Photographer (Forensics)

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Field Operations, Forensic Services Division will allow you to serve as a technical expert in various aspects of visual imagery regarding the investigative and protective processes impacting legal implications and situational outcomes. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

The selectee will serve as a Photographer (Forensics) in the Office of Field Operations, Forensic Services Division. Typical work assignments include: Collecting photographic imagery data for 3-D model design and technical simulation training development; using various complex software systems to process images into 360 degree panoramic and outputs images in a variety to align different uses. Providing protective survey photography to enhance the safety and security of stakeholders. Providing photograph/visual imagery utilizing drone technology to assist in investigative and protective applications, case work, and legal implications. Participating in complex research projects to develop new prototypes and photographic techniques (i.e., using macro/microphotography, laser, infrared, ultraviolet, x-ray and low light photography and designs and constructs of new equipment (i.e. new cameras, lenses, light sources, filters, and processing equipment). Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the Secret Service mission by supporting the investigative and protection Mission.

U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service 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 a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.