Supervisory Security Specialist

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

Job summary

The U.S. Secret Service, part of the Department of Homeland Security, in Washington, DC, seeks a Supervisory Security Specialist in the Office of Administration, Security Programs Division to lead security programs, set objectives, and oversee reporting.

You will manage staff, ensure compliance with DHS, ODNI, and OPM standards, and direct security services such as access control, training, and clearance verifications.

Qualifications

• Meets qualification requirement using experience alone (no substitution of education for experience).

Responsibilities

• Directs mandated Security Programs Division goals and objectives including HSPD-12; access control; administrative security; security clearance verifications; security education and training.
• Formulates short and long-range program plans; evaluates effectiveness and compliance with DHS/ODNI/OPM standards.
• Oversees development and accountability of all employees within the Security Programs Division; evaluates performance and ensures policies are understood.

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 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: Directs mandated Security Programs Division goals and objectives to include those regarding HSPD-12; access control; administrative security to include the Security Classification Guide Program; physical security; industrial security; security clearance verifications; security education and training, and related reporting.

Formulates short and long-range program area plans, goals, and objectives. Continually evaluates the effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy of security services processes, and maintains compliance with ODNI, Department of Homeland Security, and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards and thresholds.

Oversees the management, development, and accountability of all employees within the Security Programs Division; evaluates employee performance; assigns and reviews completed work; and ensures that procedures and policies for performing security services are clearly understood and accessible.

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 $169279 – $197200/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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