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Summary

The Secret Service is seeking persons who retired from the CSRS or the FERS to support our integrated mission and immediately impart their knowledge and experience to the current workforce. The Criminal Investigator's mission is to perform critical protective and investigative assignments. Throughout its history, the Criminal Investigator has accomplished this mission through a tradition of honor, integrity and a commitment to excellence.

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Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to former Secret Service Retirees of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) who are eligible for re-employment as a Federal annuitant; and Federal Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles in the commuting area.

Duties

During the course of working in the Office of Investigations, Criminal Investigators (Special Agent) carry out critical investigations and protection assignments. Duties include:

Providing protection for various protectees
Conducting investigations

Hired with the OPM approved salary off-set waiver granted to the Secret Service, annuitants can earn their full salary and their full annuity without penalty.

Dual Compensation Off-Set Waiver For Criminal Investigators (Special Agents) Approved For Rehires

Work Full-Time
Maximum age limit (under 60 at the time of appointment)
Receive Overtime
Earn Full Annuity and Full Salary
Earn Annual Leave and Sick Leave
New hires under this authority will be offered a 4-year term non-status appointment in the competitive service.
Individuals appointed before December 31, 2024 may continue their employment until their not-to-exceed date is reached.
Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) and additional compensation of 25% of the base salary will be added to locality pay.

Conditions of Employment

U.S. citizenship is required.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Conditions of Employment:

If selected for this position, you will be required to:

Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
Submit to a drug test and credit check prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
Submit to a polygraph examination prior to your appointment.
Undergo occasional domestic and foreign travel.
Possess a valid U.S. state motor vehicle operator's license and maintain a valid license while you occupy the position.
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.
Complete a pre-employment medical examination (including vision, hearing, cardiovascular and mobility of extremities) by an authorized Government physician and be determined physically fit to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties. You will be required to undergo regular physical examinations and to maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of this agency.
Successfully complete a Mixed Basic or Reintegration Training Course as applicable.

Please Note: The Secret Service prohibits employees from having visible body markings (including but not limited to tattoos, body art, and branding) on the head, face, neck, hand and fingers (any area below the wrist bone) (exception: a single conservative and unobtrusive tattoo in the form of a ring is authorized on one finger).

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-12 level (salary $74,441) if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, which is in or directly related to coordinating difficult and complex protection assignments or staff assignment including but not limited to: covering designated security post at official functions/events and restricting secure areas to authorized personnel; as assigned, keeping in close proximity to designated protectee and taking any measure required to protect his/her life; providing protection while on travel with a protectee; supporting protective operations by interviewing unauthorized individuals attempting to gain access to secure areas to determine whether a security threat exists; writing associated reports; and applying protective investigation and case management methodology.

Series 1811 - OPM Qualification Standards for Occupational Series - 1811

Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the position: Applicant must possess a current valid driver’s license. Please upload a copy of your driver's license number, state of license, and expiration date in the documents for auto-request section.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Qualifications Must Be Met: The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

Education

General Medical Requirements:

As determined by the Office of Personnel Management, the duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of fingers, wrist, elbows, shoulders, hips and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs and feet must function sufficiently in order for applicants to perform the duties satisfactorily.

Since the duties of this position are exacting and involve the responsibility for the safety of others under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any condition that would hinder full, efficient performance of the duties of this position or that would cause the individual to be a hazard to himself/herself or to others is disqualifying.

There are also specific medical requirements for this position, and any chronic disease or condition affecting the respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, digestive, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, nervous, genitourinary, and other systems that would impair full performance of the duties of the position may also be disqualifying.

This is an open continuous announcement. The first cut-off date for consideration of applicants will be Friday, January 26, 2024. Thereafter, the cutoff for applications received will be weekly until the job opportunity announcement closes.

Additional information

Building on a Tradition of Excellence and Meeting the Challenges of the Future The Secret Service is a premier law enforcement organization with two critical national security missions: protect our nation's leaders and to conduct criminal investigations. Our team members continue a tradition of excellence - whether investigating financial crime or protecting national and visiting foreign leaders. In the Secret Service, we serve the country with duty, loyalty, justice, integrity and courage.

