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SalaryDuties
Assists in the planning, directing, and executing of major departmental projects; assists the Director in performing project management roles for inter-departmental projects. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with local and federal law enforcement, public safety, and intelligence agencies; assists with the coordination of USCP and Capitol Police Board issues with other federal agencies. Implements outreach efforts, training, and security assistance to Senators, committees, and senior level Senate staff in relation to public event coordination, physical security, personal protection, and other related matters. Assists Director in determining and summarizing key intelligence and Threat assessment issues for the SAA and DSAA. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.
Qualifications
Required Work Experience
- 5 to 8 years
Security Clearance
- This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Government security clearance.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge
- Knowledge of vulnerability assessment, threat analysis and security assessment in the Legislative Branch.
- Knowledge of principles and current planning methods of continuity and business recovery operations, and emergency management.
- Knowledge of principles, theories, methods, and practices of project management including project budgeting, staffing, risk management, and requirements analysis.
- Knowledge of analytical skills in the area of open-source searches.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with Senate staff, local, state, and federal law enforcement and security agencies.
- Ability to exercise tact and discretion with others regarding sensitive and confidential issues.
- Ability to analyze difficult and complex issues and make recommendation for action.
- Ability to develop and implement both short-and long-range project plans.
- Ability to lead project teams and to bring projects to completion on time and within budget.
- Ability to conduct research and prepare analyses and reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of or experience in threat assessments and security of high profile or government officials.
- Experience working across organizations and/or within operations centers to achieve a common goal.
- Self-motivated with effective written and oral communication skills.
- Possess a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to use discretion and diplomatically handle challenging, stressful, and sensitive situations.
Working Conditions
- Sedentary (carrying items less than 25 pounds).
- Schedule may fluctuate and may require reporting on after hour emerging situations, to include late evenings and weekends, with little to no notice.
Education
Bachelor's Degree.
Additional information
The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
Agency contact information
Email
employment@saa.senate.gov
Address
U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001Next steps
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
