Police Officer (Secret Service Police) Canine Explosives Detection

During the course of their careers Secret Service Police (Uniformed Division) Officers carry out assignments in protection.
Duties include:

• Safeguarding the White House complex the Vice Presidents residence and other designated facilities as well as providing security for
  foreign missions and embassies.
• 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.

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SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION: CANINE UNIT (K9)
The Canine Explosives Detection Team (K9) is a specialized unit within the Secret Service Police that provides full-time explosive detection support to the Presidential Protective Division. On order K9 will also provide support to designated protectees protected venues and National Special Security Events (NSSEs). For more information about the K9 position click here.

IMPORTANT: If you are unable to successfully complete the specialty team selection school or the specialty basic school required for the K9 position you will have an opportunity to remain with the Secret Service Police in a non-tactical role.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship. A U.S. citizen is an individual who has acquired citizenship by birth in the United States through U.S. citizen parents or through the naturalization process. U.S. citizens are legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship and are entitled to all the rights and protections under U.S. law.
• Possess a current valid drivers license. Must be REAL ID compliant.
• Must be at least 20 years old at the time of application and under 40 at referral. Exceptions may apply for those with current or prior service in federal law enforcement positions covered by special retirement provisions. The Secret Service has determined that age is essential to the performance of this position.
• 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.
• This position requires an automatic credit check after initial qualifications are met.
• 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 13 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco GA or Artesia NM and 18 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. Click here for more information.
• Completion of a 17-week K9 Selection and Basic Training.
• 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.
• Be appointed to this position under a limited-term Schedule B excepted appointment which is 3 years and 120 days. Upon completion of this period you will either be converted to career status or separated based on the expiration of the appointment.

Qualifications

*Requirements continued:

• Hearing loss as measured by an audiometer must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in theand 2000 Hz ranges.
• 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. Real ID Driver License State ID Passport).

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

You qualify for the LE-01 grade level (starting salary $77987.00) 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 listed below:

Military (current/former):

• Military working dog handler attached to a garrison or deployed unit.
• Experience with explosive detection canines.
• Successfully completed the requisite training course for a military K9 handler.

Law Enforcement (current/former):

• Certified K9 handler/trainer for state local or federal agency.
• Served as a member of a federal state or local law enforcement K9 team.
• Successfully worked a law enforcement detection canine.
• Experience with explosive/narcotics detection canines.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Applicants must successfully complete Phase I (see below) to receive a conditional addition applicants must successfully complete Phase II (see below) in order to receive final consideration for employment.

Phase I:

• National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
• Uniformed Division Entrance Examination (UDEE)
• Applicant Physical Abilities Test (APAT)
• Special Agent and Uniformed Division Pre-Employment Review (Super) Interview

Phase II:

• Credit Check
• Security Interview
• Polygraph examination
• Drug screening
• Medical examination
• Background investigation (a top-secret security clearance)

As part of the application process the applicant will be required to complete the United States Secret Service Applicant Physical Abilities Test (APAT). It is a physical fitness assessment which consists of four components (push-ups sit-ups Illinois Agility Run and a 1.5 Mile Run). The APAT is designed to measure the current level of general physical fitness of an applicant which serves as an indicator of an applicants ability to safely complete a vigorous physical training program. It evaluates an applicants ability to perform the physical tasks required on the job by measuring muscular and dynamic strength endurance flexibility aerobic capacity and other factors related to physical aptitude. The standards are anticipated to be the same regardless of age gender or position.

General Medical Requirements:

As determined by the Office of Personnel Management the duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing use of firearms and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of fingers wrist elbows shoulders hips and knee joints is required. Arms hands legs and feet must function sufficiently in order for applicants to perform the duties satisfactorily. Since the duties of this position are exacting and involve the responsibility for the safety of others under trying conditions applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any condition that would hinder full efficient performance of the duties of this position or that would cause the individual to be a hazard to himself/herself or to others is disqualifying. There are also specific medical requirements for this position and any chronic disease or condition affecting the respiratory cardiovascular gastrointestinal musculoskeletal digestive nervous endocrine lymphatic nervous genitourinary and other systems that would impair full performance of the duties of the position may also be disqualifying. Click here for more information.

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The Secret Service follows stringent guidelines relating to illegal drug usage. An applicants history is reviewed and a determination for employment is made according to our guidelines. For more information regarding the U.S. Secret Service drug guidelines please click here to view our Drug Policy.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience no points will be assigned.

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