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Operational Security Specialist (Executive Protection Agent)
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
- Department: Department of Justice
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia
- Salary: $102415 – $133142/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: 4
- Security Clearance: Other
- Date Posted: 2026-10-02
- Application Deadline: 2026-10-09
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Job Summary
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Key Responsibilities
This position is in the Protective Operations Unit (POU), Correctional Programs Division, Correctional Services Branch, Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Serves as an Executive Protection Agent on the detail responsible for providing executive level personal protection to the Director and other designees. Implements protective operations and threat mitigation for the BOP Director. Required to carry a firearm and provide close physical protection for the Director and other designees.
Participates in the organization and retention of work-related documents; maintains an understanding of relevant threat management data bases; pursues/schedules training opportunities that provide updated tactics, trends, and operational procedures in the field of threat/protective investigations and protective operations.
Analyzes and communicates relevant protective operations, threat assessment factors and applies subject matter expertise to the protective detail operations. Ensures safe surroundings, which involves consistent investigation and are obligated to apprehend suspicious individuals should they endanger the Director or others designated for protection.
Requirements & Education
ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.
Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
Contact
bop-hrm-hrsc-consolidatedstaffingunit-s@bop.gov · 972-352-4200
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $102415 – $133142/yr.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Other security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
How many openings are available?
There are 4 openings for this position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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