Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist (Rapid Protection Force)

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service (FPS), Rapid Protection Force, Auburn, Washington; Grand Prairie, Texas; Kansas City, Missouri; Washington, District of Columbia.

The Federal Protective Service is hiring for law enforcement jobs that have an exciting opportunity! Once onboarded, you may be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. The law enforcement component of the D.C. Task Force is a partnership of over 20 federal and local agencies working together to make D.C. the safest city in America. Once the assignment ends, you'll transition back to support FPS. Visit the D.C. Task Force page for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist (Rapid Protection Force) monitoring the effectiveness of assigned personnel in the delivery of services and developing, recommending and implementing necessary program changes to meet FPS goals and objectives. Duties performed: Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates; identifies, provides or arranges for developmental and training needs of employees. Providing technical advice and guidance to the Rapid Protection Force (RPF) Team members in meeting protection/security schedules and deadlines for regular and priority law enforcement situations. Conducts ongoing analysis to integrate and coordinate physical, cyber and electronic security operations with other related FPS programs (e.g., law enforcement and criminal investigations, emergency preparedness plans, and client relations and satisfaction with services provided). Providing oversight to employees through RPF Team Members to those who function as on-site Subject Matter Experts overseeing Protective Security Officers, program performance, standards, verification of physical security countermeasure effectiveness, review of Occupant Emergency Plans and provisions of training to tenants on a variety of security and security awareness topics, and stakeholder relationship management. Providing protection of life, property and the rights of individual citizens; enforcing and assuring compliance with statutes, laws, government facility rules and regulations, and protects the civil rights of all persons on property under the charge and control of the U.S. Government or in locations as may be necessary for the promotion of Homeland Security as directed by the DHS Secretary.

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/). Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required One-year probationary period may be required. Must meet Time-In-Grade requirements. A pre-employment drug test will be required. 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. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. License required: Yes, Driver's license Pre-employment physical required: Yes This is a non-bargaining unit position. Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will nott be paid. Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level. Supervisory Probationary Period: This is a supervisory position. Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to this position. Essential Personnel: This position will be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. § 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). The incumbent of this position is subject to random drug testing.