex threat-related matters and integrate security protocols, information, and operational requirements among law enforcement agencies, intelligence and security organizations, and appropriate Department of Education and White House offices to support a coordinated response to threats against senior agency officials.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy 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. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.

Major Duties

• APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.
• We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.
• As a Protective Service Specialist, GS-1801-12/13 (DE), GS-1801-12, you will be responsible for: This position is located in Department of Education, Office of Finance and Operations (OFO), Office of Security, Facilities and Logistics Services (OSFLS) in Washington, DC.
• Serving as a Personal Protection Specialist and assisting 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.
• Coordinating 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.
• As a Protective Service Specialist, GS-1801-12/13 (DE), GS-1801-13, you will be responsible for: 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Condition of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial 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 probationary OR trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Key Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• May be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Position is subject to drug testing upon entry to the position, as well as random drug testing.
• Must be able to qualify for and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Level Clearance.
• Requires operation of a motor vehicle.
• A valid driver's license is required for the position.
• Position requires the incumbent to work other than the normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays and overtime.
• 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.
• 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.
• Domestic and international travel is required.