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Physical Scientist (Latent Print Analyst)
U.S. Secret Service · Posted 8 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $71K – $92K Apply by Jun 17, 2026 General Physical Science ENTJENTPINTJINTP EngineeringOperations
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Joining the Secret Service, Office of Field Operations, Forensic Service Division will allow you to safeguard the nation's financial infrastructure and protect national and visiting foreign leaders by conducting forensic examinations in support of criminal investigations and protective intelligence operations. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
What You'll Do
- →The selectee will serve as a Physical Scientist (Latent Print Analyst) in the Office of Field Operations, Forensic Service Division.
- →Typical work assignments include: Performing physical science work by applying established scientific methods and standardized protocols to process, examine, and evaluate latent print evidence.
- →Assisting in the sequential processing of evidence, carefully selecting techniques based on scientific suitability, laboratory procedures, and case parameters.
- →Preparing technical notes, contributing to laboratory reports, and presenting scientific information to peers, supervisors and law enforcement personnel.
- →Assisting in coordinating casework with other laboratory units to ensure the proper sequencing of examinations and compliance with technical and administrative requirements.
- →Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the agency's ability to identify individuals, generate investigative leads, support protective intelligence operations and provide reliable forensic results in support of national security.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship is required.
- ✓Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- ✓If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance.
- ✓For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
- ✓Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.
- ✓Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will 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.
- ✓For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.
- ✓Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion.
- ✓An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
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