Regional Security Specialist (Reemployed Annuitant and ICTAP eligibles)

Summary

Joining the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Office of Administration-Security, Security Programs Division, Field Support Branch will allow you to support the USSS Enterprise, its protective mission, and its investigation mission by coordinating implementation and oversight of security policies, programs, and standards to protect and safeguard personnel, property, facilities, information, and to oversee and support emergency preparedness (EP), response planning, and continuity of operations (COOP).

Duties

• The selectee will serve as a Regional Security Specialist in the Office of Administration - Security, Security Programs Division. Typical work assignments include: Interprets and implements Executive Orders, Regulations, and USSS guidelines and policies to develop security, Emergency Preparedness (EP), and Continuity of Operations (COOP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and applicable instructions for internal and external stakeholders. Monitors facility security program, to include facility access control standards for Field Office personnel, to include contractors and visitors. Monitors the effectiveness of the local security, EP, and COOP programs and provides advice and guidance to investigative office personnel regarding updates, procedures, and other requirements. This Regional Security Specialist position starts at a base salary of $90,925.00, GS-13 Step 1, with potential to $118,204.00 GS-13 Step 10. The selectee may report to and work from any of the below listed offices while still being required to travel to the other offices on a regular basis. The selectee will provide service and support to the following seven (7) offices: Billings Resident Agency Boise Resident Agency Denver Field Office Las Vegas Field Office Oklahoma City Field Office Reno Resident Office Salt Lake City Resident Office Applicants will only be considered for one location based on the duty station selected. The selectee will be responsible for supporting all of the locations listed within this region.

Qualifications

To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. GS-13 Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $90,925) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing a majority of the duties listed below: Monitoring program implementation and practices to assure the appropriate handling and safeguarding of classified and sensitive information for which protection and accountability are required by regulations. Analyzing local administrative, information, physical security, Emergency Preparedness (EP) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) programs, to include providing advice and guidance to stakeholders in resolving routine security problems/issues. Conducting research, providing analysis, and presenting findings and recommendations on subjects applicable to local administrative, information, physical security, EP and COOP programs. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The U.S. 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.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. 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 prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. Possess a valid U.S. state motor vehicle operator's license and maintain a valid license while you occupy the position. Dual Compensation Offset Waiver Approved for Rehires: This announcement is being used 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 12/31/2028. Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset waiver (dual compensation) are eligible for: Full annuity and full Federal salary. Annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule) Full-time, part-time, or intermittent work schedules. Receive overtime (on a full schedule). Overtime hours are counted towards maximum hour limitations. New hires under this authority will be offered a 4-year, non-status, term appointment in the competitive service. Appointments that continue past December 31, 2028, may be subjected to salary offset (reduced) if the OPM dual compensation salary offset waiver is not renewed. Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset waiver (dual compensation) are NOT eligible for: Additional retirement coverage (other than Social Security coverage). TSP Contributions. Annual, sick leave or holiday pay (applicable to an intermittent work schedule only).

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.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. PLEASE NOTE: Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/15/2026 to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, Complete 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 09/15/2026. To preview the questionnaire, please click the link https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13050990. To update your application, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides the Announcement Status and a "You applied on" date. This information does not confirm the agency application status. Use the "Track this Application" link for additional information regarding the agency application status, the documentation you submitted, and any correspondence sent related to this application. The Announcement Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Announcement Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may contact Brittany Smith at [email protected] OR by calling (202) 406-6420 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.