Special Agent - Lateral

Secret Service; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Secret Service seeks Experienced Special Agents for placement at one of over 70 locations nationwide. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is paid by the agency, with guaranteed placement at the first Office of Choice and 11-week expedited training for qualifying candidates.

Selected applicants undergo Phase I and Phase II recruitment processes, including NCIC checks, structured interviews, polygraph, drug screening, medical exams, and a background investigation with potential

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in the Federal service.
• Experience planning coordinating and conducting Federal investigative activities.

Responsibilities

• Investigates violations of U.S. laws related to fraud, credit/debit cards, access devices, and government IDs; coordinates with jurisdictions.
• Coordinates investigations with Federal jurisdictions and assists foreign officials in international cases.

Skills

Investigative teamwork

Team coordination

Information gathering

Job description

The United States Secret Service is recruiting Experienced and Ready to Serve Special Agents for placement at one of over 70 locations nationwide.

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS) will be paid by the agency. Selectees are guaranteed placement at their first Office of Choice. Meet requirements to qualify for 11-week expedited training.

May require additional training if training waiver is not granted.

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As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Specialized Experience to qualify for the GS-12 Level (starting base salary $76,463)

You must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is outlined as:

• Participates as a team member, which may include planning, coordinating, and conducting Federal investigative activities. Investigations may involve surveillance assignments, developing and controlling informants, and activities concerning organized crime and/or subversive groups; OR
• Develops and uses information from a wide variety of sources such as electronic devices, informants, private citizens, victims, and officials from Federal law enforcement agencies, to investigate and, when appropriate, apprehend individuals suspected of being involved in crimes, in support of the subsequent preparation and presentation of federal court cases in collaboration with other Federal agencies.

To qualify for the GS-13 Level (starting base salary $90,925)

You must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is outlined as:

• Investigates violations of the laws of the United States relating to fraudulent manufacture and/or use of credit/debit cards, access devices, computers/telecommunications equipment, and Federal government identification; Or
• Coordinates investigations with Federal jurisdictions and/or assists foreign officials in cases of international scope.

Selective Placement Factor

In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement to be considered qualified for the position: Completion of the Criminal Investigator Training Program at The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

Time-in-Grade Requirements

Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

Applicants must successfully pass the Phase 1 recruitment process (see below) to receive a Conditional Job Offer (CJO). In addition, applicants must successfully pass the Phase II recruitment process to receive final consideration for employment, unless otherwise indicated below. Note: Following the CJO, applicants will be required to participate in a PT and Firearms assessment to assess the type of training you'll participate in upon completion of the hiring process.

Phase I

• National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
• Structured Interview

Phase II

• Security Interview
• Polygraph examination
• Drug screening
• Medical examination
• Background investigation (a top-secret security clearance - reciprocity will be granted)
• Physical Fitness and Firearms Assessment (does not impact employment opportunity)

The Secret Service follows stringent guidelines relating to illegal drug usage. An applicant's history is reviewed and a determination for employment is made according to our guidelines. For more information regarding the U.S. Secret Service drug guidelines, please click here to view our Drug Policy.