Protective Security Operations Officer

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service, Boston, Massachusetts.

Federal Protective Service (FPS) is hiring for law enforcement jobs that have an exciting opportunity! Once onboarded, you may be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. The law enforcement component of the D.C. Task Force is a partnership of over 20 federal and local agencies working together to make D.C. the safest city in America. Once the assignment ends, you'll transition back to support the Federal Protective Service. Visit the D.C. Task Force page for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to administer the regional contract security guard program and lead evaluations of security programs and operations, ensuring contractor performance and recommending improvements that support the FPS and DHS mission.. Duties performed: Develop and coordinate performance monitoring schedules with District Commanders and CORs. Track contract milestones and report deviations to management. Keep ongoing liaison with law enforcement managers, CORs, contracting specialists and tenant agency security staff. This keeps plans and operations mutually supportive. Conduct field quality assurance inspections and audits of contractor performance, including checks of guard training against the Statement of Work. Recommend corrective actions and report findings in writing. Take part in pre- and post-award conferences and serve on technical evaluation teams for guard solicitations. Evaluate contract security data and trends, work with vendors on evolving technology, and recommend improvements to regional procedures.

You 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/). Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required One-year probationary period may be required. Must meet Time-In-Grade requirements. A pre-employment drug test will be required. 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. Driver's License Pre-employment physical required: Yes This is a non-bargaining unit position. Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid. Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level. Random Drug Testing: This position requires a negative pre-employment drug test result prior to appointment into this position. Essential Personnel: This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of unscheduled leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorist 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 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). Travel: The incumbent may be required to travel.