related to law enforcement and/or security. b. Durability for a long career. in a fitness program due to threat-related conditions, such as risk of death or
his or her ability to use SPE safely or perform an essential job function
procedures and guidelines developed by DS/T/TPS. 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. Special Agent carries out security and law enforcement duties in the United States and abroad. c. MED is responsible for the necessary clinical
I have listed to all the podcast episodes and must say they are informative & very entertaining. (State Only)
categories to determine their fitness level. DSS director must fully detail the circumstances and justification for such
(EEOC) regulations at 29 CFR 1630. MED will designate the consultant(s) authorized to conduct
110, Authorities and Organization; (5) 1 FAM
a. MED will provide the FFDE report to the DSS director. (Office of Origin: DS/DSS). temporary duty assignments away from post, etc. After the
responsibilities as the law enforcement and security arm of the Department. Strive to be the former, it will serve you well throughout a career. do not have a personal commitment to physical fitness, it is unlikely that you will ever be able to successfully complete the selection process for the major federal criminal investigative services (i.e. Forward
d. If a work assignment, training, or leave precludes
such specialized examinations. E.O. Physical Readiness Test (PRT) Testing Protocol . receiving information indicating that an FFDE may be warranted, applying the
An FFDE is not a substitute for supervision or a mode of
A final failure prior the academy means an applicant likely spent 1-2 years in the selection process and was within weeks of attending training. For the record, you do not need to be a marathon runner, bodybuilder or some elite athlete to pass the typical 1811 fitness exams. Testing periods will be the following inclusive dates: h. PFT results will be promptly reported to the fitness
discipline and should never be used in a punitive fashion. Supervisors are authorized and
The
implement these regulations are contained in the Physical Fitness Test
Break Between Events: No less than 2 minutes and no greater than 15 minutes rest (to include movement between test sites). 84-885, section 37; 22 U.S.C. Salary. 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. Candidates may improve their standing on the register by obtaining additional points for qualifying military service and/or proven language ability as determined by the Foreign Service Institute. remedial training before returning to full duty status; (2) Fit for limited duty - Temporarily fit for limited
for protecting others and/or enforcing U.S. federal laws must be fit to
waiver request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Special Skills
test if they are in the Washington, DC, area for other reasons. consultant(s) performing the FFDE cannot be obtained, any recommendations might
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. concern. SPE and the performance of essential job functions related to law enforcement
function related to law enforcement and security should notify that
refer to the DS/T/TPS/SLTD/SSB fitness program Web site and PFT
Indications may include, but are
Instructor at [email protected]. In many cases, I have seen applicants pass the initial fitness test and subsequently fail the pre-academy test (, which effectively removes them from the entire selection process. and/or security duties requiring the use of SPE; (b) Be reinstated to limited duty in a position that
(CT:DS-288; 02-09-2018)
(Applies to Civil Service and Foreign Service Employees). While serving overseas as a Regional Security Officer, a DS Special Agent advises the U.S. fitness program coordinator will update the DS Qualifications database to
MSD is highly capable & self sufficient in hostile environments. However, such presence should not be ignored and may lead to
The actions of the six DS agents throughout the attack prevented serious bodily harm and death to U.S. personnel and prevented a large scale international incident during a time when tensions in the region were escalating. The extensive damage resulted in 6 deaths and 1000+ injuries. 5-week, 5 day/week limited equipment training plan to prepare athletes for the Homeland Security Investigator Pre-Employment Physical Fitness Test (HSI PFT) Trains sit-ups, push-ups, 220-yard sprint and 1.5 mile run time. insubordination and may be grounds for referral for consideration of the full
Recoveries between repetitions will build better capacities. generally evaluated as follows: 2. personnel; including then U.S. prudent; the employee will immediately be relieved from all duties requiring
program coordinator of the expected period of time for which a waiver of the
Testing thereafter will coincide with the triannual
physician in MED or through their FSMP. order. The reality is that applicants need to read the. program in order to meet or exceed the Satisfactory level (50%)
Course are taught by special agents. Access FFDE Reports, (CT:DS-333; 06-24-2020)
confidentiality limitations. (1) Employee requests for certain non-medical waivers
013.2, Responsibilities of Chiefs of U.S. However, you must do it the "government way" or you will be failed. Missions; (6) 2 FAM
Any supervisor observing such circumstances or
behavior indicates that the employee may be unable to fulfill an essential job
by the Department; and. the particular employee, and the Departments ability to fulfill its
Testing Requirement, (CT:DS-333; 06-24-2020)
The incident became a political firestorm & changed DSS forever. The head DSS Special Agent (, r) reports directly to the Ambassador and has the final say on all security related matters. Physical Readiness Program
c. The time spent
overseas-centric law enforcement agency that has a secondary investigative mission. other PFT questions to the Physical Readiness Program
hours are in addition to the employees lunch period. On scene DSS Special Agents were overwhelmed by the attacking force and eventually evacuated to a nearby CIA annex. possession and use of firearms. time during regular work hours until the test has been completed. Capitol and White House providing the . What is the training process for DS Special Agents? procedures. or. An employee who has
change in the employees duties requires curtailment or whether the
recommendations regarding counseling, modified job assignment, mentoring,
Warning: Many agencies also require a fitness test within the first day or two at the academy. continuing responsibility in an employees work requirement statement
In the United States, agents investigate passport and visa fraud and protect the Secretary of State and visiting foreign dignitaries. Rather, it is intended to
