Protective Services Officer
ID: 15M10223QA4700005Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFUS MARSHALS SERVICEOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SECTION – A47LANDOVER, MD, 20785, USA

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e2daceed3a344544afc5019eda9ae942/view
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    Description

    Sources Sought JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of Protective Services Officer. This opportunity is for the recruitment of Protective Service Officers (PSOs) to assist the US Marshals Service. PSOs are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of USMS protected persons and property. They perform tasks such as standing post, patrolling duty locations, monitoring surveillance equipment, controlling access points, and evacuating protected persons in emergency situations. PSOs also provide security for specific physical locations and secure sites occupied by or visited by protected persons. Eligible candidates must have experience as actively employed, reserve, or local Law Enforcement Officers with arrest authority and a minimum of one year of experience, or Military Police Officers with a minimum of one year of experience. The position requires U.S. citizenship, being 21 years of age or older, holding a high school diploma or GED, and possessing a valid U.S. driver's license. Applicants must also have no felony criminal convictions, disqualifying misdemeanor convictions, or derogatory civil records. Firearms proficiency and medical fitness are also required. Interested applicants should submit a resume, USM 235, and USM 606 to the provided email address. Failure to follow instructions may result in non-employment by the USMS.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kathryn Oravitz Weeks
    (202) 307-9462
    (703) 603-2038
    kathryn.oravitz-weeks@usdoj.gov
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    Attachment 1 - Recruitment usm235-20220805.pdf
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    PSO Resume Format.docx
    Experienced Police Officer with over 15 years in crowd management, patrol execution, and law enforcement, emphasizing safety for individuals and properties. Proficient in weapons qualification and emergency personnel evacuation, holding certifications such as Peace Officer and Weapons Master. Academic qualifications include a BA in Political Science and graduation from the Rochester Policy Academy.
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