U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Advanced Technology Security Specialist (Law Enforcement)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
RequirementsYou must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see
http://www.sss.gov/ ).One-year probationary period may be required.Must meet Time-In-Grade requirements.This position requires a pre-employment drug test, and a negative drug test result before appointment into the position must be achieved.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.DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.License required: Yes. The incumbent must possess a valid automobile driver's license at the time of appointment and be available for frequent travel.Pre-employment physical required: Yes.This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). For more information visit:
AFGE .Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Gs-11:
Applicant must demonstrate at least 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:Identifying and understanding cyber threat information and how it pertains to technologies.Evaluating technologies to identify vulnerabilities and taking remediation steps when appropriate.Drafting detailed reports regarding systems and sites assessed to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.ORHave successfully completed three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education (beyond the Master's level) leading to a Ph.D.; or successfully completed a Ph.D.; or equivalent degree, e.g., LL.M., at an accredited college or university in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.ORHave a combination of graduate education (beyond the master's level) as described in A and specialized experience (less than one year) as described in B, that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement.To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours of equivalent earned towards a graduate degree (in excess of 36 semester hours) and divide by 18 semester hours of equivalent. Then, take the number of months of experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. NOTE: Only graduate education beyond the master's level may be used in this calculation.Specialized ExperienceGS-12:
Applicant must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties:Identifying and understanding cyber threat information and how it pertains to technologies used in the facilities.Evaluating technologies to identify vulnerabilities and taking remediation steps when appropriate.Preparing reports detailing deficiencies and providing recommendations for cybersecurity of various technologies.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.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.Prior to the 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.Training:
Incumbent must meet the established experience, basic training, and in-service training requirements set to enforce police powers. The incumbent must complete the designated required training, which includes Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) and the Advanced Individual Training Program (AITP). Additionally, the selectee must complete the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) conducted at the selectee's assigned duty location or a different geographic area; and other in-service requirements and weapons qualifications for the enforcement of arrest conferred under 1315 authority. The incumbent must obtain a COMTIA+ Network+ and Security+ certification (or equivalent) within one year after training completion.Essential Personnel:
This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, acts of terrorism, or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 USC 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as appropriate).Travel:
The incumbent of this position will be required to travel.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 conducting business in government-owned or leased properties.Lautenberg Amendment:
The 1996 Lautenberg Amendment covers this position to the Fun Control Act of 1968. A person convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence is 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.Mobility Agreement:
This position may require 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 through the assignment's duration.Motor Vehicle Operation:
The incumbent must possess a valid automobile driver's license at the time of appointment and be available for frequent travel.Education:
This position requires specific coursework and/or a degree to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcript(s) does not clearly demonstrate this you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent.If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.Special Instructions for Foreign Education:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit:
Foreign Qualifications .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 (SCI) clearance as a condition of placement in this Special-Sensitive 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.Veterans' Preference:
For more information on veterans' preference see
Veterans' Preference .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:
CTAP/ICTAP .If you are unable to apply online contact
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http://www.sss.gov/ ).One-year probationary period may be required.Must meet Time-In-Grade requirements.This position requires a pre-employment drug test, and a negative drug test result before appointment into the position must be achieved.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.DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.License required: Yes. The incumbent must possess a valid automobile driver's license at the time of appointment and be available for frequent travel.Pre-employment physical required: Yes.This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). For more information visit:
AFGE .Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Gs-11:
Applicant must demonstrate at least 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:Identifying and understanding cyber threat information and how it pertains to technologies.Evaluating technologies to identify vulnerabilities and taking remediation steps when appropriate.Drafting detailed reports regarding systems and sites assessed to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.ORHave successfully completed three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education (beyond the Master's level) leading to a Ph.D.; or successfully completed a Ph.D.; or equivalent degree, e.g., LL.M., at an accredited college or university in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.ORHave a combination of graduate education (beyond the master's level) as described in A and specialized experience (less than one year) as described in B, that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement.To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours of equivalent earned towards a graduate degree (in excess of 36 semester hours) and divide by 18 semester hours of equivalent. Then, take the number of months of experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. NOTE: Only graduate education beyond the master's level may be used in this calculation.Specialized ExperienceGS-12:
Applicant must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties:Identifying and understanding cyber threat information and how it pertains to technologies used in the facilities.Evaluating technologies to identify vulnerabilities and taking remediation steps when appropriate.Preparing reports detailing deficiencies and providing recommendations for cybersecurity of various technologies.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.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.Prior to the 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.Training:
Incumbent must meet the established experience, basic training, and in-service training requirements set to enforce police powers. The incumbent must complete the designated required training, which includes Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) and the Advanced Individual Training Program (AITP). Additionally, the selectee must complete the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) conducted at the selectee's assigned duty location or a different geographic area; and other in-service requirements and weapons qualifications for the enforcement of arrest conferred under 1315 authority. The incumbent must obtain a COMTIA+ Network+ and Security+ certification (or equivalent) within one year after training completion.Essential Personnel:
This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, acts of terrorism, or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 USC 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as appropriate).Travel:
The incumbent of this position will be required to travel.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 conducting business in government-owned or leased properties.Lautenberg Amendment:
The 1996 Lautenberg Amendment covers this position to the Fun Control Act of 1968. A person convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence is 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.Mobility Agreement:
This position may require 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 through the assignment's duration.Motor Vehicle Operation:
The incumbent must possess a valid automobile driver's license at the time of appointment and be available for frequent travel.Education:
This position requires specific coursework and/or a degree to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcript(s) does not clearly demonstrate this you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent.If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.Special Instructions for Foreign Education:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit:
Foreign Qualifications .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 (SCI) clearance as a condition of placement in this Special-Sensitive 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.Veterans' Preference:
For more information on veterans' preference see
Veterans' Preference .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:
CTAP/ICTAP .If you are unable to apply online contact
Philadelphia@opm.gov .Help Help
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.
Learn more about federal 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.
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