Supervisory 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

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

The U.S. Secret Service, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Security Specialist in Washington, DC. The role oversees security programs for facilities and information, directing staff and coordinating actions to protect personnel and assets.

The position offers a GS-14 salary with steps 1 through 10, from $143,913 to $187,093 per year. Primary responsibilities include developing policy, evaluating program objectives, and collaborating across offices to meet

Qualifications

• Must meet the experience requirement; education cannot substitute experience.
• DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, coordinates, and implements the Administrative, Information, and OPSEC Security Programs to ensure access to facilities and safeguard information.
• Develops policy and internal guidelines; presents findings and recommendations to improve security programs.
• Prioritizes work, allocates resources, and collaborates with other offices to meet agency security objectives.

Job description

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

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Administration, Security Programs Division will allow you to to develop, coordinate, implement and oversee security policies, programs and standards to protect and safeguard the Agency's personnel, property, facilities and information. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Key Responsibilities

The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Security Specialist in the Office of Administration, Security Programs Division. Typical work assignments include: Oversees, coordinates, and implements the Administrative, Information, and OPSEC Security Programs, which ensure authorized access to USSS facilities, as well as the safeguarding of classified, and sensitive but unclassified information.

Conducts research, provides analysis and presents findings and recommendations on subjects applicable to the assigned branch requiring fundamental changes that impact program activities and the mission of the agency. Identifies and resolves operational issues; develops and or modifies internal operating guidelines; and develops policy in security techniques, methods, and practices in order to meet the changing needs of the Service in satisfying security requirements.

Responsible for prioritizing and assessing work assignments based on time constraints, talent capabilities of staff, difficulty of assignments, and collaboration with other offices; evaluates program objectives, accomplishments, staffing, allocation resources, and equipment requirements.

The Supervisory Security Specialist positions start at a salary of $143,913 (GS-14 step 1) with potential salary to $187,093 (GS-14 step 10).

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
• paid federal holidays

Other benefits may include

• flexible work schedules
• tuition reimbursement
• transportation subsidies
• uniform allowance
• health and wellness programs
• 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 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government