Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist (District Commander)

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist (District Commander)
• Primary purpose: Supervise law enforcement personnel responsible for compliance, enforcement, investigations, and inspections protecting federal property and persons
• Law enforcement authority: Title 40 U.S.C. 1315 (uniformed law enforcement authority)
• Locations (district assignment): Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA; Salt Lake City, UT (may be reassigned within the assignment)

Description

This position supervises FPS law enforcement personnel and oversees law enforcement and security operations tied to the protection of federal property and persons. The role coordinates with senior federal/state/local agency leadership and law enforcement partners, manages the Facility Security Assessment process, and ensures implementation of approved countermeasures under Inter-agency Security Committee standards. The incumbent must complete required training and maintain law enforcement readiness, including firearms proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise FPS personnel performing compliance, enforcement, investigation, and inspection activities for federal property/persons protection
• Review, evaluate, and oversee law enforcement and security operations and programs
• Maintain working relationships with senior federal/state/local officials of customer agencies
• Coordinate with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to secure assistance for emergencies affecting federal facilities
• Ensure compliance with Inter-agency Security Committee security standards via Facility Security Assessment process management and countermeasure implementation

Requirements

• U.S. citizen
• Background investigation required (Top Secret clearance; includes financial issues and certain criminal offenses/illegal drug use)
• Pre-employment drug test with negative result; subject to random drug testing
• Selective Service registration/exemption (for applicable males)
• Complete initial online assessment and USAHire assessment if required
• Driver’s license required; pre-employment physical required
• Must carry a firearm and maintain quarterly firearm proficiency; complete CITP/UPTP firearms component
• No disqualifying misdemeanor/felony domestic violence convictions under the Lautenberg Amendment
• Time-In-Grade requirements; specialized experience at GS-14 level; resume must explicitly show qualification

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package for employees and their families; eligibility depends on the type of position held.