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Protective Medicine Specialist
U.S. Secret Service · Posted 60 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $105K – $163K Apply by Aug 10, 2026 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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Joining the Secret Service's Office of the Deputy Director, Operational Medicine Division offers the opportunity to contribute to the agency's emergency medical operations. In this role, you will develop and implement medical contingency plans, conduct site assessments, ensure preparedness for medical emergencies, and integrate emergency medical operations into mission-critical activities.
What You'll Do
- →The selectee will serve as a Protective Medicine Specialist in the Operational Medicine Division (OMD) developing and managing tactical medical response programs in support of Secret Service protective and investigative missions.
- →The Protective Medicine Specialist (PMS) delivers advanced emergency medical care and expertise to Secret Service protectees, including former presidents, presidential candidates, and other individuals designated by federal law or presidential authorization.
- →The PMS also provides medical support during National Special Security Events (NSSE) and Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) events and may be embedded with tactical teams, protective details and other investigative units as operational needs require.
- →Typical work assignments include: Independently conducting operational assessments of designated sites and facilities to ensure compliance with USSS operational, medical, and safety requirements; identifying vulnerabilities and recommending corrective actions to enhance mission readiness and support protective operations.
- →Perform investigative and medical-focused site assessments to identify vulnerabilities, analyze protective environments, and integrate findings into actionable protective intelligence and operational guidance; ensures compliance with USSS standards and enhances mission safety.
- →Support the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of medical protective operations by embedding medical considerations into mission design, developing contingency plans, ensuring resource readiness, and coordinating with protective personnel and partner agencies to optimize medical response during protective events, investigative missions, and special events.
- →Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the United States Secret Service's security initiatives in support of our protective and investigative missions.
- →This Protective Medicine Specialist position starts at a salary of $105,251.00, GS-12, step 01 with a promotion potential to $162,708.00, GS-13, step 10.
Requirements
- ✓US Citizenship is required.
- ✓Possess a current valid driver's license.
- ✓Must be REAL ID compliant.
- ✓Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
- ✓Certify registration or exemption with the Selective Service, if you are a male applicant born after 12/31/59.
- ✓Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing during employment.
- ✓Submit to a polygraph examination prior to your appointment.
- ✓Complete pre-employment medical examinations.
- ✓Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and under 40 at time of appointment.
- ✓Exceptions may apply for those with current or prior service in federal law enforcement positions covered by special retirement provisions.
- ✓The Secret Service has determined that age is essential to the performance of this position.
- ✓Carry and use a firearm.
- ✓Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory.
- ✓You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon, or your conviction was expunged or set aside.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; law enforcement 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: 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 website 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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