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Summary The Secret Service is seeking persons who retired from the Civil Service (CSRS) or the Federal Employee (FERS) Retirement System to support our integrated mission and immediately impart their knowledge and experience to the current workforce. The Officer's mission is to protect facilities and venues secured for U.S. Secret Service protectees. Throughout its history, the Officer has accomplished this mission through a tradition of honor, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. Responsibilities During the course of working in the Office of Protective Operations, Officers (Uniform Division) carry out critical investigations and protection assignments. Duties include: Providing protection for The White House Complex, The Vice President's Residence, The Main Treasury Building and Annex, foreign diplomatic missions and embassies in the Washington, D.C. area, and other USSS protected locations. Traveling in support of the Presidential, Vice Presidential, foreign heads of state/government missions, and other USSS protectees. Conducting surveillance, counter surveillance, and providing vehicle security throughout the United States. Enforcing mandated protective responsibilities as described under Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056A. Dual Compensation Off-Set Waiver For Officer (Uniform Division) Approved For Rehires Work Full-Time Maximum age limit (under 60 at the time of appointment) 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. Receive Overtime Earn Annual Leave and Sick Leave Annuitants receiving a dual comp waiver are not eligible to contribute to TSP or make contributions to retirement. This position is a term non-status appointment in the competitive service for retired federal employees that may not exceed four (4) years. The current OPM Dual Comp Waiver expires December 31, 2024. If is not renewed, individuals appointed before December 31, 2024, may continue until their not-to-exceed date is reached with their salaries offset. The Officer (Uniform Division) position starts at a base salary of $55,157 (LE-01 step 1) to $99,976 (LE-01 step 07). Highest Previous Rate (HPR) will not be offered beyond the LE-01 step 7 level. Work Schedule: Full Time - 40-hour work week on a set schedule including holidays, weekends and evenings, and shift work (e.g. 6:30 am-3:00 pm or 2:30 pm-11:00 pm). Requirements Conditions of Employment Be a U.S. citizen Males born after 12/31/1959, must be registered for Selective Service. Conditions of Employment 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. Work long and irregular hours including holidays, weekends and evenings, and shift work. Qualifications You qualify for the LE-01 grade level (base salary $55,157) if you meet the following requirements: You must demonstrate at least one (1) year of the defined specialized experience performing duties such as: covering designated security post to limit access to protected areas; standing fixed posts or patrols assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle; and preparing reports of unusual incidents occurring on post. 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. Series 0083 - OPM Qualification Standards for Occupational Series - 0083 National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience) 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. 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. 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 This position does not have an education requirement. Education cannot substitute for qualifying experience. Additional Information This is an open continuous announcement. The first cut-off date for consideration of applicants will be July 5, 2024. Thereafter, the cut-off for applications will be 11:59am each Friday, until the job opportunity announcement closes. Applicants found ineligible will be notified once the vacancy announcement closes. 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. Relocation expenses will not be authorized. 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. 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. 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). View common definitions of terms found in this announcement. The Secret Service 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