Police Officer Uniformed Division Counter Sniper

US Secret Service
US - District of Columbia - Washington
October 8, 2024
Law Enforcement

Summary

The Uniformed Division's mission is to protect facilities and venues secured for U. S. Secret Service protectees. Throughout its history, the Uniformed Division has accomplished this mission through a tradition of honor, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

This Uniformed Division Police Officer position starts at a salary of $$73,502. 00 (LE-0083-01, step 1. )

For more information on the Secret Service click here. This job is open to

The public

U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.

Clarification from the agency

Applicants must successfully complete the Uniformed Division Entrance Examination (UDEE) to receive consideration for this position. If you do not report to take the Uniformed Division Entrance Examination (UDEE), or you fail the exam, there is a three-month waiting period before you can reapply and retest. This includes applying to multiple job opportunity announcements; only the first test score will be applied.

VideosDutiesDuring the course of their careers, Uniformed Division Officers carry out assignments in protection. Duties include:

Providing protection for The White House Complex, The Vice President's Residence, The Main Treasury Building and Annex, and foreign diplomatic missions and embassies in the Washington, D. C. area.
Traveling in support of the Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of state/government missions.
Enforcing mandated protective responsibilities as described under Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056A.

For more information about the Uniformed Division position click here

The COUNTER SNIPER TEAM (CS) is a specialized unit within the U. S. Secret Service Uniformed Division that provides global long-range observation and tactical support to U. S. Secret Service protective details. On order, CS will also provide support to designated protectees, protected venues, and National Special Security Events (NSSEs). For more information about the CS position click here.

IMPORTANT: If you are unable to successfully complete the specialty team selection school or the specialty basic school required for selection in the Counter Sniper (CS) position, you will have an opportunity to remain within the Uniformed Division position in a non-tactical role.

Requirements Conditions of Employment

U. S. Citizenship.
Possess a current valid driver's license.
Be at least age 20 and less than age 37 at the time you receive a conditional offer of employment unless you have previous service in a Federal Civilian Law Enforcement position covered by special law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. Applicants with veteran's preference must receive a conditional offer of employment prior to reaching age 40 to continue in the application process.
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
Disclose any prior drug use, attempted use, and/or experimentation.
Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside.
Complete 12 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA or Artesia, NM and 17 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD. Failure to pass the standards on the first attempt may result in separation from the Secret Service. .
Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular. Possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye. (Note: Lasik, ALK, RK, and PRK corrective eye surgeries are acceptable eye surgeries for Uniformed Division Officer applicants. Applicants will be considered eligible for the Uniformed Division Officer position provided specific visual tests are passed. The following are waiting periods for visual tests: Lasik-2 months after surgery, PRK-6 months after surgery, and ALK and RK-one year after surgery).

QualificationsQualifications:Conditions of Employment Continued:

You must successfully complete and pass the Ishihara Color Vision Test.
Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular. Possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye. (Note: Lasik, ALK, RK, and PRK corrective eye surgeries are acceptable eye surgeries for Uniformed Division Officer applicants. Applicants will be considered eligible for the Uniformed Division Officer position provided specific visual tests are passed. The following are waiting periods for visual tests: Lasik-2 months after surgery, PRK-6 months after surgery, and ALK and RK-one year after surgery).
Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A. S. A. or equivalent I. S. O. ) in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges. Applicants must be able to hear the whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear without the use of a hearing aid.
Obtain a Top-Secret Clearance and retain it during your career.
Use your official name on your application as it appears on your valid government identification (i. e. , Driver License, State ID, Passport).

You qualify for the LE-01 grade level (starting salary $73,502) if you meet the following requirements:

Possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency.
Be the age of 20 at the time of application. Must be 21 at the time of appointment.

Ideal candidates will possess ONE of the SEVEN categories:Military (current/former):

Successful completion of a level 1 or level 2 sniper training program.
Occupied a combat arms occupational specialty in the U. S. Armed Forces.
Served as a tactical operator (in a non-support or administrative role) in the U. S. Armed Forces.
Successfully completed the requisite training course for a military special operations unit.

Law Enforcement (current/former):

Served as a tactical operator (in a non-support or administrative role) in a U. S. Government special operations unit.
Served as a member of a federal, state, or local law enforcement tactical team.
Completed the requisite training course for a U. S. Government special operations unit or a federal, state, or local law enforcement tactical team.

Failure to provide the req.

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