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PROTECTION AGENT (EXECUTIVE PROTECTION AGENT)
Departmental Administration · Posted 80 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $122K – $158K Apply by Jul 23, 2026 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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This position is located in the Office of Safety, Security and Protection (OSSP), Executive Protective Operations Division (EPOD). The OSSP is responsible for developing and ensuring effective, efficient delivery of facility and personnel security and safety across USDA operations.
What You'll Do
- →Reports to the Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC) for EPOD and coordinates security, communications, transportation, accommodation and logistics requirements for the Secretary of Agriculture and for accompanying dignitaries or family.
- →Participates in the full range of executive personal security protection policies, practices, and requirements attendant to the daily functions and long term planning of the office.
- →Performs the duties of a Detail Leader of the Executive Protection Detail.
- →Assists in investigations concerning threats to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.
- →Assists the SAC and Assistant Specialist Agent-in-Charge (ASAC) in planning the full range of programs and functions of executive protection.
- →Serves as a Department specialist in security and related management support areas to ensure safe and efficient operations during the protectee's travel, as well as personal and physical security within the office.
- →Coordinates with appropriate offices/agencies to ensure that all telecommunications systems are in place to include constant secure telephone services and other electronic communication systems with the Department of Agriculture and the White House.
- →Provides comprehensive support to members of the Office of the Secretary in those matters directed by the Secretary, Deputy Secretary and Special Agent-in-Charge of Executive Protective Operations.
- →Ensures full compliance with procedures, regulatory and statutory aspects of personal security and all logistics support is maintained.
- →Coordinates the myriad details of security, logistics, and related administrative matters with senior USDA staff as assigned.
- →Plans and carries out logistical support to the Secretary and his immediate staff in critical official matters as directed by the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, SAC/ASAC, which may be time sensitive.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a US Citizen or US National.
- ✓Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
- ✓Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- ✓Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
- ✓If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type.
- ✓Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a security Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
- ✓This is an arduous rigorous position and is subject to medical screening and physical fitness testing.
- ✓This position is designated as Emergency Essential and may require the incumbent to work during weather related closures.
- ✓Shift Work - The USDA operates 7 days per week and 24 hours per day.
- ✓Special Agents will be required to work any assigned shift.
- ✓Duty hours are subject to change to accommodate the needs of the department.
- ✓Applicants must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 3bea2071-aaf5-48af-b82e-d5f9f9c32503
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