Police Officer ( Uniformed Divison )

iHire; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join the Uniformed Division as police officers. This role involves safeguarding key facilities, enforcing security protocols, and participating in high-stakes missions with foreign dignitaries. Candidates must demonstrate physical fitness, pass rigorous training, and maintain firearm proficiency. This position offers a structured work schedule and the opportunity to serve in a critical law enforcement capacity, ensuring the safety of important venues and events. If you are committed to excellence and integrity, this role could be your next step in a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license and pass a drug test.
• Complete extensive training at FLETC and RTC.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard the White House and provide security for foreign missions.
• Enforce protective duties as mandated by law.

Skills

Firearm Proficiency

Physical Fitness

Security Enforcement

Drug Testing Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Federal Law Enforcement Training

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).

Clarification from the agency:
Applicants must successfully complete the Uniformed Division Entrance Examination (UDEE) to receive consideration for this position. If you do not report to take the UDEE, or you fail the exam, there is a three-month waiting period before you can reapply and retest.

Duties:

• Safeguarding the White House complex, the Vice President's residence, and other designated facilities, as well as providing security for foreign missions and embassies.
• Traveling in support of the Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of state/government missions.
• Enforcing mandated protective duties as outlined under Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056A.

Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Possess a current valid U.S. driver's license.
• Be at least age 20 and less than age 37 at the time you receive a conditional offer of employment unless you have previous service in a Federal Civilian Law Enforcement position covered by special law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Disclose any prior drug use, attempted use, and/or experimentation.
• Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory.
• Complete 12 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA or Artesia, NM and 18 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center (RTC) in Laurel, MD.
• 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.
• Be appointed to this position under a limited-term Schedule B, Excepted Service Appointment which is 3 years and 120 days.
• Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular. Possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye.

Qualifications:

• Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels 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).

General Medical Requirements: As determined by the Office of Personnel Management, the duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather.

WORK SCHEDULE: Newly appointed Uniformed Division Officers normally work a 40-hour workweek on a set schedule (e.g., 6:30 am - 3:00 pm, 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm, or 10:30 pm - 7:00 am shifts). Workdays and shifts will vary depending on assignment and manpower requirements.