United States Secret Service

Chief of Uniformed DivisionThe United States Secret Service (USSS) is conducting an executive search for a dynamic leader for our Uniformed Division. The USSS is a premier law enforcement organization with two critical national security missions: protect our nation’s leaders and conduct criminal investigations. Our team members continue a tradition of excellence - whether investigating financial crime or protecting national and visiting foreign leaders.

The ideal candidate would be an experienced law enforcement leader with:

• Knowledge of the laws, statutes and ordinances of the United States;

• Knowledge of standard law enforcement practices, methods and techniques;

• Knowledge of management principles and practices and of supervisory techniques;

• Experience with dignitary protection, large-scale security operations, emergency and continuity of operations planning, and counterterrorism efforts;

• Ability to communicate with high-level government officials as well as with members of the general public in a variety of situations; and

• A high standard of physical skill and conditioning necessary to pursue, apprehend, and physically restrain suspects.

About the United States Secret Service Environment

The United States Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and more than 150 offices throughout the United States and abroad. The Secret Service was established in 1865, solely to suppress the counterfeiting of U.S. currency. Today, the agency is mandated by Congress to carry out an integrated mission: protection of national and visiting foreign leaders, and criminal investigations.

About the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division

The United States Secret Service Uniformed Division protects the White House Complex. Since 1970, the Uniformed Division has also been responsible for protecting foreign embassies and consulates in and around the Washington, DC Area. The Force is comprised of 1,400 officers assigned to the Uniformed Division. The Uniformed Division consists of 5 functional branches to support its mission and objectives. These branches include: Foreign Missions, Special Operations, White House Branch, Office of the Chief, and the Naval Observatory Branch.

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

MISSIONThe mission of the Secret Service is to

ensure the security of our President, our Vice President, their families, the White House, the Vice President’s Residence,

national and visiting world leaders, former Presidents, and events of national

significance. The Secret Service also protects the integrity of our currency and

investigates crime against our national financial system committed by criminals

around the world and in cyberspace.

VISIONThe vision of the Secret Service

is to uphold the tradition of excellence in its protective and investigative mission

through a dedicated, highly trained and diverse workforce that promotes

professionalism and employs advanced technologies in support

of its programs and activities.

CORE VALUESDuty – Justice – Courage

Honesty – Loyalty

Job SummaryThe Chief is the highest-ranking member of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division police force. Uniformed Division personnel assure the protection of the President, Vice President, their families, designated embassies, and other specified Federal property at all times. The Uniformed Division works under the operational direction of the Assistant Director for Protective Operations.

At the direction of the Assistant Director Protective Operations, the Chief plans, directs and supervises the work of uniformed, specialists, technical and support employees engaged in carrying out the mission and function of the Uniformed Division.

Duties and Responsibilities

Serving within the Office of Protective Operations, the Chief:

• Manages the programs, operations and activities of the Uniformed Division to ensure proper and necessary protection is afforded the President, Vice President, their families, designated embassies, and other designated federal property;

• Represents the agency in the issuance of permanent and temporary memoranda setting forth authority, responsibility and the duties of the various ranks, grades and positions established with the organization;

• Performs long-and short-range planning and development of Uniformed Division programs and operations;

• Prepares periodic reports for the Assistant Director concerning the activities and conditions of the force;

• Maintains liaison with the law enforcement community and other divisions of the United States Secret Service to establish interdivision work procedures and methods ensuring efficient and effective mission accomplishment;

• Ensures enforcement of the laws, statutes, and ordinances of the United States and of the District of Columbia by all subordinate employees;

• Enforces mandated protective responsibilities as described under Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056A;

• Responds either directly or through designated representative, to emergencies on a 24-hour/7-day a week basis

• Coordinates with the Office of Training to develop and implement training programs for Uniformed Division personnel; and

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• You will be required to:

• Be a U.S. citizen.

• Possess a current valid driver’s license.

• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.

• Disclose any prior drug use, attempted use, and/or experimentation.

• Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside.

• Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.

• Obtain and maintain a top secret clearance. Completion of a single scope background investigation is required before appointment.

Qualification and Evaluation

You qualify for the Chief positon if you possess one year of specialized experience performing duties such as: providing supervision, leadership and program direction to a law enforcement unit/agency/command; enforcing county, state and federal laws, statues and ordnances; communicating with high-ranking law enforcement and government officials in a variety of situations; and maintaining liaison with sworn law enforcement community members to establish work procedures and methods to enhance mission accomplishment.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

You will be evaluated based on the information you provide. Verification of performance, suitability, and security information from reference checks will be taken into consideration when making an offer of employment.

You will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education to determine your ranking, best qualified, well qualified or qualified. As such, your resume should demonstrate the depth and breadth of your experience in the following areas:

Qualification and Evaluation

• Leading a uniformed force in a sensitive law enforcement mission;

• Protecting high threat facilities;

• Protecting individuals who are targets of multiple threats on a daily basis;

• Coordinating and performing protection for international dignitaries;

• Demonstrated experience developing and/or managing a budget;

Compensation and Benefits

The United States Secret Service (USSS) offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package to its employees. The Chief position is $161,900 in the Office of Protective Operations, Uniformed Division. Types of benefits offered by the USSS include the following:

• Health Insurance • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance• Retirement Plan• Dental and Vision Insurance • Paid Vacation• Paid Sick Time• Paid Federal Holidays• Tuition Reimbursement• Uniform Allowance• Flexible Spending Accounts • Thrift Savings Plan similar to 401(k)]

If a final job offer is extended, relocation expenses may be authorized to the Washington, DC area.

The above information intends to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the USSS. This is a summary and does not necessarily outline the full range of benefits available.

• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and executing security protocols for large, high-profile events involving public screening and perimeter security; and

• Continuous development of a high performing team through subordinate managers worthy of trust and confidence.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is desired (advanced degree preferred). Highly qualified candidates will undergo an interview and reference checks.

APPLICATION PROCESSFor the full announcement and to apply, visit: All U.S. Citizens:https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/473058500

Government–wide:https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/473058800

Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Application deadline: August 2, 2017.