Supervisory Security Specialist

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Administration, Security Programs Division will allow you 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: Directs mandated Security Programs Division goals and objectives to include those regarding HSPD-12; access control; administrative security to include the Security Classification Guide Program; physical security; industrial security; security clearance verifications; security education and training, and related reporting. Formulates short and long-range program area plans, goals, and objectives. Continually evaluates the effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy of security services processes, and maintains compliance with ODNI, Department of Homeland Security, and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards and thresholds. Oversees the management, development, and accountability of all employees within the Security Programs Division; evaluates employee performance; assigns and reviews completed work; and ensures that procedures and policies for performing security services are clearly understood and accessible.

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. May be 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.