The Secret Service is seeking persons who retired from the CSRS or the FERS to support our integrated mission and immediately impart their knowledge and experience to the current workforce. The Criminal Investigator's mission is to perform critical protective and investigative assignments. Throughout its history, the Criminal Investigator has accomplished this mission through a tradition of honor, integrity and a commitment to excellence.
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During the course of working in the Office of Investigations, Criminal Investigators (Special Agent) carry out critical investigations and protection assignments. Duties include:
- Providing protection for various protectees
- Conducting investigations
Hired with the OPM approved salary off-set waiver granted to the Secret Service, annuitants can earn their full salary and their full annuity without penalty.
Dual Compensation Off-Set Waiver For Criminal Investigators (Special Agents) Approved For Rehires
- Work Full-Time
- Maximum age limit (under 60 at the time of appointment)
- Receive Overtime
- Earn Full Annuity and Full Salary
- Earn Annual Leave and Sick Leave
- New hires under this authority will be offered a 4-year term non-status appointment in the competitive service.
- Individuals appointed before December 31, 2024 may continue their employment until their not-to-exceed date is reached.
- Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) and additional compensation of 25% of the base salary will be added to locality pay.
You qualify for the GS-12 level (salary $74,441) if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, which is in or directly related to coordinating difficult and complex protection assignments or staff assignment including but not limited to: covering designated security post at official functions/events and restricting secure areas to authorized personnel; as assigned, keeping in close proximity to designated protectee and taking any measure required to protect his/her life; providing protection while on travel with a protectee; supporting protective operations by interviewing unauthorized individuals attempting to gain access to secure areas to determine whether a security threat exists; writing associated reports; and applying protective investigation and case management methodology.
Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the position: Applicant must possess a current valid driver’s license. Please upload a copy of your driver's license number, state of license, and expiration date in the documents for auto-request section.
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.
Qualifications Must Be Met: The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
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.