Technical Operations Officer - Technical and Sensitive Operations (TSO) West

US Office of the Inspector General, USPS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

USPS Office of Inspector General in Denver, CO seeks a technically proficient officer to install and operate diverse electronic surveillance equipment within its Investigations, Technical and Sensitive Operations Field Office (TSOFO). You will work in a demanding environment requiring independent installations and thorough documentation.

Applicants should bring proven experience in covert electronic surveillance, IP networking, and the ability to brief stakeholders both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of covert/overt electronic surveillance devices and field deployment.
• Knowledge of federal rules of evidence and relevant laws related to surveillance.
• Ability to conduct site surveys and coordinate logistics for operational plans.
• Demonstrate how to complete a complex electronic surveillance install.
• Ability to explain troubleshooting techniques on surveillance systems.
• Ability to brief personnel and management orally and in writing about surveillance and radio comms.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of covert/overt surveillance devices and field deployment.
• Knowledge of laws and rules of evidence as they relate to surveillance.
• Ability to conduct site surveys and coordinate logistics for optimal operational plans.
• Demonstrate completion of a complex surveillance install.
• Explain troubleshooting techniques on surveillance systems.
• Brief personnel and management about surveillance and radio communications.

Skills

Surveillance devices knowledge

Site surveys

IP networking

Troubleshooting

Briefing & written comms

Performance appraisals documentation

Job description

The USPS OIG is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill our Technical Operations Officer position in the Office of Investigations, Technical and Sensitive Operations Field Office (TSOFO), Technical Operations West, in Denver, CO. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques required to install and operate various types of electronic surveillance equipment. Bring your skills and voice to our team!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• At least one year of qualifying electronic or technical surveillance work obtained within the preceding five years in a law enforcement agency, military, intelligence, defense/government contractor, or comparable professional investigative environment.
• Have completed covert electronic surveillance installations independently
• Prior or currently in an electronic surveillance position at a Law Enforcement Agency
• Experience configuring, networking and troubleshooting electronic or IP devices.
• Briefed individuals on the use of electronic surveillance equipment.
• Must have received a "Meet Expectations" rating or equivalent, on the applicant's two most recent employment performance appraisals. Applicants MUST submit copies of their two most recent performance appraisals. If either of the two most recent performance appraisals is not available, the applicant MUST submit a written statement explaining the reason the appraisal is unavailable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work can be sedentary to demanding. Periodically required to perform work that requires regular and recurring periods of prolonged standing, bending, and stretching. Requires climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds, crawling, working in cramped and dimly lit spaces, and running.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work may subject the employee to harsh environments such as extreme heat and cold. Also, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust or other debris.

Applicants that do not meet the minimum qualification requirements will not be considered.

EVALUATION FACTORS

Your resume MUST clearly demonstrate how your experience, knowledge, and/or skills meet EACH evaluation factor. Your resume must contain sufficient detail for the evaluator to determine that you meet the requirement. Do not assume your job title, position or employer alone demonstrates that you meet an evaluation factor.

Failure to demonstrate that you meet ALL of the evaluation factors will result in a score of zero (0), an ineligible status, and you will NOT be referred for further consideration.

1. Knowledge of covert/overt electronic surveillance devices and how those devices are implemented in the field; knowledge pertains to video, audio, telephone intercept, tracking, and radio communication devices.
2. Knowledge of federal rules of evidence and relevant constitutional and statutory laws as they relate to electronic surveillance.
3. Ability to conduct site surveys and coordinate logistics to affect the best possible operational plan in respect to electronic surveillance installs.
4. Demonstrate how to complete a complex electronic surveillance install.
5. Ability to explain troubleshooting techniques on a variety of electronic surveillance systems.
6. Ability to brief personnel and management both orally and in writing about electronic surveillance and radio communication.

Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.