Executive Protection Agent

This vacancy is for a Executive Protection Agent in the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce.

This job is open to the public, including FERS and CSRS retirees. As a reemployed annuitant, you may be eligible for a dual compensation (salary offset) waiver, allowing you to earn a full salary without reduction and a full retirement annuity. The ability to waive the salary offset will be made on a case-by-case basis for annuitants who retired under optional retirement and excludes annuitants who received a voluntary separation incentive (buyout) and those who retired under early retirement provisions. Reemployed annuitants receiving a dual compensation (salary offset) waiver will be appointed on a temporary or time-limited basis. FERS annuitants may be reemployed up to age 65. CSRS annuitants may be reemployed prior to reaching his or her 60th birthday. Reemployed annuitants must also meet all the position requirements and qualifications outlined in this job opportunity announcement. As a Executive Protection Agent, with full law enforcement authority, including the authority to conduct criminal investigations, carry firearms, make arrests, execute search warrants, and apprehend suspects engaged in activities that threaten the safety and security of Department of Commerce (DOC) personnel and operations. You will perform the following duties: Lead the development and execution of protective operations by independently planning, coordinating, and managing security protocols that ensure the safety of DOC executive leadership and high-profile individuals. Design and implement comprehensive protective services strategies that incorporate route planning, threat intelligence, venue security, contingency operations, and interagency logistics. Conduct in-depth threat and vulnerability assessments by gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing intelligence data, site reconnaissance, and potential threat actor capabilities. Translates findings into actionable plans to mitigate threats during official travel, public events, and sensitive missions. Serve as a senior liaison to interagency partners and represent DOC security interests in strategic planning, classified briefings, and emergency preparedness operations. Advises leadership on risk, compliance, and incident response measures. These duties are described at the GS-13 full performance level. The GS-11 and GS-12 are developmental levels leading to such performance. MEDICAL REQUIREMENT: The duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, the use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of fingers, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning so that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform 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. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Executive Protection Agent, GS-1801-11/12/13, full performance level (FPL) GS-13 level positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. This position requires a TOP SECRET/SCI CLEARANCE: Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the 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. A probationary period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/). 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. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will not be paid License required: Yes - this position requires operating a motor vehicle, and you must possess a current, active state-issued Driver's license. Drug Test Required: Yes - this position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter. Pre-employment physical required: Yes - All applicants tentatively selected for this position must successfully pass all required physical/medical examinations before appointment. Selectee must be able to pass, as applicable, annual and periodic physical/medical examinations, and psychological screenings to maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of this agency.