Law Enforcement Specialist (Rapid Protection Force)

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification/Specialized Experience requirements as noted below.

01Minimum Qualifications

GS-09: Applicant must demonstrate one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Providing law enforcement services to protect people and property. Examples include patrolling, enforcing laws or rules, responding to calls or emergencies, and detaining or arresting people when authorized; and Investigating suspected criminal violations.

Examples include gathering information, interviewing witnesses, reviewing records or evidence, and preparing reports about what happened; and Assessing facilities for security risks. Examples include checking doors, locks, access controls, cameras, alarms, lighting, guard procedures, or emergency plans to identify security weaknesses.

OR Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree; or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree; or L.L.B or J.D., if related, that provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this work. Note: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted to support your claim.

OR Have a combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (beyond one year of graduate education), that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. Note: Only graduate education in excess of one year (generally 18 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) and your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the experience to support your claim.

GS-11: Applicant must demonstrate one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Independently assessing facility security. Examples include evaluating security systems such as access controls, cameras, alarms, or cybersecurity measures; identifying vulnerabilities; and recommending ways to reduce risks; and Conducting complex criminal investigations.

Examples include investigating cases that require extensive information gathering, reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing detailed investigative reports; and Analyzing security inspection results. Examples include identifying recurring or significant deficiencies in a facility's security or guard operations and recommending corrective actions.

OR Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related, from an accredited college or university that provided the knowledge skills, and abilities necessary to perform this work. Note: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial or official) to support your claim.

OR Have a combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (beyond 2 years of graduate education), that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. Note: Only graduate education in excess of two years (generally 36 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial or official) and your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the experience to support your claim.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Limit your resume to two pages. Only resumes 2 pages in length will be accepted to determine eligibility and qualifications. 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.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Training: This position will be a Team Member for the FPS Rapid Protection Force. As such, the incumbent of this position will receive advanced training and tactics to meet the challenges of being deployed anywhere in the nation at a moment's notice with or without established infrastructure. The incumbent must meet the established experience, RPF basic training requirements, participate and successfully pass all blocks of instruction during RPFBTP to graduate from the program.

And all FPS in service training requirements established for the enforcement of police powers. Must attend and participate in Weekly Training (3 days) dedicated to physical fitness, Quarterly Training (1week), Monthly Training (2days) Annual Training (1 week), Semiannual and annual PT Test.

Incumbent must successfully complete the designated, required training which includes the basic Criminal Investigators Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or the Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP), the Advanced Individual Training Program (AITP), and the Physical Security Training Program (PSTP).

Additionally, the selectee must successfully complete the Field Training and Evaluation other in-service requirements and weapons qualifications for the enforcement of arrest authority as conferred under 1315 authority.

Occupational Safety and Health Requirement: The incumbent will be required to comply with all pertinent Occupational 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.

Law Enforcement: This position will possess law enforcement authority under Title 40 of the United States Code, Section 1315, exercising such authority to provide investigative and law enforcement services to customer agencies, Federal employees, and members of the general public located and/or conducting business in government-owned or leased properties.

Pre-employment Medical Requirements: Prior to appointment the person selected for this 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 using reasonable physical force in the face of physical resistance and responding to situations requiring physical agility and quick and legally sufficient decision making.

Also 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. Lautenberg Amendment: This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Person convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.

Firearms Requirements: The incumbent will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties of this position. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. Motor Vehicle Operation: The incumbent must possess a valid automobile driver's license at the time of appointment and be available for frequent travel.

Federal Protective Service is hiring for law enforcement jobs that have an exciting opportunity! Once onboarded, you may be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. The law enforcement component of the D.C. Task Force is a partnership of over 20 federal and local agencies working together to make D.C. the safest city in America. Once the assignment ends, you'll transition back to support the Federal Protective Service. Visit the D.C. Task Force page for more information.

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service, Auburn, Washington; Grand Prairie, Texas; Kansas City, Missouri. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a member of the Federal Protective Service Rapid Protection Force, conducting law enforcement, criminal investigations, facility security assessments, and inspections of federal facilities and contract security operations.

The position helps identify and reduce security risks and may deploy to support enhanced security operations or respond to emergencies. Duties performed: Conduct facility security assessments by evaluating physical, cyber, and technical security systems; identifying risks and vulnerabilities; and recommending countermeasures. At GS-09, independently assess lower-risk facilities and assist with higher-risk assessments. At GS-11, independently assess facilities across risk levels and assist less senior specialists.

Perform federal law enforcement duties under 40 U.S.C. § 1315 to protect people and property at federal facilities. Enforce laws and facility rules, preserve the peace, respond to emergencies, and detain or apprehend suspects as authorized. Conduct investigations of suspected criminal violations involving federal facilities and infrastructure. Gather and evaluate information, prepare investigative reports and affidavits, and serve or execute warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents as authorized.

Inspect federal facilities and monitor contract security performance for compliance with security requirements, contracts, and post orders. Identify deficiencies, document findings, and recommend corrective actions. Support Rapid Protection Force operations by participating in enhanced security and emergency response activities, providing security awareness training to facility stakeholders, and coordinating with agency officials and other partners.