Communication Operations Specialist

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Field Operations will allow you to provide command control, communications, and coordination of activities for a safe and secure environment for all protectees and protected facilities. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

The selectee will serve as a Communication Operations Specialist in the Office of Field Operations. Typical work assignments include: Communicating with emergency personnel and law enforcement through nationwide computer networks and multi-frequency communication console units to aid in the protective assignments and criminal investigations of the office. Developing written communication such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), criminal surveillance reports, or incident logs, and utilizing sound judgement in routing pertinent information efficiently to the appropriate personnel Maintaining office security by reviewing surveillance equipment, monitoring authorized personnel, responding to security breaches including building exits, alarms, and access points, and responding to emergency situations. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the ability of the Secret Service to successfully complete its investigative and protective mission.

U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.