Security Specialist (Regional Security Specialist) (Reemployed Annuitants and ICTAP Eligibles)

Summary

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Security, Security Programs Division, Field Support Branch will allow you to support the Secret Service Enterprise, its protective mission, and its investigation mission by coordinating implementation/oversight of security policies, programs, and standards to protect and safeguard Secret Service personnel, property, facilities, and information, and by overseeing/supporting emergency preparedness, response planning, and continuity of operations (COOP).

This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to Civil Service Retirees of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) who are eligible for re-employment as a Federal Annuitant; and Federal Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles in the commuting area.

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Regional Security Specialist in the Office of Security, Security Programs Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Implementing the facility security program consistent with Interagency Security Committee (ISC) security standards to include security surveys, facility security and active shooter response plans, and mail/package handling and processing;
• Reviewing and inspecting Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) where classified and sensitive information is discussed, stored, handled, and processed.
• Recommending security techniques, methods, and practices and developing/modifying internal operating guidelines to meet the changing needs of the organization in satisfying security and emergency preparedness programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

1. Be a U.S. Citizen
2. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Conditions of Employment: If selected for this position, you will be required to:

1. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
2. Obtain and maintain a top secret, Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
3. One-year probationary period may be required.

These positions are being announced to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis with a waiver of salary offset (if a dual compensation waiver is requested) under certain specified circumstances not to exceed December 31, 2028.

DUAL COMP AUTHORITY

When hired with the OPM Dual Comp Authority; annuitants can:

• Earn full annuity and full Federal salary.
• Earn annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule)
• Full-time, part-time, or intermittent work schedules available. Receive overtime (on a full schedule).
• New hires under this authority will be offered a 4-year, non-status, term appointment in the competitive service.
• Appointments that continue past December 31, 2028, may be subjected to their salary being off-set (reduced) if the OPM dual compensation salary off-set waiver is not renewed.

These positions are being announced to recruit former Civil Service CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis with a waiver of salary offset (if a dual compensation waiver is requested) under certain specified circumstances not to exceed December 31, 2028.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-13 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as:

• Researching and analyzing difficult security problems/issues for physical, administrative, information, operational (OPSEC) or industrial security to provide advice and guidance to stakeholders; AND
• Monitoring access to Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and assuring procedures and processes are followed to
  
  safeguard the handling/storage of classified and sensitive information; AND
• Developing, recommending, and implementing emergency management and/or continuity of operations (COOP) activities for an
  
  organization.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

More than one selection may be made from this announcement, if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for USSS to share your application with other components of DHS for similar positions.

Annuitants receiving a dual comp waiver are not eligible to contribute to TSP or make contributions to retirement.

DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

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, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

This position will require a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.

The Secret Service prohibits employees from having visible body markings (including but not limited to tattoos, body art, and branding) on the head, face, neck, hand and fingers (any area below the wrist bone) (exception: a single conservative and unobtrusive tattoo in the form of a ring is authorized on one finger).

Re-employed annuitants are at-will employees and can be separated at any time for any reason. There are no notice requirements and annuitants have no Reduction-in-Force (RIF) protections.

The Secret Service prohibits employees from having visible body markings (including but not limited to tattoos, body art, and branding) on the head, face, neck, hand and fingers (any area below the wrist bone) (exception: a single conservative and unobtrusive tattoo in the form of a ring is authorized on one finger).The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

The USSS offers its full-time employees a wide range of benefits including:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid leave for personal, recreational, and health needs
• Shift work schedules
• Transit subsidies
• Training and development

View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This announcement is being filled using the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Reemployed Annuitant authority. Agencies may appoint candidates directly to jobs, without regard to the provisions of Title 5 U.S.C.3309 through 3318.

The answers provided in the online process must be substantiated by your resume. Your resume and/or supporting documents need to support your answer choices and reflect the one year of specialized experience requirement, in order to be considered. If the one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level cannot be identified in your resume, your application will be considered not qualified.

The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:

• Security
• Compliance Inspection
• Technical Competence

An interview may be required for this position. If an interview is required, failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP , you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, described as: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications as determined by the job analysis. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  In addition to addressing the vacancy specific questions, you must also submit the following documentation:
  
  
  • Resume - In order to receive credit for experience contained in an uploaded resume, your employment history should show work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week. Click here for what to include in your resume.
  • Federal Annuitants : You must submit a copy of your Retirement SF-50 to be considered for this position. NOTE: An award SF50 DOES NOT provide the required documentation.
  • If tentatively selected for the position, the applicant may be required to provide additional documentation (SF50s) to validate their eligibility for the position.
  • ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program): You must submit a copy of your agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), and a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.
  • Current or Former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee: Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title, Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee) Agency, Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
  NOTE: Failure to submit required documents will result in disqualification for this vacancy.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/04/2024 to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
  1. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS,
  2. Complete the online questionnaire and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
  3. You must complete the application process and submit any required documents no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 10/04/2024.
  To update your application, excluding External Assessment responses, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
  
  To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides the Announcement Status and a "You applied on" date. This information does not confirm the agency application status. Use the "Track this Application" link for additional information regarding the agency application status, the documentation you submitted, and any correspondence sent related to this application. The Announcement Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Announcement Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
  
  We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may contact theAPT Talent Management Division at HRSupport@usss.dhs.gov OR by calling (202) 406-6420 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:30 pm EST (excluding Federal holidays) prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance.
  
  The Secret Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  APT Talent Management Division
  
  Email
  
  HRSupport@usss.dhs.gov
  
  Next steps
  
  Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. Best-qualified applicants will be referred for further consideration and possible interview.
  
  We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
  
  We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information.
  
  For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

In addition to addressing the vacancy specific questions, you must also submit the following documentation:

• Resume - In order to receive credit for experience contained in an uploaded resume, your employment history should show work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week. Click here for what to include in your resume.
• Federal Annuitants : You must submit a copy of your Retirement SF-50 to be considered for this position. NOTE: An award SF50 DOES NOT provide the required documentation.
• If tentatively selected for the position, the applicant may be required to provide additional documentation (SF50s) to validate their eligibility for the position.
• ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program): You must submit a copy of your agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), and a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.
• Current or Former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee: Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title, Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee) Agency, Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

NOTE: Failure to submit required documents will result in disqualification for this vacancy.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/04/2024 to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:

1. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS,
2. Complete the online questionnaire and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
3. You must complete the application process and submit any required documents no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 10/04/2024.

To update your application, excluding External Assessment responses, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides the Announcement Status and a "You applied on" date. This information does not confirm the agency application status. Use the "Track this Application" link for additional information regarding the agency application status, the documentation you submitted, and any correspondence sent related to this application. The Announcement Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Announcement Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may contact theAPT Talent Management Division at HRSupport@usss.dhs.gov OR by calling (202) 406-6420 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:30 pm EST (excluding Federal holidays) prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance.

The Secret Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

Agency contact information

APT Talent Management Division

Email

HRSupport@usss.dhs.gov

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. Best-qualified applicants will be referred for further consideration and possible interview.

We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information.

For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request