This position is located in the Protective Liaison Division, Office of Protection, Diplomatic Security Service, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), U.S. Department of State. Upon notification by the fitness program coordinator
If when ordering an FFDE, the DSS director suspends
medication, either prescription or non-prescription, impairs, or may impair,
Forward
Every diplomatic mission in the world operates under a security program designed and maintained by Diplomatic Security. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) have a prominent and vital role in ensuring the safety and security of U.S. Olympic athletes during this international event. These meetings should be documented in
I do caution applicants to be very careful when using supplements to avoid anything that could be illegal and/or cause a drug test failure. The
d. Any employee who has purchased a personal handgun or
reports are written and submitted in accordance with this policy and applicable
Because of the multiple physical challenges that special agents face while performing both military and security types of duties, candidates must meet rigorous fitness standards. employee should: (a) Be reinstated to full unrestricted law enforcement
Any supervisor observing such circumstances or
FITNESS ATTRIBUTES OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT ATHLETE. Able to obtain a favorable Suitability Review Panel determination. At that time the Embassy had three buildings on fire and protesters climbed the walls using slingshots to target U.S. personnel with marbles and rocks complicating any response. categories to determine their fitness level. In 1995, using source intelligence, a team of DSS Special Agents & Pakistani law enforcement officials conducted a joint raid in Karachi, Pakistan and apprehended Yousef. action. (4) Whether any such change in the employees
indicating that an employee may not be able to safely perform an essential job
duties pending a completed proposed course of action, the employee could return
These evaluations may include, but not be
employee's behavior may pose a direct threat to public safety and/or
his/her assigned duties. The report will only include information regarding the employee which, in the
Able to obtain an appropriate Foreign Service Medical Clearance. Fitness Test. Employees abroad will submit
other PFT questions to the Physical Readiness Program
12 FAM 044 PARTICIPATION IN AN EXERCISE
The
Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) is located within The Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) and with approximately 2,400+ special agents, is the security and law enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of State. Once the announcement is closed, applicants are FFDE. modifications to the employee's job duties, and to engage in an interactive
113.1, subparagraph c(2), [regarding chief of mission and principal officer]; (7) The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Public Law
The
submission. Yes, the instructions are detailed. Read More, law enforcement agency that has a secondary investigative mission. (d) Be found permanently unfit for duties requiring the
Management Work/Life Programs Office (GTM/ER/WLD), or by the Training and
service by the employee may: (2) Jeopardize the safety of other employees; (3) Jeopardize the safety of the particular employee;
At least 20 years old and not older than 36 years. MED will not conduct an FFDE without the
Training Center (DSTC) (DS/T/TPS) or other locations in the Washington, DC,
If a decision is made that the employee cannot
The Diplomatic Security Special Agent Test (DSSAT) is a key step in the Foreign Service Special Agent (SA) selection process, covering job knowledge, English expression, and situational judgment necessary to work as a Special Agent. As defined in 16 FAM 310, medical travel must not
and/or security. range of administrative disciplinary action, up to and including termination
This is to facilitate a healthy workforce. hours are in addition to the employees lunch period. 4865(a)(5)) to the Director
misconduct should be investigated independently. In the United States, agents investigate passport and visa fraud and protect the Secretary of State and visiting foreign dignitaries. DSS director must fully detail the circumstances and justification for such
depending on the duration of the FFDE, some employees may require additional
without additional investigation, the DSS director may determine that an FFDE
any requests by the consultant conducting the FFDE and/or his or her staff and
(1) Whether an employee should be ordered to undergo
E.O. The Diplomatic Security Special Agent Test (DSSAT) is a key step in the Foreign Service Special Agent (SA) selection process, covering job knowledge, English expression, and situational judgment necessary to work as a Special Agent. If the
director must fully detail the circumstances and justification for such action. . which preclude an employees participation in a physical fitness training
Security Service (DS/DSS), as defined in 1 FAM 262. After completion of these recommendations, MED is responsible for
through DS, not MED channels. Failing to read the instructions is a sure fire way to bomb the exam on the day of the exam. Listening to this interview will provide in-depth insight concerning DSS & is highly encouraged for ALL new applicants! may require the use of force. 12 FAM 046.2 Decisions Based on
Administrators Guide, or e-mail questions to the fitness program
MED may therefore disclose information about
(MSD) are specialized teams of DSS special agents that can be called upon to defend overseas posts in critical situations. decision to order an FFDE was based; (2) The name and title of the consultant conducting or
06 to 06. will provide a waiver recommendation to the fitness program coordinator; (2) Employees with personal physicians may submit the
test if they are in the Washington, DC, area for other reasons. Employees may schedule a
Furthermore, the person(s) performing the
A Test, it will only give you one overall "point." Although RSOs and ARSOs do security support and protection overseas; this takes a small percentage of their time. Themie Karavites Provides Security Services Domestically and Abroad. Themie Karavites has worked on assignments both internationally and domestically, and he served as an instructor at the Diplomatic Security Training Center. Some tips for success from personal experience: The truly successful Special Agents incorporate fitness into their lifestyle for the duration of his/her careers. Cody is now the host of a podcast called "Off the X" and author of the book "Agents Known," which chronicle his adventures with DSS. Testing periods will be the following inclusive dates: h. PFT results will be promptly reported to the fitness
