Investigative Protection Officer
The selectee will serve as an Investigative Protection Officer (IPO) in the George Bush Protective Division, Kennebunkport, ME. Typical work assignments include:
Securing physical facilities; assisting in conducting security searches; assisting in protective advances to identify critical and vulnerable facilities or sites; and installing surveillance equipment and devices. Assisting in investigative responsibilities to include physical surveillance and monitoring within the parameters of protective activities and active criminal investigations. Preparing reports and presentations to senior level management and providing routine technical advice and guidance. This Investigative Protection Officer position starts at a salary of $52,852 (GL-07, Step 1), or $58,944 (GL-09, Step 1) with promotion potential to $89,726 (GS-11, Step 10). For more information on the Secret Service click here. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here. GL-7:
You qualify for the GL-7 level (starting salary $52,852) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-5 level performing duties such as conducting physical surveillance and searches; maintaining security and control of assigned areas; and preparing reports of investigation.Or1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievementGL-9:
You qualify for the GL-9 level (starting salary $58,944) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-7 level performing duties such as collaborating with law enforcement stakeholders; responding to situations applying laws and regulations; preparing reports of investigations; maintaining a designated security post; and assisting in conducting security searches.OrMaster's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related or a combination of education and experience. You may be eligible for a GL-9 if you obtain your Master's or equivalent degree within nine months of application. Indicate expected date within your resume. We review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are considered in the following order:
(1) preference eligibles having a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more; followed by (2) other 10-point preference eligibles; (3) 5-point preference eligible; and (4) non-preference eligibles (i.e., non-veterans). For information on veterans' preference, please click here. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience) 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.Qualifications Must Be Met:
The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. The work may require long and irregular hours including holidays, weekends and evenings, shift work, considerable physical exertion such as lifting heavy objects, crouching and crawling under or in automobiles, self-protection in harms way and defending internal and external stakeholders against a physical harm and/or attack(s). 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.In addition, all applicants who are not currently employed in the law enforcement provision of FERS or the Civil Service Retirement System must be less than 37 years of age at the time of referral. (Unless you have previous service in a Federal Civilian Law Enforcement position covered by special civil service retirement provision, including early or mandatory retirement). Applicants who are eligible for veterans preference must be less than 40 years of age at the time of referral.Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.Applicants selected for this position will be required to sign a continuing service agreement before being assigned to an initial training class. The continuing service agreement will commit the applicant to a specified period of employment with the U.S. Secret Service upon the successful completion of training.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).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Securing physical facilities; assisting in conducting security searches; assisting in protective advances to identify critical and vulnerable facilities or sites; and installing surveillance equipment and devices. Assisting in investigative responsibilities to include physical surveillance and monitoring within the parameters of protective activities and active criminal investigations. Preparing reports and presentations to senior level management and providing routine technical advice and guidance. This Investigative Protection Officer position starts at a salary of $52,852 (GL-07, Step 1), or $58,944 (GL-09, Step 1) with promotion potential to $89,726 (GS-11, Step 10). For more information on the Secret Service click here. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here. GL-7:
You qualify for the GL-7 level (starting salary $52,852) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-5 level performing duties such as conducting physical surveillance and searches; maintaining security and control of assigned areas; and preparing reports of investigation.Or1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievementGL-9:
You qualify for the GL-9 level (starting salary $58,944) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-7 level performing duties such as collaborating with law enforcement stakeholders; responding to situations applying laws and regulations; preparing reports of investigations; maintaining a designated security post; and assisting in conducting security searches.OrMaster's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related or a combination of education and experience. You may be eligible for a GL-9 if you obtain your Master's or equivalent degree within nine months of application. Indicate expected date within your resume. We review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are considered in the following order:
(1) preference eligibles having a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more; followed by (2) other 10-point preference eligibles; (3) 5-point preference eligible; and (4) non-preference eligibles (i.e., non-veterans). For information on veterans' preference, please click here. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience) 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.Qualifications Must Be Met:
The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. The work may require long and irregular hours including holidays, weekends and evenings, shift work, considerable physical exertion such as lifting heavy objects, crouching and crawling under or in automobiles, self-protection in harms way and defending internal and external stakeholders against a physical harm and/or attack(s). 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.In addition, all applicants who are not currently employed in the law enforcement provision of FERS or the Civil Service Retirement System must be less than 37 years of age at the time of referral. (Unless you have previous service in a Federal Civilian Law Enforcement position covered by special civil service retirement provision, including early or mandatory retirement). Applicants who are eligible for veterans preference must be less than 40 years of age at the time of referral.Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.Applicants selected for this position will be required to sign a continuing service agreement before being assigned to an initial training class. The continuing service agreement will commit the applicant to a specified period of employment with the U.S. Secret Service upon the successful completion of training.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).
- Department:
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series - Salary Range:
$52,852 to $76,053 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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