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

Department of Education Headquarters • District of Columbia, DC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position serves as a Personal Protection Specialist and assists with developing and planning protection for the Secretary and, when appropriate, the Deputy Secretary. Duties include supporting investigations concerning threats to these officials and coordinating liaison activities with the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, U.S. Capitol Police, and other federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies. The GS-13 role also coordinates telecommunications arrangements, including secure telephone and other electronic communications with the Department of Education and the White House.

For the GS-13, the incumbent is responsible during their shift for the Secretary’s security while traveling to and from the 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 operating a motor vehicle, domestic and international travel, and work outside normal duty hours, potentially including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime. It is designated emergency essential and may require reporting during weather-related or federal government closures.

Requirements

• For GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11, performing at least two of the following: providing protective service in the United States, including during heightened threats requiring continuous protection; implementing protective security plans and liaison activities; or conducting protective service advance activities in the United States.
• For GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12, performing at least two of the following: providing protective security for a senior executive department head or equivalent in the United States, including during heightened threats requiring continuous protection; implementing protective security plans for such an official and conducting liaison activities; or conducting protective service advance activities in the United States and overseas and investigating threats to such an official.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date. Current federal employees must also meet applicable time-in-grade and time-after-competitive-appointment requirements within that period.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to qualify for and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Must qualify to obtain 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 disqualifying felony or domestic violence conviction under the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Pre-employment and random drug testing are required.
• Must complete a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Male applicants age 18 and over must be registered with Selective Service.
• May be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Must work outside normal duty hours, potentially including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime; domestic and international travel is required.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate security, communications, transportation, and logistics requirements for the Secretary of Education.
• Serve as a Personal Protection Specialist and assist in developing and planning protection for the Secretary and, when appropriate, the Deputy Secretary.
• Assist in investigations concerning threats to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary.
• Coordinate official liaison activities with the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, U.S. Capitol Police, and other federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies concerning personal protective security operations.
• For the GS-13 role, provide security for the Secretary during travel to and from the residence and office, events and meetings, domestic and overseas travel, and periods requiring continuous protection.
• Coordinate telecommunications systems, including secure telephone services and other electronic communications with the Department of Education and the White House.
• Plan and coordinate transportation, communications, scheduling, site security, and logistical requirements for senior agency officials.
• Assess threats and vulnerabilities and implement appropriate protective measures.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, intelligence, security organizations, and relevant Department of Education and White House offices on threat-related matters.
• Operate a motor vehicle as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Excused leave for parent/teacher conferences (3 hours) and annual health screenings (4 hours), and 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 student loan repayment as a recruitment incentive, subject to a service agreement.

What This Job Offers

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