Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist (Rapid Protection Force)

DHS Headquarters•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Protective Service (FPS), Rapid Protection Force (RPF), and is based in Auburn, Washington; Grand Prairie, Texas; Kansas City, Missouri; or Washington, District of Columbia. The role supervises RPF personnel, monitors their service delivery, and develops, recommends, and implements program changes to support FPS goals and objectives. 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. After that assignment, the employee will return to supporting FPS. The incumbent leads an RPF team and may be deployed anywhere in the nation at short notice, with or without established infrastructure. The role includes providing law enforcement and security services at government-owned or leased properties under authority granted by Title 40 U.S.C. § 1315. The position is designated as essential personnel and requires frequent travel, the ability to carry and qualify with a firearm, and compliance with physical, medical, training, and occupational safety requirements. A mobility agreement may require reassignment to different geographic locations.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Successfully pass a background investigation, including the required investigation for a Top-Secret clearance; financial issues, criminal offenses, and illegal drug use or possession may be reviewed.
Meet time-in-grade requirements when applicable and meet all qualifications by the announcement closing date.
For GS-13, at least one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-12, including leadership functions such as planning and reviewing employees’ work or improving its quality; collaboration with federal, state, or local law enforcement officials to exchange crime data; and evaluation of security systems to ensure regular risk assessments.
Provide a resume of no more than two pages that explicitly demonstrates the required specialized experience.
Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire assessment, if required.
Possess a valid driver’s license at appointment.
Successfully complete required training, including CITP or UPTP, AITP, PSTP, field training and evaluation, other in-service requirements, and weapons qualifications, unless applicable training has previously been completed.
Meet FPS experience and RPF basic training requirements and all applicable in-service training requirements for exercising police powers.
Be physically fit to perform strenuous duties, pass the pre-employment medical examination, and potentially undergo periodic incumbent examinations.
Carry a firearm while performing duties, maintain firearm proficiency, and qualify quarterly after completing the required firearms training.
Not be disqualified from firearm possession under the Lautenberg Amendment, including due to a misdemeanor or felony domestic-violence conviction.
Complete pre-employment drug testing with a negative result and submit to random drug testing.
Comply with applicable OSHA requirements and use provided personal protective equipment as required.
Be able to serve as essential personnel during continuity-of-operations events, including weather closures, protests, acts of terrorism, or funding interruptions.
Sign and comply with a mobility agreement if required to relocate to different geographic locations.
Serve a one-year supervisory probationary period if applicable; a supervisory training course may also be required within one year of assignment.
Provide required SF-50 documentation if a current or former federal employee applying under applicable rules.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
If currently or recently a political appointee, disclose the information to the Human Resources Office.

Responsibilities

Plan and assign subordinate employees’ work, review performance, and identify, provide, or arrange developmental and training needs.
Provide technical advice and guidance to RPF team members to meet protection and security schedules and deadlines for routine and priority law enforcement situations.
Analyze and coordinate physical, cyber, and electronic security operations with related FPS programs, including law enforcement and criminal investigations, emergency preparedness, and client relations.
Oversee RPF team members and on-site subject matter experts responsible for Protective Security Officers, program performance, standards, verification of physical security countermeasures, Occupant Emergency Plans, tenant security training, and stakeholder relationships.
Protect life, property, and individual rights; enforce compliance with laws, statutes, and government facility rules and regulations; and protect civil rights on property under U.S. Government control or at other locations as directed for Homeland Security purposes.
Provide investigative and law enforcement services to tenant and customer agencies, federal employees, and members of the public at government-owned or leased properties.
Travel frequently and serve during continuity-of-operations events, including government closures and other emergencies.