Lead Physical Security Specialist (Law Enforcement)

This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.

HUD's Mission The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country. This position is located in the Office of Administration, where you can ignite your career in public policy and information management with the only federal agency dedicated to ending homelessness and building strong, inclusive communities across America. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gives the most vulnerable Americans the opportunity to thrive and succeed. HUD's Office of Administration (OA) propels that mission by giving HUD programs what they need to work faster, smarter, and better. HUD's Office of Administration is making that vision a reality every day, because the vulnerable and homeless deserve no less. Join us in inventing the future of government today. As a/an Lead Physical Security Specialist (Law Enforcement), you will: Provide close personal protection to Housing Secretary and Deputy Secretary, which are presidential cabinet-level appointed positions. Participate and/or lead efforts required to plan and perform protective service operations. Establish and maintain effective liaison with local, state, federal, and foreign law enforcement representatives, work closely to acquire or exchange protective intelligence information, update security and movement plans, secure cooperation, assistance and/or additional security resources, vehicle assets, and foreign country clearances for weapons, ammunition, and communication devices, local security, coordinate joint activities, assignments and operations, dignitary and VIP visits to HUD and identify and resolve related problems. Independently conduct and/or participate in protective services related investigations involving threats against the Secretary or Deputy Secretary, whether written, verbal, or implied.

The official duty station for this position will be in Alexandria, Virginia. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal. Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Pass a pre-employment physical examination. Possess a valid state motor vehicle operator's license and maintain a valid license while you occupy the position. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Required to be able to obtain and maintain Special Deputation as a U.S. Marshal, through the U.S. Marshal's Service. Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment."