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Protective Security Operations Officer
DHS Headquarters · Posted 109 days ago
On-site Atlanta, GA $113K – $155K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service, Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois.
What You'll Do
- →DHS is hiring for law enforcement jobs that have an exciting opportunity!
- →Once onboarded, you may be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C.
- →Safe and Beautiful Task Force.
- →The law enforcement component of the D.C.
- →Task Force is a partnership of over 20 federal and local agencies working together to make D.C. the safest city in America.
- →Once the assignment ends, you'll transition back to support the [Agency].
- →Visit the D.C.
- →Task Force page for more information.
- →The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Protective Security Operations Officer responsible for administering the regional program for the contract security guard/protective security officer's programs and for providing technical expertise in initiating and leading projects involving the evaluation of related security programs and operations.
- →Duties performed: Conduct criminal investigations.
- →Conduct Facility Security Assessments.
- →Perform background suitability checks for contract employees.
- →Share intelligence among Federal/State and local governments.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- ✓You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
- ✓Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
- ✓Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required One-year probationary period may be required.
- ✓Must meet Time-In-Grade requirements.
- ✓This position requires a negative pre-employment drug test result prior to appointment into this position.
- ✓If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
- ✓DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
- ✓All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- ✓License required: Yes Pre-employment physical required: Yes This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- ✓Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.
- ✓Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level.
- ✓Essential Personnel: This position may be designated as essential personnel.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 90f008a4-3b95-4fab-8389-b59767c5037e
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