Security Specialist (Security Education Training and Awareness)

U.S. Secret Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long‑term care insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

personal leave days

federal holidays

transportation subsidies

uniform allowance

health and wellness programs

fitness centers

Job summary

U.S. Secret Service in Washington, DC seeks a Security Specialist (Security Education Training and Awareness) to plan, manage, and deliver mandated security briefings in accordance with federal statute, DHS directives, and Secret Service policy.

The role involves assessing briefing content, identifying knowledge gaps, coordinating with DHS and the Office of the Chief Security Officer to keep content aligned with policy and evolving threat environments.

Qualifications

• Experience requirements must be met with experience alone; education substitution is not allowed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver the full suite of mandatory security briefings required under federal statute, Executive Orders, DHS directive, and Secret Service policy.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of the agency's security briefing and awareness posture, identify gaps in workforce knowledge, and recommend corrective action to management.

Job description

Security Specialist (Security Education Training and Awareness)

• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Administration - Security will allow you to be responsible for planning, managing, and delivering the full suite of mandatory security briefings required under federal statute, Executive Orders, Department of Homeland Security directive, and United States Secret Service policy. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Key Responsibilities

The selectee will serve as a Security Specialist (Security Education Training and Awareness) in the Office of Administration - Security. Typical work assignments include: Responsible for planning, managing, and delivering the full suite of mandatory security briefings required under federal statute, Executive Order, DHS directive, and Secret Service policy.

Conducts ongoing assessments of the agency's security briefing and awareness posture, identifying gaps in workforce knowledge or coverage and recommending corrective action to management. Maintain continuous liaison with program managers and with the DHS Office of the Chief Security Officer to stay current on evolving requirements and to ensure that USSS briefing and awareness content reflects the latest policy and threat environment.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service‑connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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