Security Specialist (Witness Security)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in the District of Columbia seeks a qualified candidate for a GS-12 security-focused role. The position emphasizes threat assessment, coordination with law enforcement, and maintenance of sensitive case records.

Applicants should demonstrate specialized experience and the ability to prepare thorough documentation while complying with time-in-grade requirements. This is a federal service opportunity in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level performing duties listed below.
• Experience using investigative methods, conducting interviews, and assessing threats.
• Experience coordinating security, protection, or relocation with law enforcement or other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Use investigative methods to assess threats and determine safety measures for victims or witnesses.
• Coordinate security, protection, or relocation services with law enforcement and other criminal justice partners.
• Use automated databases to perform criminal history and background checks related to security cases.
• Prepare and maintain sensitive security case records and reports to meet program requirements.

Skills

Investigative methods

Interviewing

Security coordination

Background checks

Records management

Tools

Automated databases

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). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS:

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level.

• You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases).