Security Specialist (Reemployed Annuitant and ICTAP eligibles)

U.S. Secret Service • Los Angeles, CA

19d

About The Position

The selectee will serve as a Security Specialist within the U.S. Secret Service's Office of Technical Operations Directorate, assigned to either the Technical Security Division or the Aviation and Airspace Security Division. The role involves conducting and coordinating highly technical security functions at the White House and other U.S. Secret Service facilities, helping ensure a secure technical environment for the President and Vice President, providing limited technical security for other protectees, and providing technical assistance for investigative support.

The position starts at a base salary of $90,925 (GS-13, Step 1) and may reach $118,204 (GS-13, Step 10), with a locality adjustment added according to the selected duty station. Applicants are considered for only one location, selected at the time of application.

New hires under the reemployed-annuitant authority will receive a four-year, non-status term appointment in the competitive service. Reemployed annuitants may be hired on full-time, part-time, or intermittent schedules under the conditions described in the announcement. The position requires a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance, drug testing, a credit check after a conditional offer, a valid state motor vehicle operator's license, and a financial disclosure report.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance.
• Submit to a drug test before appointment and random drug testing while occupying the position.
• Submit to a credit check after accepting a conditional offer of employment.
• Possess and maintain a valid U.S. state motor vehicle operator's license.
• Submit a financial disclosure report.
• For GS-13, have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent performing qualifying security-related duties, including the experience described in the announcement.
• Meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Reemployed annuitants may receive only one appointment per job series.
• Current or former political appointees who held specified Executive Branch appointments within the last five years must disclose this information to Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Consult with agency personnel and contractors to review proposals, plans, and specifications for property renovations and office relocations, ensuring compatibility with technical security policies and standards.
• Develop, enhance, and/or modify database storage, collection, and dissemination processes.
• Inspect office electronic security systems annually for compliance with established and approved U.S. Secret Service standards.
• Instruct non-technical office personnel on the proper use of office electronic security systems.
• Recommend solutions regarding detection installation, maintenance, and lifecycle replacements.
• Conduct security surveys and make recommendations to leadership.
• Train non-technical office personnel on electronic security systems, address questions, and help ensure effective system operation.
• Develop and/or modify database processes to improve data management and support security operations.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
• Under an approved dual-compensation waiver, eligible reemployed annuitants may receive their full annuity and full Federal salary.
• Annual and sick leave may be available to eligible reemployed annuitants; leave is not applicable for an intermittent work schedule.
• Overtime may be available on a full schedule, subject to maximum hour limitations.

What This Job Offers

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