Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist (Rapid Protection Force)

DHS Headquarters

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 111,000 - 163,000

Full time

39 hours ago
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Job summary

DHS Headquarters, Federal Protective Service, is hiring for a Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist (Rapid Protection Force). The role oversees RPF personnel and coordinates protective operations across FPS programs. Locations include Auburn, WA; Grand Prairie, TX; Kansas City, MO; and Washington, DC.

A Top Secret clearance is required; salary ranges from $111,174 to $162,708 per year. Onboarding may involve varied assignments with multiple agencies to safeguard federal facilities and support

Responsibilities

  • Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates.
  • Identifies, provides or arranges for developmental and training needs of employees.
  • Providing technical advice and guidance to the Rapid Protection Force (RPF) Team members in meeting protection/security schedules and deadlines for regular and priority law enforcement situations.
  • Conducts analysis to integrate physical, cyber and electronic security operations with FPS programs.

Job description

Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist (Rapid Protection Force)
  • Department: Department of Homeland Security

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service (FPS), Rapid Protection Force, Auburn, Washington; Grand Prairie, Texas; Kansas City, Missouri; Washington, District of Columbia.

Key Responsibilities

The Federal Protective Service is hiring for law enforcement jobs that have an exciting opportunity! Once onboarded, you may be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. The law enforcement component of the D.C. Task Force is a partnership of over 20 federal and local agencies working together to make D.C. the safest city in America. Once the assignment ends, you'll transition back to support FPS. Visit the D.C.

Task Force page for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist (Rapid Protection Force) monitoring the effectiveness of assigned personnel in the delivery of services and developing, recommending and implementing necessary program changes to meet FPS goals and objectives.

Duties performed: Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates; identifies, provides or arranges for developmental and training needs of employees. Providing technical advice and guidance to the Rapid Protection Force (RPF) Team members in meeting protection/security schedules and deadlines for regular and priority law enforcement situations.

Conducts ongoing analysis to integrate and coordinate physical, cyber and electronic security operations with other related FPS programs (e.g., law enforcement and criminal investigations, emergency preparedness plans, and client relations and satisfaction with services provided).

Providing oversight to employees through RPF Team Members to those who function as on-site Subject Matter Experts overseeing Protective Security Officers, program performance, standards, verification of physical security countermeasure effectiveness, review of Occupant Emergency Plans and provisions of training to tenants on a variety of security and security awareness topics, and stakeholder relationship management.

Providing protection of life, property and the rights of individual citizens; enforcing and assuring compliance with statutes, laws, government facility rules and regulations, and protects the civil rights of all persons on property under the charge and control of the U.S. Government or in locations as may be necessary for the promotion of Homeland Security as directed by the DHS Secretary.

Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with DHS Headquarters, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $111174 – $162708/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

How many openings are available?

There are 5 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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