Law Enforcement Specialist (Canine Program Manager)

Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service, Alexandria, Virginia. Responsibilities Department of Homeland Security is hiring for law enforcement jobs that have an exciting opportunity Once onboarded, you may be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. The law enforcement component of the D.C. Task Force is a partnership of over 20 federal and local agencies working together to make D.C. the safest city in America. Once the assignment ends, you'll transition back to support the [Agency]. Visit the D.C. Task Force page for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform uniformed law enforcement work in the protection of life, property and the rights of individual citizens; enforces and assures compliance with statutes, laws, government facility rules and regulations, and protects the civil rights of all persons on property under the charge and control of the U.S. Government or in locations as may be necessary for the promotion of Homeland Security as directed by the DHS Secretary.. Duties performed: Analyzes study results and develops methods to enhance Explosive Detective Canine team effectiveness in interdiction. Conducts operational assessments to maintain detection proficiency and update Explosive Detective Canine team response procedures. Performs on-site certification evaluations of Explosive Detective Canine teams, identifying and correcting deficiencies to improve performance. Ensures compliance with animal health requirements to prevent disease transmission, including zoonotic diseases. Enforces safe handling requirements for explosives and working dogs. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required One-year probationary period may be required. Must meet Time-In-Grade requirements. Pre-employment Drug Testing: This position requires a negative pre-employment drug test prior to and throughout the appointment of this position. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. License required: Yes-This position requires the incumbent possess a valid driver's license, maintain a safe driving record, and demonstrate they are medically qualified to operate a motor vehicle safely in accordance with the standards and procedures established in 5 CFR 930. Periodic verification of license and safe driving record will be required. Pre-employment physical required: Yes This is a non-bargaining unit position. Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid. Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level. Essential Personnel: This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operational events without regard to declarations of unscheduled leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. u00a7 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). Random Drug Testing: The incumbent of this position is subject to random drug testing. Qualifications Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Specialized Experience: Specialized Experience: GS-13: Applicant must demonstrate one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: 1) Conducting law enforcement investigations of alleged or suspected criminal violations related to the protection of government infrastructure; 2) Providing law enforcement presence through patrol operations to enforce and deter criminal terrorist activities; 3) Monitoring canine behavioral patterns to accurately guide canines and canine handlers; AND 4) Utilizing knowledge of explosives and explosive detection to make recommendations to stakeholders. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Only two page resumes will be accepted and used to make an eligibility/qualifications determination. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet

Created: 2026-04-08