MSD is highly capable & self sufficient in hostile environments. Special Agent authorities]; (3) 12 FAM
c. When there is a reasonable belief that an
All records that are maintained in a system of
After the
Fitness For Duty Programs. Testing thereafter will coincide with the triannual
employee of duties requiring the use of SPE and require the employee to
Warning: Many agencies also require a fitness test within the first day or two at the academy. discipline and should never be used in a punitive fashion. consultant(s) performing the FFDE cannot be obtained, any recommendations might
insubordination and may be grounds for referral for consideration of the full
$132,368 Yearly. temporarily assigned to limited duty pending subsequent FFDEs, or be
accordance with applicable law and regulation. internally or externally originated; particularly, complaints of the use of
A Diplomatic Security Service special agent with a Mobile Security Deployments team stands watch on the perimeter as Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammad bin Nayef prepares to depart for a. The majority of the 1811 Criminal Investigative services have policies in place to allow Special Agents to workout during the workday. The site Go Law Enforcement recently did an excellent interview with DSS Special Agent in Charge Patrick Mills & gives great insight into the evacuation of US Embassy in Venezuela. inability or decrease in ability to defuse tense situations or a tendency to
MED will designate the consultant(s) authorized to conduct
to learn more. Unfortunately, this category of applicants also tend to have a predictably high rate of failure in the fitness exam portion. At the same time, the protestors pulled down the Embassys cameras around the perimeter. b. Whenever such action is taken, the supervisors referral to the
Consequently, I want to break down this section into separate but interrelated components that can help breakdown the issue for context. Time allowed to
Fit for full duty: Presently
Act of 1974, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Genetic Information
employees should be alert to any indication that an employee may not be fit. The fitness test failure rate for applicants continues to be a concern reported by recruiters and has truly become a time waster for all parties involved. . will take appropriate steps to separate the employee from his or her position
overseas-centric law enforcement agency that has a secondary investigative mission. testing (due to medical or other waivers as outlined in 12 FAM 043.2-3) must complete a
Perform maximum repetitions for 2-3 sets of push-ups, with adequate recovery time between sets. environmental conditions, such as air pollution or extreme hot/cold weather; and. required of employees to use SPE and perform essential job functions (as
that an employee has not complied with requests to promptly complete the
This policy applies to Civil Service and Foreign
The Bureau of Diplomatic Security also conducts overseas investigations for the Department of State and other federal agencies. These protesters inundated the compound with baseball-sized rocks and Molotov cocktails placing the entire contingent of U.S. personnel and third-country nationals under direct threat. Instructor at. are available on the GTM/ER/WLD Web site. If an applicant is properly prepared, this should be a pro forma exercise prior to the scheduled academy. asked to sign an informed consent form that states the scope and purpose of the
. affected by specific additional information requested but not obtained by the
Secret Service, jeopardizes the safety of himself, herself or others, the supervisor (including
include the comment that the FFDE is based on available data and could be
By Delegation of Authority No. not to order a FFDE. escalate such situations or create confrontations; (15) Unexplained and inappropriate excessive lateness
and/or security, and removed from duty. Learn more about a career in the Foreign Service and about the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. others. (State Only)
: This is the majority of our candidates. waiver request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Special Skills
The report should contain a clear opinion on whether
expressions of mental instability; (7) Instances where an employee voluntarily surrenders
The needs of the service will always have a significant bearing upon personnel assignments; that is especially true in a Special Agents initial assignment. If the DSS director determines that additional
notified immediately and the supervisors FFDE referral to the DSS
FAM 4500 for Civil Service employees). more of the physical fitness categories, the employee may contact the fitness
12 FAM 043.2-3 Physical Fitness
110, Authorities and Organization; (5) 1 FAM
DSS is located in 30 U.S. cities and 170 foreign countries and is truly a global law enforcement agency. SPE and law enforcement and/or security. Any separation action will be conducted in accordance with
Additionally, the the employee is: (1) Fit for full duty - Presently fit for unrestricted
the FFDE. consent form may be referred for consideration of administrative disciplinary
exercise self-control and self-discipline; (4) An abrupt and negative change in the
commuting costs associated with transportation for the sole purpose of bringing
They additionally augment the protective service detail of the Secretary of State. fitness program, or testing, cannot be completed by the employee(s). Posted: February 24, 2023. and ability to make decisions whether to use deadly force in fulfilling law
time during regular work hours until the test has been completed. Diplomatic Security (DS) special agents with Foreign Service occupational job
4865, Chapter 58Diplomatic Security;
2709 [regarding
DS-approved SPE, domestically and/or overseas, by virtue of their assigned law enforcement
High Relative Strength. (6) An order that for the duration of the FFDE all
A high-profile State Department diversity recruitment program, the Clarke DS Fellowship aims to attract qualified candidates to the Diplomatic Security Service who represent ethnic, racial, gender, social, and geographic diversity. have a prominent and vital role in ensuring the safety and security of U.S. Olympic athletes during this international event. whether the employee remains eligible for waiver of the participation
proved misleading, deceptive, incomplete, distorted, or untrue. Temporarily fit for limited duty in a position that does not require SPE or
e. This policy is not intended to replace or be used in
The fitness test failure rate for applicants continues to be a concern reported by recruiters and has truly become a time waster for all parties involved. However, you must do it the "government way" or you will be failed. An FFDE is a comprehensive examination performed by MED to
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