Supervisory Security Specialist

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Administration, Security Programs Division will allow you to to develop, coordinate, implement and oversee security policies, programs and standards to protect and safeguard the Agency's personnel, property, facilities and information. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Security Specialist in the Office of Administration, Security Programs Division. Typical work assignments include: Oversees, coordinates, and implements the Administrative, Information, and OPSEC Security Programs, which ensure authorized access to USSS facilities, as well as the safeguarding of classified, and sensitive but unclassified information. Conducts research, provides analysis and presents findings and recommendations on subjects applicable to the assigned branch requiring fundamental changes that impact program activities and the mission of the agency. Identifies and resolves operational issues; develops and or modifies internal operating guidelines; and develops policy in security techniques, methods, and practices in order to meet the changing needs of the Service in satisfying security requirements. Responsible for prioritizing and assessing work assignments based on time constraints, talent capabilities of staff, difficulty of assignments, and collaboration with other offices; evaluates program objectives, accomplishments, staffing, allocation resources, and equipment requirements. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the administration of security policies and procedures for the U.S Secret Service. The Supervisory Security Specialist positions start at a salary of $143,913 (GS-14 step 1) with potential salary 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. Subject to a one-year probationary period for supervisors/managers. 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.