Police Officer (Uniformed Division) Counter Sniper

Qualifications: 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 required military/law enforcement documentation satisfying one of the seven categories of specialized training in the qualifications section will result in an automatic removal from the Counter Sniper process, you will automatically continue in the standard Police Officer (Uniformed Division) application process. All qualification requirements listed above must be met by the cut-off date of the month in which you applied. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are considered in the following order: (1) preference eligibles having a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more; followed by (2) other 10-point preference eligibles; (3) 5-point preference eligible; and (4) non-preference eligibles (i.e., non-veterans). For information on veterans’ preference, please click here. You will be evaluated based on the minimum qualification questions that are in the vacancy questions. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience) 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 offer. In addition, applicants must successfully complete Phase II (see below) in order to receive final consideration for employment. Phase I: Uniformed Division Entrance Examination (UDEE) Applicant Physical Abilities Test 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 consist 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 applicant’s ability to safely complete a vigorous physical training program. It evaluates an applicant’s 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. To view the entire application process, please click here, and click on the red arrow to move through the process. The Secret Service follows stringent guidelines relating to illegal drug usage. An applicant’s 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. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here. 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.
The Uniformed Divisions 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.