The Secret Service is seeking retirees of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to support our integrated mission and impart knowledge and experience to the current workforce. Joining the Secret Service, Office of Field Operations will allow you to perform critical protective and investigative assignments, difficult and complex non-criminal national security and suitability investigations.
OPM Dual Compensation Offset Waiver for Criminal Investigators (Special Agents) 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 work schedules. Receive overtime (on a full time schedule). Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) and additional compensation of 25% of the base salary will be added to locality pay. Annuitants under this authority will be offered a 4-year, non-status, term appointment in the competitive service, Not-to-Exceed 4 years or 1 day before their 60th birthdate, whichever comes first. Appointments that continue past December 31, 2028, may be subjected to salary off-set (reduced) if the OPM dual compensation salary off-set 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). Reemployed annuitants may only receive one appointment per job series. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below: AND To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following requirements: Basic Requirement: The duties of positions in this series 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 finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying. You qualify for the GS-13 level (Base salary $90,025.00) if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, performing duties such as: Recommending procedures and techniques for evaluating security threats. Preparing and submitting written reports concerning unusual incidents occurring during assignments. Conducting interviews on location with individuals who are not authorized to enter restricted areas. Formulating approaches, guidelines, and techniques for use in detecting, apprehending, and prosecuting individuals who try to break the law. For additional information on the Series 1811 requirements please visit: OPM Qualification Standards for Occupational Series - 1811 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. 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.
During the course of working in the Office of Field Operations, Criminal Investigators (Reemployed Annuitants and ICTAP) carry out critical investigations and protection assignments. Duties include: Leading and coordinating a group of special agents in conducting advance security surveys for individuals who, because of their kind or level of position, are vital to the continuity of Government and national as well as international security. Taking decisive and immediate action in emergency situations, drawing on extensive training and experience. Coordinating, directing, and reviewing investigations conducted in the field (e.g. financial crimes, counterfeit, etc.). Providing technical expertise and guidance regarding investigative techniques, policies, and procedures. Conducting and/or coordinating special projects involving the development, modification, or enhancement of protective/ investigative policies, procedures, guidelines, and approaches to be used Service-wide. Analyzing and evaluating current and projected short- and long-term programs projects, and operations of the assigned office. As determined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), 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. Apply for this exciting opportunity to support the integrated mission of the Secret Service. Applicants will only be considered for a maximum of 2 location(s) based on the duty station selected at the time of application. This Investigator position starts at a base salary of $90,025 (GS-13, Step 1). Locality pay will be added at the time of the conditional job offer.