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Joining the Secret Service, Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information, Protective Intelligence and Assessment Division will allow you to gain experience in applying investigative research, analysis and assessment in relation to support the U.S. Secret Service leadership and intelligence mission of the Secret Service.
For more information on the Secret Service click here.
09/11/2024 to 09/17/2024
$35,947 - $52,452 per year
GS-03: $35,947.00-$46,729; GS-04: $40,351-$52,452
GS 3 - 4
Many vacancies in the following location:
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 1-5 nights per month for this position.
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Internships - Schedule D-Pathways
Multiple Schedules - Full and Part-Time schedules available.
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808691700
All U.S. Citizens that meet eligibility as a Pathways Intern. Must be accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution or certification program. Enrollment is on at least a half-time basis at a qualifying educational institution in a certificate, degree, or diploma program with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 undergraduate; or 3.0 graduate at time of application and throughout the appointment.
The selectee will serve as a Student Trainee (Intelligence Research) in the Protective Intelligence and Assessment Division. Typical work assignments include:
Pathways Internship Eligibility: applicant must have accepted enrollment or be enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) on a full- or half-time basis (as defined by the institution which they attend) in one of the accredited educational institutions:
PROGRAM COMPLETION AND CONVERSION ELIGIBILITY: Program participants may be converted, without a break in service, to a term, career or career conditional appointment upon completion of program requirements. To be eligible for conversion, a Student Trainee Intern must:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the duties of the position. 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 the minimum qualification requirements, in order to be considered. If we cannot determine how your application meets the minimum requirements above, you will removed from consideration.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are referred in the following order, with preference eligibles receiving consideration first: (1) preference eligibles having a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more; followed by (2) other 10-point preference eligibles; (3) 5-point preference eligibles; and (4) non-preference eligibles (i.e., non-veterans). For information on veterans' preference click here.
An interview may be required for this position. If an interview is required, failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.
1. Your resume showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and non-paid work experience job title listed.
2. Your transcripts from Unofficial copies are sufficient with the application; however, if selected, official transcripts will be required. Submit a complete, unofficial copy of your transcripts that shows your entire college academic record as of the date of this announcement. The transcript can be retrieved by following the academic institutions instructions to obtain an unofficial copy. Please do not submit screenshots of your coursework.
3. Other required documents (only submit if applicable to you)
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/17/2024 to receive consideration.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application.
The application process is as follows:
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. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information".
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/808691700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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