Supervisory Physical Scientist

U.S. Secret Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, invites applications for a Supervisory Physical Scientist in the Office of Field Operations.

The selectee will advise stakeholders on anticounterfeiting policy, and perform forensic and statistical analyses related to counterfeiting. You will develop standard operating procedures for forensic analysis, counterfeit detection, authentication, and security feature assessment, and lead or supervise counterfeit projects or a team of

Responsibilities

• Advises stakeholders on anticounterfeiting policy, forensic and statistical analysis related to counterfeiting.
• Develops standard operating procedures for forensic analysis, counterfeit detection, authentication, and security feature assessment.
• Leads or supervises counterfeit projects or a team of counterfeit specialists.

Job description

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

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Field Operations, Criminal Investigative Division will allow you to direct the provision of a full range of counterfeit currency forensic services to the organization and its components. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Key Responsibilities

The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Physical Scientist in the Office of Field Operations, Criminal Investigative Division. Typical work assignments include: Servicing as an advisor to stakeholders on the conceptualization, development, and presentation of anticounterfeiting policy, forensic and statistical analysis related to counterfeiting. Advising stakeholders on various forensic and physical science issues.

Developing scientific standard operations procedures for forensic analysis, counterfeit detection, authentication, or security feature assessment. Leading or supervising counterfeit projects, or a team of counterfeit specialists. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the Secret Service mission by supporting the investigative and protection Mission

Requirements & Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

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 $169279 – $197200/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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