Polygraph Support Assistant
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Department Of Homeland Security
All United States citizens This vacancy is being concurrently advertised under INV-PM257-14-MP merit promotion procedures. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here. Permanent Full-Time Building on a Tradition of Excellence and Meeting the Challenges of the Future The Secret Service is a premier law enforcement organization with two critical national security missions: protect our nation's leaders and to conduct criminal investigations. Our team members continue a tradition of excellence - whether investigating financial crime or protecting national and visiting foreign leaders. In the Secret Service, we serve the country with duty, loyalty, justice, integrity and courage. In the Secret Service, we:
Protect the President, the Vice President, and other leaders; investigate threats against them; and safeguard their residences and other facilities
Plan and implement security designs for National Special Security Events
Investigate financial crimes including fraud, identity theft and computer-based attacks on banking or telecommunications infrastructure
Joining the Office of Investigations, Forensic Services Division, Polygraph Branch will allow you to utilize your expertise in providing a variety of administrative, technical, and clerical support duties related to the tracking, processing, closing, and reporting on all polygraph examinations conducted by the Secret Service. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the ability of the Secret Service to successfully complete its investigative mission. This Polygraph Support Assistant position starts at a salary of $34,415 (GS-05, step 1), with promotion potential to $55,421 (GS-07, step 10). For more information on the Secret Service click here.
U.S. citizenship is required. The selectee will serve as a Polygraph Support Assistant in the Office of Investigations, Forensic Services Division, Polygraph Branch. Typical work assignments include:
Performing a variety of administrative and technical support duties related to tracking, closing and reporting on all polygraph examinations conducted by the Service; maintaining liaison with Security Clearance Division (SCD) to ensure the timely completion of applicant screening polygraph exams; maintaining, preparing and distributing statistical reports of examinations, maintaining employee personnel files and passports of polygraph examiners, and coordinating their physical exam schedules.
Maintaining polygraph files as well as archives and destroys polygraph-related documents as per National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) timelines and policies; reviewing and editing reports and making changes per the direction of Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge(ATSAIC); preparing and distributing official examination report; and working with the Information resources Management Division to enhance and modify all polygraph databases.
Providing informative responses to operational questions received from various Service personnel.
Conditions of Employment If selected for this position, you will be required to:
Obtain and maintain a top secret clearance. Completion of a single scope background investigation is required before appointment.
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
_Physical Demands:_ The work is primarily sedentary but may require some standing, walking, bending, and carrying of light items such as papers, books, files and polygraph equipment. Occasionally, may be required to handle equipment of medium weight.
_Work Environment:_ The incumbent works in an office setting. Occasional travel within the United States is required. Occasional overtime may also be required.
Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the duties of the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications, a score will automatically be calculated based on your answers to the vacancy specific questions to place you in one of three categories. All answers provided in the online process must be substantiated by your resume. Upon review, your resume and/or supporting documents need to support your answer choices and reflect the one year of specialized experience requirement, in order to be considered and deemed eligible. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:
Knowledge of microcomputer software and technology, specifically database management software, sufficient to input and retrieve required information.
Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally with peers and supervisors.
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories: 1. Best Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF) and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined in the job analysis. 2. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis. 3. Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined in the job analysis. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well-Qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific, professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. This position is not considered scientific/professional. Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. For information on veterans' preference, please click here.
Interview Requirement: _(If__ Applicable)_ Interviews are required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.
To preview questions please click here. You qualify for the GS-05 level (starting salary $34,415) if you possess one of the following:
You qualify for the GS-05 level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-04 level performing duties such as: utilizing standard office equipment, i.e., computers, copiers, fax machines, etc., to prepare various reports of examinations; updating databases and distributing official examinations; maintaining files/records, logging requests for examinations; and processing time and attendance reports; OR
4 years above high school; OR
A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience. This will be calculated using your r sum and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Qualifications Must Be Met: The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
This position is being advertised via CareerConnector which is an automated staffing system . To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail. You must complete the application process and submit any required documents no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Instructions outlining the application process can be found at . If you cannot apply online, you may contact the Human Capital Division, Classification and Administrative, Professional, Technical Staffing Branch at OR by calling between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:30 pm EST (excluding Federal holidays) prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The Secret Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. In addition to addressing the vacancy specific questions, you must also submit the following documentation:
Resume - In order to receive credit for experience contained in an uploaded resume, your employment history should show work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week.
If you are qualifying based on education, or you are qualifying based on a combination of education and experience , you must submit a copy of your college/university transcript (unofficial is acceptable) it must show school name, student's name, credit earned, degree, and date awarded. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Those with Foreign education, click here.
Special Priority Selection rights under ICTAP: Submit a copy of your agency notice, copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating),and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a Veteran? Submit a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) and/or documentation of service connected disability. If a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) is not available, other documentation listing the beginning and ending dates of active service and the type of discharge must be submitted to verify eligibility. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out the SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. Click here for more veterans' information.
