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Secret Service

Police Officer (Uniformed Division) Counter Sniper

Secret Service, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


The Uniformed Division's mission is to protect facilities and venues secured for U.S. Secret Service protectees. Throughout its history, the Uniformed Division has accomplished this mission through a tradition of honor, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

The Police Officer position starts at a salary of $73,502 (LE-0083-01, step 1) in the Office of Protective Operations, Uniformed Division.

Qualifications:

You must successfully complete and pass the Ishihara Color Vision Test.

Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular. Possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye.

Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels

(A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges.

Obtain a Top-Secret Clearance

and retain it during your career.

Use your

official name

on your application as it appears on your valid government identification (i.e., Driver License, State ID, Passport).

You qualify for the LE-01 grade level (starting salary $73,502) if you meet the following requirements:

Possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency.

Be the

age of 20

at the time of application.

Must be 21

at the time of appointment.

Ideal candidates will possess ONE of the SEVEN categories:

Military (current/former):

Successful completion of a level 1 or level 2 sniper training program.

Occupied a combat arms occupational specialty in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Served as a tactical operator (in a non-support or administrative role) in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Successfully completed the requisite training course for a military special operations unit.

Law Enforcement (current/former):

Served as a tactical operator (in a non-support or administrative role) in a U.S. Government special operations unit.

Served as a member of a federal, state, or local law enforcement tactical team.

Completed the requisite training course for a U.S. Government special operations unit or a federal, state, or local law enforcement tactical team.

All qualification requirements listed above must be met by the cut-off date of the month in which you applied.

You will be evaluated based on the minimum qualification questions that are in the vacancy questions.

Phase I:

Uniformed Division Entrance Examination (UDEE)

Applicant Physical Abilities Test

Interview

Phase II:

C redit Check

Security Interview

Polygraph Examination

Drug screening

Medical Examination

Background Investigation (a top-secret security clearance)

As part of the application process the applicant will be required to complete the United States Secret Service Applicant Physical Abilities Test (APAT). It is a physical fitness assessment which consist of four components (push-ups, sit-ups, Illinois Agility Run and a 1.5 Mile Run). The APAT is designed to measure the current level of general physical fitness of an applicant, which serves as an indicator of an applicant's ability to safely complete a vigorous physical training program.

General Medical Requirements:

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.

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