Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist (Area Commander)

DHS Headquarters • Los Angeles, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Protective Service (FPS) is hiring a Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist (Area Commander) to support its mission to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorism, criminal acts, and other hazards that threaten U.S. Government critical infrastructure, services, and the people who provide or receive them. The position is based in one of the listed locations: Atlanta, Georgia; Augusta, Maine; Camden, New Jersey; Central Islip, New York; Denver, Colorado; Detroit, Michigan; Fort Worth, Texas; Kansas City, Missouri; Los Angeles, California; Miami, Florida; Savannah, Georgia; Washington, District of Columbia; or Woodlawn, Maryland.

After onboarding, the employee may be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, a partnership of more than 20 federal and local agencies. When that assignment ends, the employee will return to supporting FPS. The position exercises law enforcement authority under Title 40 U.S.C. § 1315 and provides investigative and law enforcement services on government-owned or leased properties. The incumbent may carry a firearm, operate motor vehicles, travel frequently, and be reassigned to different geographic locations under a mobility agreement. The role may be designated as essential personnel and is subject to random drug testing.

This is a supervisory position at the full performance level. The incumbent supervises a geographically dispersed workforce, serves as a senior FPS representative on Facility Security Committees, and coordinates with local, state, and federal law enforcement officials. Required training includes designated federal law enforcement and physical security programs, field training, in-service requirements, and firearms qualifications. A pre-employment medical examination and successful background investigation for a Top Secret clearance are required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level, including providing guidance on physical security threat vulnerabilities and assessments; analyzing, evaluating, and inspecting security programs and proposing solutions; applying technical expertise to complex physical security, investigative, or law enforcement issues and recommending corrective actions; and supervising or developing team members through guidance on policies, procedures, or performance standards.
• Meet applicable Time-In-Grade requirements; qualifying current or former federal employees must provide SF-50 documentation as specified.
• Valid state driver's license at appointment; the role requires operating motor vehicles.
• Successfully pass a background investigation for a Top Secret clearance, including review of financial issues and certain criminal offenses and drug-related matters.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug testing.
• Pass a pre-employment medical examination and be determined physically fit to perform strenuous duties, including duties that may involve physical force, agility, and quick decision-making.
• Successfully complete required training, including CITP or UPTP, AITP, PSTP, field training and evaluation, in-service requirements, and weapons qualifications, unless applicable requirements have already been completed.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency; qualify quarterly thereafter.
• Sign a mobility agreement and be available for reassignment to different geographic locations.
• Meet law enforcement authority, training, and firearms eligibility requirements; individuals convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible to possess firearms or ammunition for this position.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment if required.
• Serve a one-year probationary period if required; first-time supervisors or managers must serve a one-year supervisory probationary period and may be required to complete supervisory training within one year of assignment.
• Meet Selective Service requirements if applicable.
• Provide direct deposit information for federal salary payments.
• Submit a resume of no more than two pages that explicitly demonstrates the required specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement duties under Title 40 U.S.C. § 1315.
• Serve on Facility Security Committees as the senior FPS representative, providing guidance on physical security, investigations, and law enforcement.
• Supervise a geographically dispersed workforce and ensure work products support operational and organizational goals.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor staff effectiveness against organizational goals and milestones.
• Interact with local, state, and federal law enforcement officials to support the effective exchange of accurate crime data and related information.
• Provide investigative and law enforcement services to tenant or customer agencies, federal employees, and members of the public on government-owned or leased properties.
• Carry a firearm while performing duties and maintain firearms proficiency, including quarterly qualification.
• Operate motor vehicles as required and travel frequently.
• Complete designated basic, advanced, physical security, field, and in-service training requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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