This position is located in Department of Education, Office of Finance and Operations (OFO), Office of Security, Facilities and Logistics Services (OSFLS), Protective Service Division, in Washington, DC. The incumbent reports to the Special Agent in-Charge via the Assistant Special Agent in-Charge. Incumbent coordinates security, communications, transportation, and logistics requirement for the Secretary of Education.
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As a Protective Service Specialist, GS-1801-12/13 (ST), GS-1801-12, you will be responsible for: This position is located in Department of Education, Office of Finance and Operations (OFO), Office of Security, Facilities and Logistics Services (OSFLS) in Washington, DC. The incumbent reports to the Special Agent in-Charge via the Assistant Special Agent in-Charge.
Incumbent coordinates security, communications, transportation, and logistics requirement for the Secretary of Education. Serving as a Personal Protection Specialist and assisting in the development and planning for the protection of the Secretary of Education and when appropriate, the Deputy Secretary of Education. Assisting in investigations concerning threats to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary.
Coordinating official liaison activities with the United States Secret Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Capitol Police and other federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies, relating to the personal protective security operations of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary.
As a Protective Service Specialist, GS-1801-12/13 (ST), GS-1801-13, you will be responsible for: Incumbent is responsible, during her/his shift for the security of the Secretary, to and from her/his residence and office, while attending events and meetings both official and personal inside and outside her/his office, while on travel within the United States and overseas, and during periods of heightened threats or federal government alert that would require continuous protection.
Serving as a Personal Protection Specialist and assisting in the development and planning for the protection of the Secretary of Education and when appropriate, the Deputy Secretary of Education. Assisting in investigations concerning threats to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary. Coordinating official liaison activities with the United States Secret Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S.
Capitol Police and other federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies, relating to the personal protective security operations of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary. Coordinating with appropriate offices/agencies to ensure that all telecommunication systems are in place to include constant secure telephone services and other electronic communication systems with the Department of Education and the White House.
Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level.
As an ED employee, you will also benefit from our family-friendly work environment. As part of our commitment to maintain a work life balance, we offer excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours); excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours); and matching leave for community volunteer service. Other flexibilities that may be available to you include alternative work schedules. You may be eligible to receive a recruitment incentive for this position.
To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to receive a relocation incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon.
You may be eligible to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive student loan repayments, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon.
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patricia.bailey@ed.gov · (202) 708-6032
This position is with Department of Education Headquarters, Department of Education.
The posted pay range is $105251 – $162708/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
There are 4 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-16 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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