Police Officer (Uniformed Division) Emergency Response Team

U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious mission to safeguard the nation's most important figures as a Uniformed Division Police Officer. This role is ideal for individuals with military or law enforcement backgrounds, offering a chance to serve with honor and integrity. The position requires a commitment to excellence and the ability to meet specific physical and security standards. As a member of the Uniformed Division, you will play a crucial role in maintaining safety and security at key venues. If you are ready to take on this vital responsibility, this opportunity could be your next step in a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years old at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Protect facilities and venues for U.S. Secret Service protectees.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and procedures.

Skills

Military experience

Law enforcement experience

Tactical operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Uniformed Division's mission is to protect facilities and venues secured for U.S. Secret Service protectees. Throughout its history, the Uniformed Division has accomplished this mission through a tradition of honor, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

This Uniformed Division Police Officer position starts at a salary of $75,134.00 (LE-0083-01, step 1).

For more information on the Secret Service click here.

Duties

Requirements

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment:

• Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges.
• Obtain a Top-Secret Clearance and retain it during your career.
• Use your official name on your application as it appears on your valid government identification (i.e., Driver License, State ID, Passport).

You qualify for the LE-01 grade level (starting salary $75,134) if you meet the following requirements:

• Possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency.
• Be the age of 20 at the time of application. Must be 21 at the time of appointment.

Ideal candidates will possess ONE of the SEVEN categories:

Military (current/former):

• Occupied a combat arms occupational specialty in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Served as a tactical operator (in a non-support or administrative role) in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Successfully completed the requisite training course for a military special operations unit.
• Those who served as a military member, not occupying a combat arms occupational specialty, but possess direct combat experience.

Law Enforcement (current/former):

• Served as a tactical operator (in a non-support or administrative role) in a U.S. Government special operations unit.
• Served as a member of a federal, state, or local law enforcement tactical team.
• Completed the requisite training course for a U.S. Government special operations unit or a federal, state, or local law enforcement tactical team.

Failure to provide the required military/law enforcement documentation satisfying one of the seven categories of specialized training in the qualifications section will result in an automatic removal from the ERT process, you will automatically continue in the standard Police Officer (Uniformed Division) application process.

All qualification requirements listed above must be met by the cut-off date of the month in which you applied.

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.

You will be evaluated based on the minimum qualification questions that are in the vacancy questions.

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