The selectee will serve as a Technical Security Investigator specializing in one of the following areas: Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems; Electronics; Enabling Unmanned Aerial Systems; IT Network; Technical Security, Coordination, and Protective Duties; Technical Surveillance Countermeasures; Video Management and Integration; Communications; or Command & Control in the Office of Technical Operations, Aviation and Airspace Security Division (ASD) or Operational Communications and Intelligence Division (OCI).

The Aviation and Airspace Security Division (ASD) develops, coordinates, and implement airspace security plans for sites visited by the President and Vice President of the United States or other designated USSS protectees. Please note, ASD is only selecting candidates for positions located in Landover, MD.

The Operational Communications and Integration Division (OCI) provides secure, and integrated communications for Secret Service protectees and ensures reliable, interoperable systems with federal, state, and local partners to support protective and investigative missions. Please note, OCI is only selecting candidates for positions located in Washington, DC.

Typical work assignments include:

• Installing, monitoring, and evaluating the latest known technologies (such as state-of-the-art intrusion detection systems and devices) that may potentially be used by hostile entities, both domestic and abroad, either independently or as groups, to penetrate Agency sites or otherwise harm protectees.
• Conducting routine security searches to identify, detect, deter, and stop potential or actual threats involving hazardous materials, items, devices, persons, or unsafe environmental conditions.
• Assisting with implementing protective countermeasures and supporting law enforcement responsive planning duties.
• Contributing to the development and organization of investigative tactics and techniques to support investigations of suspected criminal violations.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the United States Secret Service's security initiatives in support of our protective and investigative missions. This Technical Security Investigator position starts at a salary of $105,251.00, GS-12, step 01 with a promotion potential to GS-13 to $136,830.00 step 10.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Possess a current valid driver's license. Must be REAL ID compliant.
• Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
• Certify registration or exemption with the Selective Service, if you are a male applicant born after 12/31/59.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing during employment.
• Submit to a polygraph examination prior to your appointment.
• Complete pre-employment medical examinations.
• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and under 40 at time of appointment. Exceptions may apply for those with current or prior service in federal law enforcement positions covered by special retirement provisions. The Secret Service has determined that age is essential to the performance of this position.
• Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon, or your conviction was expunged or set aside.
• Must have uncorrected vision of at least 20/100, correctable to 20/20 in each eye. LASIK, ALK, RK, and PRK surgeries are acceptable if required post-surgery visual tests are passed: Lasik (3 months), PRK (6 months), ALK/RK (1 year) waiting periods apply
• Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges.
• Complete or secure an appropriate waiver for a 13-week Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) AND a 10-week Mixed Basic Training Course (MBTC) at the Agency's James J. Rowley Training Center (RTC) Click here to review the required Fitness Standards. Failure to pass these training programs on the first attempt may result in separation from the U. S. Secret Service.

Qualifications

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your 1-year probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, performing the duties listed below, for the specialized program:

Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems:

• Support technical investigations to counter UAS threats using surveillance systems, countermeasures, and legal expertise.
• Assist protective teams by integrating security measures, coordinating with agencies, and enhancing aerial intrusion prevention.
• Help manage security programs against drone threats through expertise in device mitigation, TSCM, and RF monitoring.

Electronics:

• Utilizing tools to troubleshoot and perform systematic problem solving of electronic devices and systems.
• Testing, maintaining, installing, and evaluating electrical components and systems; and,
• Troubleshooting, maintaining, and ensuring security of computers and computer network systems.

Enabling Unmanned Aerial Systems:

• Develop, coordinate, and execute enabling UAS missions in compliance with federal regulations, agency policies, and mission objectives.
• Provide advanced technical guidance on enabling UAS systems, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and integration with other technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure proper training, risk management, and resource allocation for enabling UAS operations.

IT Network

• Conducting surveillance via electron monitoring systems such as audio, video, and motion.
• Analyzing network traffic, logs, and intrusion detection; and,
• Collect and monitor network security data to support real-time threat detection

Technical Security, Coordination, and Protective Duties:

• Conduct security assessments and site surveys to identify threats, implement countermeasures, and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Support protective teams by integrating technical measures, coordinating with law enforcement, and improving protective environments.
• Manage security programs by creating protocols, performing threat assessments, and deploying advanced solutions to reduce risks.

Technical Surveillance Countermeasures:

• Conduct TSCM inspections, including RF signal adjudication, component detection, and physical inspections, to identify and neutralize vulnerabilities.
• Perform TSCM functions using various specialized equipment and instrumentation.
• Apply policies and procedures for operating TSCM equipment effectively.

Video Management and Integration:

• Overseeing, designing and installing video surveillance systems with a concentration in Radio Frequency (RF) communication and video distribution.
• Conduct real-time monitoring and analysis of video feeds to detect threats, coordinate with security personnel for immediate countermeasures, and perform surveillance investigations using advanced equipment and techniques.
• Develop and coordinate security plans for video distribution systems to gather evidence and monitor suspects effectively.

Communications:

• Install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Radio over IP (RoIP) devices and systems, independently resolving routine issues and escalating complex problems as needed.
• Install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot Radio over IP (RoIP), independently resolving routine issues and escalating complex problems as needed.
• Assist in radio spectrum analysis and deconfliction activities, supporting compliance with FCC and NTIA requirements under guidance from senior specialists.

Command & Control:

• Support the application of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in planning processes; assist in preparing briefings and instructional materials on NIMS.
• Provide technical support for preparedness and response activities related to natural and man-made disasters; contribute to the development of plans for continuity of essential functions.
• Install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot situational awareness systems and their connectivity, supporting integration efforts and resolving standard connectivity issues.

The qualifications requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This announcement is being filled using the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Direct-Hire Authority. Agencies may appoint candidates directly to jobs, without regard to the provisions of Title 5 U.S.C.3309 through 3318. Therefore, Veterans' preference does not apply when appointing individuals. For more information on Direct Hire Authority please visit: Direct Hire Authority.

Veterans: Although the Direct Hire Authority permits hiring without regard to Veterans Preference, applicants who are eligible for Veterans Preference are encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (See Required Documents section for information on substantiating documents).

Upon review, your resume and/or supporting documents need to support your answer choices to the assessment questionnaire. If qualifying based on specialized experience, your resume must also reflect the one year of specialized experience requirement, in order to be considered. If the one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level cannot be identified in your resume, you will be considered not qualified. The competencies needed to perform this job are:

• Planning and Evaluating
• Self Management
• Technical Competence

In addition to addressing the vacancy specific questions, you must also submit the following documentation:

• Resume - Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. In order to receive credit for experience contained in an uploaded resume, your employment history should show work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week. To learn how to format and submit a two-page resume, please visit the USAJOBS Help Center.
• Are you a current or former federal employee? Submit a copy of your SF 50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing your position occupied and highest grade and step. Additionally, if you have or had service in a Federal Law Enforcement position covered by law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement, the SF-50 must show the retirement code. An award SF-50 does not contain the required information.
• Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? Submit
  a copy of your agency notice, copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
• Are you a Veteran? Veterans' preference does not apply to selections made using Direct Hiring Authority however, if you would like to submit your military records for benefits you may receive after selection, please submit the following: a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4). If a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4) is not available, other documentation listing the beginning and ending dates of active service and the type of discharge must be submitted to verify eligibility. If claiming 10-point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form (SF-15), "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference." For more information view Veteran Information.
• Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title, Type of appointment (Schedule a, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee) Agency, beginning and ending dates of your appointment.
• Completed a Federal Law Enforcement Training Program? Please submit a copy of your FLETC certification and transcript.

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