Protective Service Specialist, GS-1801-12/13 (DE)

Department of Education Headquarters • District of Columbia, DC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Protective Service Specialist works in the Department of Education’s Office of Finance and Operations, Office of Security, Facilities and Logistics Services, Protective Service Division, in Washington, DC. The position reports to the Special Agent in-Charge through the Assistant Special Agent in-Charge and coordinates security, communications, transportation, and logistics for the Secretary of Education.

The specialist serves as a personal protection specialist and assists with developing and planning protection for the Secretary and, when appropriate, the Deputy Secretary. Duties include assisting with investigations into threats against them and coordinating liaison activities with the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, U.S. Capitol Police, and other federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies. The position also coordinates telecommunications and electronic communications, including secure telephone services and systems connecting the Department of Education and the White House.

At the GS-13 level, the incumbent is responsible during their shift for the Secretary’s security while traveling between residence and office, attending official and personal events and meetings, traveling domestically and internationally, and during heightened-threat or federal alert periods requiring continuous protection. The role requires domestic and international travel, operation of a motor vehicle, and work outside normal duty hours, potentially including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males age 18 and over must be registered with Selective Service.
• Must complete a background investigation and fingerprint check and be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must qualify for and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must qualify for Special Deputation by the U.S. Marshals Service, including successful completion of an accredited basic law enforcement training program, at least one year of prior law enforcement experience, and no felony or qualifying domestic-violence conviction.
• Must meet the specialized experience requirements for the selected grade: one year equivalent to GS-11 for GS-12, or one year equivalent to GS-12 for GS-13, performing at least two of the three listed protective-service duties for that grade.
• GS-12 specialized experience includes protective service in the United States, implementing protective security plans and liaison activities, or performing protective-service advance activities in the United States.
• GS-13 specialized experience includes protecting a senior executive department head or equivalent in the United States, implementing protective plans for such an official and liaising with partners, or conducting protective-service advance activities in the United States and overseas and investigating threats to such an official.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the vacancy announcement closing date.
• Must be able to work outside normal duty hours, potentially including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Domestic and international travel is required.
• May be required to serve a probationary or trial period and is subject to drug testing upon entry and random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a personal protection specialist and assist in developing and planning protection for the Secretary of Education and, when appropriate, the Deputy Secretary.
• Coordinate security, communications, transportation, and logistical requirements for the Secretary of Education.
• Assist in investigations concerning threats to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary.
• Coordinate liaison activities with the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, U.S. Capitol Police, and other federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies concerning protective operations.
• At the GS-13 level, provide security for the Secretary during the incumbent’s shift at residences, offices, events, meetings, domestic and overseas travel, and periods requiring continuous protection.
• Coordinate with appropriate offices and agencies to ensure telecommunications and electronic communications systems are in place, including secure telephone services and communications with the Department of Education and the White House.
• Plan, coordinate, and adapt protective operations, including transportation, communications, scheduling, site security, and related logistics.
• Assess threats and vulnerabilities and coordinate protective measures and threat-related information with relevant agencies and offices.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Family-friendly work environment and work-life-balance support.
• Excused leave for parent/teacher conferences (3 hours) and annual health screenings (4 hours).
• Matching leave for community volunteer service.
• Alternative work schedules may be available.
• May be eligible for a recruitment incentive, subject to a service agreement.
• May be eligible for a relocation incentive, subject to a service agreement.
• May be eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive, subject to a service agreement.

What This Job Offers

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