Photographer (Forensics)

U.S. Secret Service • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Photographer (Forensics) serves in the Secret Service Office of Field Operations, Forensic Services Division, as a technical expert in visual imagery supporting investigative and protective processes and their legal implications and situational outcomes. The role supports the Secret Service investigative and protection missions through specialized photographic work, technical imagery, and research.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance.
• Submit to a credit check after accepting a conditional offer of employment.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and submit to random drug testing while in the position.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.
• For GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-10, including selecting photographic equipment and composition techniques, photographing people, events, facilities, equipment, or field activities, and using digital imaging software to process photographic images or visual files.
• For GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including carrying out forensic photographic assignments in various environments, producing imagery for investigations or official purposes, and advising stakeholders on photographic requirements.
• Current or recent federal employees applying under applicable merit promotion procedures must meet time-in-grade requirements; current or former federal employees must provide appropriate SF-50 documentation.
• Qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
• Qualification must be based on experience; education cannot substitute for required experience.
• Current or former political appointees within the last five years must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
• Employees may not have visible body markings on the head, face, neck, hands, or fingers, except for one conservative, unobtrusive ring tattoo on one finger.

Responsibilities

• Collect photographic imagery data for 3-D model design and technical simulation training development.
• Use complex software systems to process images into 360-degree panoramas and other outputs for different uses.
• Provide protective survey photography to enhance stakeholder safety and security.
• Use drone technology to provide photographic and visual imagery for investigative and protective applications, case work, and legal purposes.
• Participate in complex research projects to develop prototypes and photographic techniques, including macro/microphotography, laser, infrared, ultraviolet, x-ray, and low-light photography.
• Design and construct new equipment, such as cameras, lenses, light sources, filters, and processing equipment.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance.
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program.
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays.
• Potential flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers.
• Employee training and developmental opportunities.
• Disabled veteran leave for eligible federal employees.

What This Job Offers

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