Police Officer (Secret Service Police) CTAP, ICTAP

U.S. Secret Service•Washington, DC

About The Position

Secret Service Police (Uniformed Division) Officers protect facilities and venues secured for U.S. Secret Service protectees. Assignments include safeguarding the White House complex, the Vice President’s residence, designated facilities, foreign missions, and embassies, as well as traveling in support of Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of state or government missions. Officers enforce protective responsibilities established under Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056A. Newly appointed officers normally work a 40-hour workweek on a set schedule. Workdays and shifts vary by assignment and staffing needs. Officers complete 13 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, or Artesia, New Mexico, followed by 18 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland. Officers must carry and use a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency. The role requires moderate to arduous physical exertion, including walking and standing, and may involve exposure to inclement weather. Applicants must complete required examinations, physical testing, interviews, medical and security checks, a polygraph, and a background investigation. The position requires a Top-Secret clearance, which must be retained throughout the career. A two-year trial period applies. Eligible newly appointed federal employees may receive a recruitment incentive of up to $75,000, subject to a four-year continuing service agreement and the terms described in the announcement.

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 and under 40 at appointment; applicants must be 21 at appointment for the LE-01 grade level. Exceptions to the upper age limit may apply to certain federal law enforcement service.
Submit to pre-appointment and random drug testing and disclose prior drug use, attempted use, or experimentation.
Pass an automatic credit check after meeting initial qualifications.
Be legally eligible to carry and use a firearm; a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction disqualifies an applicant unless pardoned, expunged, or set aside.
Complete 13 weeks of FLETC training and 18 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center; failure to meet standards on the first attempt may result in separation.
Register with the Selective Service or be exempt if a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
Have uncorrected vision of at least 20/100, correctable to 20/20 in each eye, and meet the stated post-surgery waiting periods and visual testing requirements for LASIK, PRK, ALK, or RK.
Meet hearing standards: hearing loss must not exceed 25 decibels in either ear at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz, and applicants must hear a whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear without a hearing aid.
Obtain and retain a Top-Secret clearance.
Use the official name shown on valid government identification in the application.
Serve a two-year trial period and receive written certification that continued employment advances the public interest to remain employed after the period.
For the LE-01 grade level, possess at least a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency.
Complete the required application phases, including applicable entrance examination, physical abilities test, interview, credit and security checks, polygraph, medical examination, and background investigation.
Pass the Applicant Physical Abilities Test, which includes push-ups, sit-ups, the Illinois Agility Run, and a 1.5-mile run.
Meet physical and medical standards for duties involving moderate to arduous exertion, walking and standing, firearm use, and exposure to inclement weather; have sufficient manual dexterity and physical function, and emotional and mental stability.
Applicants selected must sign a four-year Continuing Service Agreement in connection with the recruitment incentive, if applicable.
Applicants must travel to all phases of the application process at their own expense.
Comply with restrictions on visible body markings on the head, face, neck, hands, and fingers; one conservative, unobtrusive ring tattoo on one finger is permitted.

Responsibilities

Safeguard the White House complex, the Vice President’s residence, and other designated facilities.
Provide security for foreign missions and embassies.
Travel in support of Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of state or government missions.
Enforce mandated protective responsibilities under Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056A.
Carry and use a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency.

Benefits

Potential recruitment incentive of up to $75,000 for eligible newly appointed federal employees, paid in installments and subject to a four-year Continuing Service Agreement.
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
Disabled veteran leave for eligible federal employees