Protective Events Specialist

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Protective Operations, Dignitary Protective Division will allow you to plan, direct, and execute tactical security operations at events of national significance, including National Special Security Events (NSSE) to help prevent acts of terrorism and criminal activity against U.S. Secret Service (USSS) protectees and other event participants. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

The selectee will serve as a Protective Events Specialist in the Office of Protective Operations, Dignitary Protective Division. Typical work assignments include: Conducts a variety of ongoing and ad hoc administrative, technical research, and analytical assignments in support of the security programs and protective operations of the Office of Protective Operations and the Dignitary Protective Division (DPD). Reviews training and required briefings to ensure compliance with applicable event policies and to ensure alignment with specific mission objectives. Leads the development and delivery of comprehensive briefings and strategic communications for National Special Security Events (NSSE) plans throughout the advance, operational, and after-action phases. Oversees coordination and serves as the principal liaison with U.S. Secret Service (USSS) subcommittee chairpersons and senior representatives from federal, state, local, and Department of Defense (DoD) entities to ensure continuity of operations for high-level foreign dignitaries and NSSE-designated events. Advises division and directorate leadership on the implications and feasibility of major event program plans, proposals, and recommendations. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the U.S. Secret Service by becoming a recognized authority in protective events operations supporting the mission of the Office of Protective Operations, Dignitary Protective Division. The Protective Events Specialist position starts at a salary of $ 143,913, GS-14 step 1 with a potential to $ 187,093, GS-14 step 10.

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 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.