Operational Security Specialist (Executive Protection Agent)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Washington, DC

33d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Protective Operations Unit (POU), Correctional Programs Division, Correctional Services Branch, Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Serves as an Executive Protection Agent on the detail responsible for providing executive level personal protection to the Director and other designees. Implements protective operations and threat mitigation for the BOP Director. Required to carry a firearm and provide close physical protection for the Director and other designees.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• One year of specialized experience that equips you with the qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Experience proving all aspects of personnel, communications security and physical security.
• Experience with assisting with operating, directing, and controlling law enforcement and physical security activities.
• Experience assessing situations and determining appropriate responses.
• Must have three years of law enforcement coverage gained in a primary law enforcement position by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
• Completion of the mandatory courses "Introduction to Correctional Techniques (ICT) I and II" is a condition of employment for this secondary law enforcement position (for current Federal Law Enforcement Employees).

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Implements protective operations and threat mitigation for the BOP Director.
• Required to carry a firearm and provide close physical protection for the Director and other designees.
• Participates in the organization and retention of work-related documents.
• Maintains an understanding of relevant threat management data bases.
• Pursues/schedules training opportunities that provide updated tactics, trends, and operational procedures in the field of threat/protective investigations and protective operations.
• Analyzes and communicates relevant protective operations, threat assessment factors and applies subject matter expertise to the protective detail operations.
• Ensures safe surroundings, which involves consistent investigation and are obligated to apprehend suspicious individuals should they endanger the Director or others designated for protection.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• RELOCATION INCENTIVE OF 20% MAY BE OFFERED TO SELECTEE(S) WHO MEETS THE CRITERIA FOR RELOCATION INCENTIVES.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed