Protective Armor Vehicle Specialist

U.S. Secret Service•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Protective Armor Vehicle Specialist serves in the U.S. Secret Service Office of Protective Operations, Special Services Division. The role uses automotive technology expertise to maintain, equip, and repair a state-of-the-art protective vehicle fleet and support protective driving operations for the secure and efficient transportation of protectees. The official title is Protective Armor Specialist. The position begins at $67,248 (GS-07, step 1), with promotion potential to $136,830 (GS-12, step 10). The specialist supports the Secret Service mission by maintaining the performance of the U.S. President’s protective vehicle fleet. The role is covered by Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO), for which additional compensation of up to 25% of base salary may be paid. Employment requires a Top-Secret clearance, firearm qualification, physical fitness, medical and background screening, and completion of or an appropriate waiver for the 13-week Uniformed Police Training Program and 10-week Mixed Basic Training Course. The selectee must obtain and maintain specified automotive certifications within 24 months of onboarding and have three of the required five ASE certifications or equivalent at appointment. A two-year trial period and a Continued Service Agreement following successful completion of training may apply.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and a current valid driver's license; must be REAL ID compliant.
Obtain and retain a Top-Secret clearance.
Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
Submit to pre-appointment and random drug testing, a polygraph examination, and medical examinations; disclose prior drug use, attempted use, or experimentation.
Be at least 21 at application and referred before the 40th birthday, subject to stated exceptions for certain federal law enforcement service.
Carry and use a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency; applicants with a disqualifying misdemeanor crime-of-domestic-violence conviction are ineligible unless the conviction has been pardoned, expunged, or set aside.
Meet the stated vision and hearing standards and pass physical fitness assessments.
Complete or secure an appropriate waiver for the 13-week Uniformed Police Training Program at FLETC and the 10-week Mixed Basic Training Course at the Agency's James J. Rowley Training Center.
At appointment, have three of the five required ASE certifications or equivalent.
Within 24 months of onboarding, obtain and maintain five or more ASE certifications or equivalent, an ASE Master certificate or equivalent, a major automobile manufacturer certification, or a qualifying manufacturer college co-op program certification.
For GL-07 qualification, meet one of the stated alternatives: a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement; at least one full year of graduate education; at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GL-05; or a combination of specialized experience and related graduate education.
For GL-09 qualification, meet one of the stated alternatives: a master's or equivalent graduate degree or two years of progressively higher graduate education in a related field; at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GL-07; or a combination of specialized experience and related graduate education beyond the first full year.
Meet the qualifications and requirements by the announcement closing date.
Submit transcripts when qualifying through education or training in place of experience; official transcripts may be required if selected.
Successfully pass Phase I and Phase II assessment and screening requirements to receive a conditional offer and final consideration.
Sign a Continued Service Agreement before assignment to an initial training class.

Responsibilities

Ensure fleet maintenance follows inspection procedures, guidelines, and policies to support stakeholder safety.
Maintain and track vehicle performance data, operational reports, customer service records, and safety records.
Participate in logistics and strategic planning to arrange protective services and transportation support for internal and external law enforcement partners.
Maintain proficiency in protective motorcade operations, including tactical driving of armored vehicles and defensive tactics, to securely transport authorized personnel.
Maintain, equip, and repair the protective vehicle fleet.