Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist

U.S. Secret Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist in Washington, DC.

You will conduct studies to evaluate branch and field operations, investigate deficiencies, and revise traditional personnel security policies to accommodate changes needed. Responsibilities include continuing evaluations of program effectiveness and providing technical advice, process improvements and support to managers, supervisors and other specialists in the unit.

Qualifications

• Substitution of education for experience is not permitted for this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct studies to evaluate branch and field operations and revise personnel security policies as needed.
• Conduct continuing evaluations of program effectiveness and provide technical advice and process improvements to managers and specialists.

Job description

Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist

• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Administration, Personnel Security and Vetting Division will allow you to conduct studies to evaluate branch and field operations, investigate operating deficiencies and/or to revise traditional personnel security policies and practices to accommodate changes needed. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Key Responsibilities

The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist in the Office of Administration, Personnel Security and Vetting Division. Typical work assignments include: Conducting studies to evaluate branch and field operations, investigating operating deficiencies and/or to revising traditional personnel security policies and practices to accommodate changes needed.

Conducting continuing evaluations of the effectiveness and adequacy of programs, operations, work methods, and techniques. Serving as a Branch Chief performing a wide variety of highly complex duties providing and developing continuing technical advice, process improvements and assistance to managers, supervisors, and other specialists in the branch.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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