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Supervisory Physical Scientist
U.S. Secret Service · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $169K – $197K Apply by Oct 7, 2026 General Physical Science ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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Joining the Secret Service, Office of Field Operations, Criminal Investigative Division will allow you to direct the provision of a full range of counterfeit currency forensic services to the organization and its components. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
What You'll Do
- →The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Physical Scientist in the Office of Field Operations, Criminal Investigative Division.
- →Typical work assignments include: Servicing as an advisor to stakeholders on the conceptualization, development, and presentation of anticounterfeiting policy, forensic and statistical analysis related to counterfeiting.
- →Advising stakeholders on various forensic and physical science issues.
- →Developing scientific standard operations procedures for forensic analysis, counterfeit detection, authentication, or security feature assessment.
- →Leading or supervising counterfeit projects, or a team of counterfeit specialists.
- →Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the Secret Service mission by supporting the investigative and protection Mission
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 to random drug testing while you occupy the position.
- ✓Submit a financial disclosure report.
- ✓Subject to a one-year probationary period for supervisors/managers.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 or trial 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 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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