In the Secret Service, we:

Protect the President, the Vice President, and other leaders; investigate threats against them; and safeguard their residences and other facilities
Plan and implement security designs for National Special Security Events
Investigate financial crimes including fraud, identity theft and computer-based attacks on banking or telecommunications infrastructure

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.

These positions are being announced to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis with a waiver of salary offset (if a dual compensation waiver is requested) under certain specified circumstances not to exceed 12/31/2024.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Click here to learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

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Benefits

The USSS offers its employees a wide range of benefits including:

Paid Holidays
Paid leave for personal, recreational, and health needs
Shift work schedules
Transit subsidies
Training and development

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the duties of the position. Upon review, your resume and/or supporting documents need to reflect one year of specialized experience, in order to be considered. If one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level cannot be identified in your resume, you will be considered not qualified.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered qualified, you must meet the specialized experience and OPM's Individual Occupational Requirements as listed in the qualifications section.

Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.

You may preview questions for this vacancy.

In addition to addressing the vacancy specific questions, you must also submit the following documentation:

Resume - In order to receive credit for experience contained in an uploaded resume, your employment history should show work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week.
Special Priority Selection rights under ICTAP: Submit a copy of your agency notice, copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating),and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a retired Federal Employee? Submit a copy of your retirement SF 50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing your tenure code, position occupied and highest grade and step. In addition, if you have or had service in a Federal Law Enforcement position covered by law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement, the SF-50 must show the retirement code. An award SF-50 does not contain the required information. You may be asked to provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and or incentive awards.

This position is being advertised via SecretServiceHire which is an automated staffing system. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail. You must complete the application process and submit any required documents no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Instructions outlining the application process can be found at http://www.secretservice.gov/join/apply/. If you cannot apply online, you may contact the Administrative, Professional and Technical Talent Management Division (ATM), Tawana Venable at Tawana.Venable@usss.dhs.gov OR by calling (202) 406-5800 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:30 pm EST (excluding Federal holidays) prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The Secret Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

Instructions for obtaining your SF-50

If you need assistance with obtaining your SF-50 showing your retirement, please contact the National Records Center website at https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/civilian-non-archival. NOTE: You must submit the SF-50 associated with your retirement for consideration.

Agency contact information

APT Talent Management Div

Phone

202-406-6420

TDD

202-406-5390

Fax

999-999-9999

Email

hrsupport@usss.dhs.gov

Address

United States Secret Service (DHS-USSS)
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Washington, District of Columbia 20223
United States

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Next steps

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. Best-qualified applicants will be referred for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information. For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.

Note: The average re-employment process is typically 2-6 months depending on your unique history. Re-employed annuitants are at-will employees and therefore, can be separated at any time for any legitimate reason. There are no notice requirements and the annuitants have no Reduction in Force (RIF) protections.

Annuitants receiving a dual comp waiver are not eligible to contribute to TSP or make contributions to retirement.

Open & closing dates

01/22/2024 to 03/29/2024
Salary

$74,441 - $74,441 per year
This announcement is being advertised for multiple locations; therefore, the locality ADJ will be added to the base salary of the selected location.
Pay scale & grade

GS 12
Locations

FEW vacancies in the following locations:
Additional locations are listed below.
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—The agency's Telework Policy allows up to 80% telework, which is at the discretion of management and based on roles and responsibilities. Additionally, compressed or flexible work schedules are offered with appropriate approval.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional domestic and foreign travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Term - New hires under this authority will be offered a 4-year term non-status appointment in the competitive service.
Work schedule

Full-time -
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

12 - Full Performance Level - Highest Previous Rate (HPR) will not be offered. Persons selected, will be selected at GS-12 step 1 only.
Job family (Series)

1811 Criminal Investigation
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Top Secret
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness

National security
Announcement number

INV-AV006-24-RA
Control number

771745700

INV - Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) (Annuitant and ICTAP Applicants Only) Job

Summary

This job is open to

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

The public