Protective Service Operations Specialist #5446 - Washington, United States - US Senate

US Senate

Verified Company

Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Engages in proactive threat discovery through research and analysis of security-related material in order to maintain situational awareness of adverse information, and to identify threat content against Senators, their families, staff, and associated locations.

Reports on security risks/concerns/persons of interest involving possible or actual threats to Senate Members, staff, the Capitol, and/or offices, and provides regular updates and applicable advice regarding these incidents.

Implements outreach efforts, security assessment initiatives, and law enforcement coordination to ensure Senators and their Chiefs of Staff receive the necessary guidance, tools, and support when planning and attending public events as well as conducting outside travel.

Reviews publicly available information and conducts open-source research to identify trends, patterns, and relationships that provide insights into threat and security issues.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Qualifications:

Required Work Experience

5 years

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

Knowledge of, or ability to learn, protective intelligence analysis, vulnerability assessment, threat analysis and security assessment processes.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, principles and current planning methods for continuity and recovery operations, and emergency management.
Ability to conduct opensource searches.
Familiarity with commercially available opensource software.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with Senate staff and senior government officials.
Ability to organize and coordinate resources to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to proficiently write executive summaries of threat and intelligence information.
Ability to exercise tact and discretion with others regarding sensitive and confidential issues.
Ability to analyze difficult and complex issues and make recommendations for action.
Ability to conduct research and prepare analyses and reports.
Ability to communicate effectively.

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Desired Qualifications

Previous law enforcement/dignitary protection experience.
Able to adapt to a fastmoving and constantly changing environment.
Strong task management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
Excellent attention to detail.

Working Conditions

Sedentary (carrying items less than 25 pounds).

Security Clearance

This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a
Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information

(TS/SCI) U.S. Government security clearance.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree.

Additional information:

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.

Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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