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. Best-qualified applicants will be referred for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You may check the status of your application for this position by going to . Click on the My USAJOBS tab, enter your user id and password, and click on My Applications. You will also receive an email notification regarding your application status. For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here. E-Verify Statement: DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Click here to learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized. !benefits.hms?orgId=4&jnum;=116023Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Homeland Security
All United States citizens This vacancy is being concurrently advertised under INV-PM257-14-MP merit promotion procedures. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here. Permanent Full-Time Building on a Tradition of Excellence and Meeting the Challenges of the Future The Secret Service is a premier law enforcement organization with two critical national security missions: protect our nation's leaders and to conduct criminal investigations. Our team members continue a tradition of excellence - whether investigating financial crime or protecting national and visiting foreign leaders. In the Secret Service, we serve the country with duty, loyalty, justice, integrity and courage. In the Secret Service, we:
Protect the President, the Vice President, and other leaders; investigate threats against them; and safeguard their residences and other facilities
Plan and implement security designs for National Special Security Events
Investigate financial crimes including fraud, identity theft and computer-based attacks on banking or telecommunications infrastructure
Joining the Office of Investigations, Forensic Services Division, Polygraph Branch will allow you to utilize your expertise in providing a variety of administrative, technical, and clerical support duties related to the tracking, processing, closing, and reporting on all polygraph examinations conducted by the Secret Service. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the ability of the Secret Service to successfully complete its investigative mission. This Polygraph Support Assistant position starts at a salary of $34,415 (GS-05, step 1), with promotion potential to $55,421 (GS-07, step 10). For more information on the Secret Service click here.
U.S. citizenship is required. The selectee will serve as a Polygraph Support Assistant in the Office of Investigations, Forensic Services Division, Polygraph Branch. Typical work assignments include:
Performing a variety of administrative and technical support duties related to tracking, closing and reporting on all polygraph examinations conducted by the Service; maintaining liaison with Security Clearance Division (SCD) to ensure the timely completion of applicant screening polygraph exams; maintaining, preparing and distributing statistical reports of examinations, maintaining employee personnel files and passports of polygraph examiners, and coordinating their physical exam schedules.
Maintaining polygraph files as well as archives and destroys polygraph-related documents as per National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) timelines and policies; reviewing and editing reports and making changes per the direction of Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge(ATSAIC); preparing and distributing official examination report; and working with the Information resources Management Division to enhance and modify all polygraph databases.
Providing informative responses to operational questions received from various Service personnel.
Conditions of Employment If selected for this position, you will be required to:
Obtain and maintain a top secret clearance. Completion of a single scope background investigation is required before appointment.
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
_Physical Demands:_ The work is primarily sedentary but may require some standing, walking, bending, and carrying of light items such as papers, books, files and polygraph equipment. Occasionally, may be required to handle equipment of medium weight.
_Work Environment:_ The incumbent works in an office setting. Occasional travel within the United States is required. Occasional overtime may also be required.
Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the duties of the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications, a score will automatically be calculated based on your answers to the vacancy specific questions to place you in one of three categories. All answers provided in the online process must be substantiated by your resume. Upon review, your resume and/or supporting documents need to support your answer choices and reflect the one year of specialized experience requirement, in order to be considered and deemed eligible. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:
Knowledge of microcomputer software and technology, specifically database management software, sufficient to input and retrieve required information.
Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally with peers and supervisors.
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories: 1. Best Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF) and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined in the job analysis. 2. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis. 3. Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined in the job analysis. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well-Qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific, professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. This position is not considered scientific/professional. Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. For information on veterans' preference, please click here.
Interview Requirement: _(If__ Applicable)_ Interviews are required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.
To preview questions please click here. You qualify for the GS-05 level (starting salary $34,415) if you possess one of the following:
You qualify for the GS-05 level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-04 level performing duties such as: utilizing standard office equipment, i.e., computers, copiers, fax machines, etc., to prepare various reports of examinations; updating databases and distributing official examinations; maintaining files/records, logging requests for examinations; and processing time and attendance reports; OR
4 years above high school; OR
A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience. This will be calculated using your r sum and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Qualifications Must Be Met: The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
This position is being advertised via CareerConnector which is an automated staffing system . To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail. You must complete the application process and submit any required documents no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Instructions outlining the application process can be found at . If you cannot apply online, you may contact the Human Capital Division, Classification and Administrative, Professional, Technical Staffing Branch at OR by calling between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:30 pm EST (excluding Federal holidays) prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The Secret Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. In addition to addressing the vacancy specific questions, you must also submit the following documentation:
Resume - In order to receive credit for experience contained in an uploaded resume, your employment history should show work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week.
If you are qualifying based on education, or you are qualifying based on a combination of education and experience , you must submit a copy of your college/university transcript (unofficial is acceptable) it must show school name, student's name, credit earned, degree, and date awarded. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Those with Foreign education, click here.
Special Priority Selection rights under ICTAP: Submit a copy of your agency notice, copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating),and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a Veteran? Submit a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) and/or documentation of service connected disability. If a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) is not available, other documentation listing the beginning and ending dates of active service and the type of discharge must be submitted to verify eligibility. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out the SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. Click here for more veterans' information.
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. Best-qualified applicants will be referred for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You may check the status of your application for this position by going to . Click on the My USAJOBS tab, enter your user id and password, and click on My Applications. You will also receive an email notification regarding your application status. For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here. E-Verify Statement: DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Click here to learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized. !benefits.hms?orgId=4&jnum;=116023Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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