What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROTECTIVE SECURITY OFFICER (DEPUTY DIVISION DIRECTOR) position at DHS Headquarters?
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service (FPS), Springfield, Virginia.
This job is open to
- Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Clarification from the agency
Status Candidates (this includes current or former Federal employees with career or career-conditional tenure in the competitive service; Former Overseas Employees, CTAP, ICTAP, VEOA, 30% or More Disabled Veterans, Schedule A, Military Spouses, Americorps, Peace Corps, Vista, Land Management, and Interchange Agreement Eligibles)
Duties
The primary purpose of this position is to plan, develop, manage, and direct critical agency protective security programs necessary to address the most complex problems or initiatives of the assigned program areas. The program's activities support the agency's goals through the management of procurement of armed guards' services for Federal facilities nationwide based on facility security level and / or risk and threat assessment of the facility.
Duties performed :
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below.
Specialized Experience :
GS-14 : Applicant must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties :
NOTE : Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Only the first five pages of your resume will be used to make an eligibility / qualifications determination.
Time-in-Grade Requirements : Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE : All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), Notice of Personnel Action that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.
NOTE : 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.
Law Enforcement : This position shall possess law enforcement authority under Title 40 of the United States code, section 1315, exercising such authority relating to criminal offenses to provide investigative and law enforcement service to tenant agencies, federal employees and members of the general public located in / or conducting business in government-owned or leased properties. This position performs law enforcement duties under authority of Title 40 of the United States Code, section 1315, exercising such authority to provide law enforcement and security service at government-owned or lease properties .
Training : The incumbent must meet the experience, basic training and in service training requirements established for the exercise of law enforcement authorities. The incumbent must successfully complete the designated, required training which included either the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or the Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) as well as the Agency Individual Training Program (AITP) and other agency-required law enforcement training, as appropriate. Additionally, the selectee must successfully complete other in-service requirements such as weapons qualifications for the exercise of law enforcement authority as conferred under 40 USC, Section 1315.
Firearms Requirement : The incumbent will be required to carry a firearm while performing the duties of this position. Maintaining forearm proficiency is mandatory. The incumbent must satisfactory completed (or have previously completed) the firearms component of the Criminal Investigation Training Program (CITP) or the Uniformed Police Training program (UPTP) or equivalent and qualify quarterly thereafter. Any persons who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot apply lawfully posses a firearm or ammunition.
Lautenberg Amendment : This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment of the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of demotic violence are not eligible for the position. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition.
Mobility Agreement : This position requires the incumbent to be reassigned to different geographic locations. Accordingly, the incumbent will be required to sign a mobility agreement, which will remain in effect throughout the duration of the assignment.
Occupational Safety and Health Requirements : The incumbent will be required to comply with all pertinent Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements including use of all personal protective equipment (PPE) provided, in accordance with training, work instructions, and as required by the task at hand.
Motor Vehicle Operation : This position requires the incumbent possess a valid driver's license, maintain a safe driving record, and demonstrate they are medically qualified to operate a motor vehicle safely in accordance with the standards and procedures established in 5 CFR 930. Periodic verification of license and safe driving record will berequired.
Pre-employment Medical Requirement : Prior to appointment, the person selected for the position must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties, which may include protecting citizens, taking suspects into custody, and responding to situations requiring physical agility and quick and legally sufficient decision making. Also, must successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination (which includes, but is not limited to vision, hearing, cardiovascular and mobility of extremities) given by an authorized government physician. This position may be subject to periodic incumbent examinations in the future.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Note : DHS continues to take necessary steps to keep our workforce safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you receive a final job offer to onboard, please complete the onboarding forms and submit them electronically in an expeditious manner. Your start date may be delayed if the action above is not completed.
Background Investigation : To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a Top Secret clearance as a condition of placement in this Critical Sensitive / High Risk position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and / or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
Current or Former Political Appointees : 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.
Interagency / Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP / CTAP) : This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must : 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to : http : / / www.opm.gov / rif / employee_guides / career_transition.asp
Selective Service : Males born after 12 / 31 / 59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http : / / www.sss.gov / ).
If you are unable to apply online contact CSB_Inquiries@opm.gov.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated using an Assessment Questionnaire. The questions are related to the following fundamental competencies (or Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) needed to perform the duties of this job :
Based on your responses, you will receive a score from the Assessment Questionnaire. Those applicants who score the highest will be referred to the hiring manager and may be called for an interview. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.
If, after reviewing your resume and / or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and / or experience, you will be removed from consideration or your score will be lowered.
Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience; no points will be assigned.
For Competitive Merit Promotion and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act ( VEOA ) Applicants : The highest rated candidates will be referred to the hiring agency.
For Noncompetitive Appointment Eligibles : All qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring agency.
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) : To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions (you must submit a DD214-member copy 4).
Veterans, Peace Corps / VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above.
To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link : https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12661226
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes :
1. Your resume showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and non-paid work experience job title listed. Please limit your rsum to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility / qualifications.
2. Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you) :
Are you a current federal employee? Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current / highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade / range increases); your current promotion potential; proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an interchange agreement; etc.
A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
Position title;
Marriage certificate, and
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on 02 / 27 / 2025 to receive consideration.
PLEASE NOTE : If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application.The application process is as follows :
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login. 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 : https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit : https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help / how-to / application / status / .
Agency contact information
CSB HR Inquiries
CSB_Inquiries@opm.gov
Address
Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
OCHCO / HRMS / MS #0170
6595 Springfield Center Drive
Springfield, VA 20598-0170
Next steps
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on your USAJOBS account throughout the process.
Note : This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability / security background investigation.
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 Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes :
1. Your resume showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and non-paid work experience job title listed. Please limit your rsum to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility / qualifications.
2. Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you) :
A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
Position title;
Marriage certificate, and
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on 02 / 27 / 2025 to receive consideration.
PLEASE NOTE : If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application.The application process is as follows :
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login. 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 : https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit : https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help / how-to / application / status / .
Agency contact information
CSB HR Inquiries
CSB_Inquiries@opm.gov
Address
Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
OCHCO / HRMS / MS #0170
6595 Springfield Center Drive
Springfield, VA 20598-0170
Next steps
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on your USAJOBS account throughout the process.
Note : This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability / security background investigation.
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 Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
