Protective Medicine Specialist

Joining the Secret Service, Office of the Deputy Director, Operational Medicine Division offers the opportunity to contribute to the agency's emergency medical operations. In this role, you will develop and implement medical contingency plans, conduct site assessments, ensure preparedness for medical emergencies, and integrate emergency medical operations into mission-critical activities.

Major duties

The selectee will serve as a Protective Medicine Specialist (PMS) in the Operational Medicine Division (OMD) developing and managing tactical medical response programs in support of Secret Service protective and investigative missions. As a PMS you will deliver advanced emergency medical care and expertise to Secret Service protectees, including former presidents, presidential candidates, and other individuals designated by federal law or presidential authorization. The PMS also provides medical support during National Special Security Events (NSSE) and Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) events and may be embedded with tactical teams, protective details and other investigative units as operational needs require. Typical work assignments include: Conducting operational assessments of designated sites and facilities to ensure compliance with USSS operational, medical, and safety requirements; identifying vulnerabilities and recommending corrective actions to enhance mission readiness and support protective operations. Performing investigative and medical-focused site assessments to identify vulnerabilities, analyze protective environments, and integrate findings into actionable protective intelligence and operational guidance; ensures compliance with USSS standards and enhances mission safety. Supporting the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of medical protective operations by embedding medical considerations into mission design, developing contingency plans, ensuring resource readiness, and coordinating with protective personnel and partner agencies to optimize medical response during protective events, investigative missions, and special events. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the United States Secret Service's security initiatives in support of our protective and investigative missions. This Protective Medicine Specialist position starts at a salary of $125,158.00 (GS-13, step 1), to $162,708.00 (GS-13, step 10).

Qualifications

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In 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 probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. To qualify for the GS-13 Level (starting salary $125,158.00) you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent at the GS-12 level performing duties such as: Make field medical decisions and delivers medical care at the scene for injured or other affected individuals, consistent with paramedic scope of practice and agency medical protocols. Conduct comprehensive protective site inspections to identify operational, medical, environmental, or procedural deficiencies and ensures compliance with agency directives, protective policies, and national response standards. Develop, issue, and enforce operational medical policies, standards, and protocols to ensure that protective medical practices remain aligned with agency protective intelligence, investigative requirements, and law enforcement operations. Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirements to be considered qualified for the positions: Possess and maintain a National Registry Paramedic (NRP) Certification. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Applicants must successfully complete and pass Phase 1 assessment to receive a Conditional Job Offer. In addition, applicants must successfully pass Phase II assessments to receive an Official Offer Letter. Phase I: National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Phase II: Credit Check Security Interview Polygraph Examination Drug Screening Medical Examination Background Investigation (Top-Secret Clearance) 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.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment: US Citizenship is required. U.S. citizens are legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship and are entitled to all rights and protections under U.S. law. Possess a current valid driver's license. Must be REAL ID compliant. Obtain a Top-Secret Clearance and retain it during your career. 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. 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. Submit to a polygraph examination prior to your appointment. Complete pre-employment medical examinations. Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application. Applicants may be referred up to their 40th birthday. Referral is defined as the point at which minimum qualification determinations are completed. 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. 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. Must have uncorrected vision of at least 20/100, correctable to 20/20 in each eye. LASIK, ALK, RK, and PRK surgeries are acceptable if required post-surgery visual tests are passed: Lasik (3 months), PRK (6 months), ALK/RK (1 year) waiting periods apply. 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 2000Hz ranges. Complete or secure an appropriate waiver for a 13-week Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) and a 10-week Mixed Basic Training Course (MBTC) at the Agency's James J. Rowley Training Center (RTC). Click here to review the required Fitness Standards. Failure to pass these training programs on the first attempt may result in separation from the U. S. Secret Service.