Senior Protective Security Specialist

US Department of Education Headquarters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Education Headquarters in Washington, DC seeks candidates for the Protective Service Division within the Office of Security, Facilities and Logistics Services. The role supports senior agency officials through protective operations, security planning, and effective coordination with law enforcement partners.

Applicants must meet GS-12/13 requirements with demonstrated experience in protective service, advance work, and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing protective service for federal or equivalent officials.
• Ability to plan and coordinate protective operations including transport and site security.
• Knowledge of threat reporting and investigations related to protective services.

Responsibilities

• Provide protective security for senior government officials within the United States and during heightened threats.
• Develop and implement protective security plans and coordinate with law enforcement and partners.
• Perform protective service advance activities and assess risks for official travel and events.

Skills

Protective service

Security planning

Threat assessment

Interagency coordination

Advance security

Travel security

Job description

US Department of Education Headquarters in Washington, DC seeks candidates for the Protective Service Division within the Office of Security, Facilities and Logistics Services. The role supports senior agency officials through protective operations, security planning, and effective coordination with law enforcement partners.

Applicants must meet GS-12/13 requirements with demonstrated experience in protective service, advance work, and risk assessment.