Security Specialist (Witness Security)

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia is seeking candidates for a GS-12 level position requiring specialized experience in security and investigative duties. The role involves using investigative methods, interviewing, coordinating with law enforcement, and conducting background checks to support safety and case management.

Applicants should demonstrate experience in preparing and maintaining sensitive security records and ensuring compliance with program requirements,

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at GS-11 level performing 3 of 4 listed duties.
• Duties include threat assessment, coordination, background checks, and case documentation.
• Be clear and specific about your experience; volunteer work eligible for credit.
• Experience gained in public or private sector acceptable; paid or unpaid.

Skills

Investigative methods

Interviewing

Interagency coordination

Background checks

Case documentation

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia's mission is to enforce the criminal laws of the United States and the District of Columbia, represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and respond to the public safety needs of the community by leading an effective, well-coordinated law enforcement effort that contributes to the overall goal of improving the quality of life in the District of Columbia.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must possess

Specialized Experience:

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (4) duties listed below:
• Using investigative methods, conducting interviews, and reviewing information to assess threats and determine appropriate safety measures for victims or witnesses.
• Working with law enforcement officials, attorneys, correctional facilities, or other criminal justice organizations to coordinate security, protection, or relocation services.
• Using automated databases to conduct criminal history, warrant, or other background checks related to security cases.
• Preparing and maintaining sensitive security case records, reports, and documentation and ensuring cases meet established program requirements.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR 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.

If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).