Protection Officer

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

If selected for this position, you will be required to:

• Obtain and maintain a top secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Submit to a counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination prior to your appointment.
• Undergo occasonal travel.
• Possess a valid U.S. state motor vehicle operator's license and maintain a valid license while you occupy the 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
• Complete a pre-employment medical examination (including vision, hearing, cardiovascular and mobility of extremities) by an authorized Government physician and be determined physically fit to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties. You will be required to undergo regular physical examinations and to maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of this agency.
• The work requires long hours, and considerable physical activity (walking, standing, bending, climbing, lifting, and carrying heavy objects), and defending oneself and/or others against physical attack.
• Protective assignments involve high risk of exposure to potentially dangerous situations and hazards inherent in security operations. May be required to work long and irregular hours, weekends, and evenings, frequently changing shifts. Assignments are subject to change without notice.
• Sign a consent form to certify your understanding of the conditions of employment for this position.
• Successfully complete a 10 week Mixed Basic training course.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  
  

NOTE: The person selected for this position may be subject to a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-07 if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level performing duties such as:

• Maintaining designated security post; or
• Managing visitor access; or
• Patrolling or guarding grounds, facilitates and/or residences.
  
  

GS-8: You qualify for the GS-8 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level to include performing duties such as:

• Maintaining designated security post; or managing visitor access; or patrolling or guarding grounds, facilitates and/or residences.
  
  

And

• Operating security monitoring devices (e.g., magnetometers and x-ray screening technology); or
• Responding to various types of security situations (e.g., inappropriate or suspicious behavior or activity).
  
  

GS-9: You qualify for the GS-9 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 level performing duties such as

• Maintaining designated security post; or managing visitor access; or patrolling or guarding grounds, facilitates and/or residences.
  
  

And

• Operating security monitoring devices (e.g., magnetometers and x-ray screening technology); or responding to various types of security situations (e.g., inappropriate or suspicious behavior or activity).
  
  

And

• Conducting inspections, reporting deficiencies, and recommending security and/or safety improvements; or
• Taking violators into custody; or
• Detecting and identifying suspicious packages.
  
  

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.

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

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Subject to the availability of funding, candidates may be eligible for a recruitment incentive up to $20,000 for positions in the Washington, DC area.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

This position will require a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.

More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

The Secret Service prohibits employees from having visible body markings (including but not limited to tattoos, body art, and branding) on the head, face, neck, hand and fingers (any area below the wrist bone) (exception: a single conservative and unobtrusive tattoo in the form of a ring is authorized on one finger).

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