The Secret Service is seeking retirees of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to support our integrated mission and impart knowledge and experience to the current workforce. The Office of Technical Operations (TEC) is responsible for providing technological subject matter expertise and solutions in relation to authorized protective and criminal investigations.
The selectee will serve as a Technical Security Investigator in the Office of Technical Operations in one of the following divisions: Aviation and Airspace Security Division (ASD), Operational Communications and Integration (OCI), and Technical Security Division (TSD).
Typical work assignments include: Installing, monitoring, maintaining, analyzing, and evaluating the latest known technologies (e.g., state-of-the-art intrusion detection systems and devices) used by domestic and international groups to penetrate Agency sites or harm protectees. Assisting in protective countermeasures and related law enforcement response planning duties; tactics and techniques; and aiding senior agents with potential violations and security deficiencies.
Assisting in analyses conducting surveys, adjusting plans and schedules, and assisting in development of alternative strategies. Providing advice and assistance to senior officials and representatives from other federal agencies and organizations. 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. The U.S. 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.
Apply for this exciting opportunity to support the integrated mission of the Secret Service. This Technical Security Investigator position starts at a base salary of $90,925 (GS-13, Step 1) with potential to $118,204 (GS-13, Step 10).
This position is with U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $90925 – $118204/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-21.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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