- Position Title
- Supervisory Physical Security Specialist (Branch Chief)
- Agency
- U.S. Secret Service
- Announcement Number
- TLE-TEC-TSD-SF004A-24-SS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, July 19, 2024 to Thursday, July 25, 2024
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Eligibilities
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Are you a current United States Secret Service employee in the competitive service?
If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1). Please note: Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade/range increases. While a General Adjustment and/or Award SF-50 may be your most recent SF-50 it typically DOES NOT show proof of Time in Grade. Thus, you may have to submit more than one SF-50 as proof of Time in Grade.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1). Please note: Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade/range increases. While a General Adjustment and/or Award SF-50 may be your most recent SF-50 it typically DOES NOT show proof of Time in Grade. Thus, you may have to submit more than one SF-50 as proof of Time in Grade.
Preferences
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Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must complete the following section. This section will be used to determine your ability and willingness to accept certain conditions of employment or meet certain requirements of the position. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' to the following statements. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating.
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Are you a United States Citizen?
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Are you at least 21 years of age?
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I am a male born after 12/31/59 and certify I registered or have a documented exemption from registering with the Selective Service.
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Do you possess a valid U.S. state driver's license?
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An applicant must have corrected or uncorrected 20/20 or better vision in each eye at the time of application. This can be achieved in one of three ways: (1) naturally without correction; (2) with glasses or contacts; or (3) with eye surgery such as Lasik, PRK, ALK, or RK. Do you currently have corrected or uncorrected 20/20 or better vision in each eye?
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As measured by an audiometer, an applicant must have no hearing loss beyond 25 decibels at the 500, 1000, or 2000Hz ranges in both ears. Applicants must meet this requirement without the use of a hearing aid. Do you meet this requirement?
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I certify that I am willing to undergo a complete medical examination as part of the hiring process.
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If I obtain a conditional offer of employment, I understand that I must undergo a comprehensive background investigation to determine my eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance.
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I am legally able to possess a firearm. Answer "Yes" if you would be legally able to obtain a permit to possess a firearm, even if you do not currently have a permit.
10.
I understand that if I fail to meet the physical fitness requirements for my position at any point during training, it is grounds for dismissal from the agency.
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If I receive a conditional offer of employment, I am willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
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I have been convicted in a court of the misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
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Do you agree to a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing while you occupy this position?
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37 Years of Age
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This is a supervisory position. Are you willing to accept a 1year probationary period if selected for this position?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory Technical Security Investigator with the US Secret Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documentation. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
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Select the one statement below that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Technical Security Investigator at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
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From the list below, select the statement(s) that describe your experience as it relates to the knowledge of technical security concepts, policies, and principles.
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From the list below, select the statement(s) that describe your experience as it relates to knowledge of program initiatives.
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From the list below, select the statement(s) that describe your experience in acting as the lead for change in the development of new policy or program which is now in force.
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From the list below select all of the following which describe your experience in program management.
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From the list below, select the statement(s) that describe your experience in performing protective advance missions.
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From the list below, select the statement(s) that describe your knowledge of techniques, tools, methods and procedures used to safeguard protectees and their environment from identified or anticipated threats.
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From the list below, select the statement(s) that describe your experience in conducting complex analyses of facts and circumstances
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From the list below, select the statement that best describes your experience performing a variety of supervisory or team lead/senior specialist functions
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From the list below select all of the following which describe your management or leadership training
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From the list below select the supervisory functions you have performed.
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From the list below select the responses that describe your experience in supervision and leadership.
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From the list below, select tasks you have performed as it relates to preparing for a protective detail, or supporting an investigative operation.
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From the list below select all of the statements that demonstrate the communication skills you have used as a regular part of your job.
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Select the statement that best describes your ability to maintain effective working relationships with personnel of varied backgrounds within the Service, other government agencies, military and law enforcement organizations for the purpose of exchanging information and coordinating work efforts.
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Select the level that best describes your experience in presenting material to a variety of audiences.
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Select the statement that best describes the purpose for the communication duties you perform as a regular part of your job.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, ALL of my responses to the assessment questions are true, accurate, complete, and that this application for employment with the United States Secret Service is made in good faith. I understand that a false statement on ANY part of this application may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work.