Police Officer (Secret Service Police) Emergency Response Team

U.S. Secret Service•Washington, DC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Secret Service Police (Uniformed Division) protects facilities and venues secured for U.S. Secret Service protectees. Officers safeguard the White House complex, the Vice President’s residence, other designated facilities, and foreign missions and embassies; travel in support of Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of state or government missions; and enforce protective responsibilities under Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056A. The Emergency Response Team (ERT) is a specialized Secret Service Police unit that provides full-time tactical support to the Presidential Protective Division. On order, ERT also provides tactical support to designated protectees, protected venues, and National Special Security Events. Applicants who cannot successfully complete the ERT selection school or specialty basic school may remain with the Secret Service Police in a non-tactical role. The role requires extensive training, including 13 weeks at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and 18 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center, followed by a 9-week ERT Selection and Basic Training. Officers must maintain firearm proficiency and a Top Secret clearance. Newly appointed officers normally work a 40-hour week on a set schedule, with shifts and workdays varying according to assignment and staffing requirements. The position is a limited-term Schedule B excepted appointment for three years and 120 days, after which the employee may be converted to career status or separated.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Possess a current valid driver’s license and be REAL ID compliant.
Be at least 20 years old at application; applicants may be referred up to their 40th birthday, with possible exceptions for certain federal law enforcement service. Applicants must be 21 at appointment.
Possess at least a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency for the LE-01 grade level.
Submit to pre-appointment and random drug testing, and disclose prior drug use, attempted use, or experimentation.
Pass an automatic credit check, security interview, polygraph examination, drug screening, medical examination, background investigation, and obtain and retain a Top Secret clearance.
Complete 13 weeks of FLETC training, 18 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center, and 9 weeks of ERT Selection and Basic Training.
Register with the Selective Service System or be exempt, if a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
Meet vision requirements: uncorrected vision of at least 20/100, correctable to 20/20 in each eye; applicable waiting periods and post-surgery tests apply for specified vision surgeries.
Meet hearing requirements: hearing loss must not exceed 25 decibels in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges.
Meet the position’s medical and physical requirements, including capacity for moderate to arduous exertion, walking and standing, firearm use, and work in inclement weather; adequate dexterity and emotional and mental stability are also required.
Successfully complete the National Crime Information Center Uniformed Division Entrance Examination, Applicant Physical Abilities Test, and interview process.
Sign a four-year Continuing Service Agreement if selected for the recruitment incentive.
Use the applicant’s official name as shown on valid government identification.
Comply with restrictions on visible body markings on the head, face, neck, hands, and fingers; a single conservative, unobtrusive ring tattoo on one finger is permitted.
Meet one of the listed ideal experience categories: military combat-arms experience, military tactical-operator experience, military special-operations training, direct combat experience, tactical-operator experience in a U.S. Government special operations unit, membership on a federal/state/local law-enforcement tactical team, or completion of requisite special-operations or tactical-team training.
Be appointed under a limited-term Schedule B excepted appointment of three years and 120 days; conversion to career status or separation follows the appointment period.
May be required to serve a two-year trial period and receive written certification for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Military experience in a combat-arms occupational specialty, as a tactical operator in a non-support or non-administrative role, completion of training for a military special operations unit, or direct combat experience.
Experience as a tactical operator in a U.S. Government special operations unit, membership on a federal, state, or local law-enforcement tactical team, or completion of the requisite training for such a unit or team.
Superior qualifications or skills that meet a special need of the Secret Service may be considered for special needs/superior qualifications pay-setting authority.

Responsibilities

Safeguard the White House complex, the Vice President’s residence, other designated facilities, foreign missions, and embassies.
Travel in support of Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of state or government missions.
Enforce protective responsibilities under Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056A.
Provide full-time tactical support to the Presidential Protective Division as a member of the Emergency Response Team.
On order, provide tactical support to designated protectees, protected venues, and National Special Security Events.
Carry and use a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan similar to a 401(k)
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules
Telework
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Employee training and developmental opportunities
Recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, payable in four installments subject to eligibility, performance requirements, and a four-year service agreement