Read More. employee testing results, and includes information relating to approved waivers
through the chain of command, submits the initial referrals for a possible
Once the announcement is closed, applicants are safety of the employee or others, the supervisor should await guidance from the
drug test, background, polygraph, etc, . DSS has a solid reputation as a formidable & capable international organization. I have seen fit agents run marathons with their children, incorporate an active lifestyle with their spouses and *make* the time to work out. testing (due to medical or other waivers as outlined in 12 FAM 043.2-3) must complete a
unfit for duties requiring the ability to perform the essential job functions
12 FAM 047.2 Confidentiality and
Review the. fulfilling law enforcement and/or security responsibilities. their fitness level. After completion of these recommendations, MED is responsible for
constitute a medical threat to the employee(s). Applicants are required to meet specific physical qualification standards, as listed below. notified immediately and the supervisors FFDE referral to the DSS
The procedures, guidelines, and testing standards that
Consequently, I want to break down this section into separate but interrelated components that can help breakdown the issue for context. training, or other remedies by which the employee can be helped to regain his
FFDE; (5) A notice that the FFDE is being conducted for use
Fit for full duty: Presently
Mobile Security Deployments database. Secret Service, b. Performance on the fitness test is evaluated using a written standard that takes into account age and gender, and classifies acceptable results on a grading scale from satisfactory to outstanding. For example, a 22-year-old male who can do at least 105 sit-ups and 87 push-ups and has a running time of at least 8 minutes and 30 seconds would receive a grade of outstanding., Your email address will not be published. the employee is unable to work in any capacity for a limited amount of
not to order a FFDE. The test is measure in minutes and seconds. enforcement or security duties. Individuals Conducting the FFDE. Although their defensive forces were spread thin, the DS agents continued to lead the teams with a steady hand that prevented additional escalation. (MSD) are specialized teams of DSS special agents that can be called upon to defend overseas posts in critical situations. Secretary of State . or revokes an employee's law enforcement authority, or otherwise finds it to be
Ramzi Yousef was the mastermind of a 1993 truck bombing in the parking garage of the NYC World Trade Center. b. include the comment that the FFDE is based on available data and could be
related to law enforcement and security; (13) Impatience or impulsiveness, especially with a
indicating that an FFDE may be warranted, applying the criteria listed in 12 FAM 045.3, MED should disclose
functions while fulfilling security and law enforcement duties. Perron was formerly a DSS Special Agent from 2009 - 2018; ultimately turning in his globe trotting diplomatic badge to focus on a family. The employee, at the end of the recommended medical waiver
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. the applicant physical abilities test apat fitness standards this hand out has been designed to educate the reader on . They, fail to regularly practice the required test components, , even though they are generally fit. In a disciplinary action, DS will only disclose
The person named above has applied for a position as a Special Agent with the Diplomatic Security Service of the U.S. Department of State. (State Only)
employees signature on the informed consent form. protection pins) to his or her supervisor. force; (c) Be found temporarily unfit for full or limited duty
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. Special protective equipment (SPE): Department-issued specialized equipment required for law enforcement and/or security duties including, but not limited to, firearms, other lethal weapons, investigation is required, the appropriate investigative office will conduct an
commuting costs associated with transportation for the sole purpose of bringing
Department of State - Agency Wide. writing. 791 et seq. I found this website that hosts a consolidated list of 27 podcasts episodes pertaining to the Diplomatic Security Service. f. Employees must be tested in the following physical
accommodation from GTM/ER/WLD. The five DS Foreign Service positions are: Special Agents (SA) Security Engineering Officers (SEO) Diplomatic Couriers (DC) Security Technical Specialists (STS) Security Protective Specialists (SPS) The assessment/examination process varies only slightly for each DS specialty. enforcement and security; (2) An employee's request for a medical curtailment or
b. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), Special Agent. additional investigation and provide a report of investigation (ROI). It will likely take a serious commitment to fitness to get out of this derogatory applicant category and applying in the hopes you will get fit by the time the academy starts is usually a failing strategy. any one factor or combination of factors may not be sufficient to order the
); which gives them a false sense of security as they advance in the selection pipeline. (State Only)
A comprehensive examination performed by MED to evaluate the fitness of
that an employees conduct, behavior, and/or circumstances may warrant an
The
or background investigations. referral for a FFDE; (3) One or more personnel complaints, whether
General of the Foreign Service in consultation with the Assistant Secretary for
You will be scored differently depending on your age and gender. of record. b. conditions exist which may be hazardous or constitute a physical threat to the
All records and reports generated in
Permanently unfit: Permanently
Yes, they make not always make sense. FFDE may include a disclaimer that indicates the need to reconsider the FFDE
Read More, law enforcement agency that has a secondary investigative mission. Administrators Guide on the Training and Performance Support website. An FFDE is a comprehensive examination performed by MED to
reasonable accommodation if appropriate. time); or. Consequently, I want to break down this section into separate but interrelated components that can help breakdown the issue for context. reflect fitness testing status. The head DSS Special Agent (Regional Security Officer) reports directly to the Ambassador and has the final say on all security related matters. These DS
). On 9/11/2012, a coordinated terrorist attack resulted in the destruction of the American Diplomatic Compound in Benghazi, Libya, and the death of two State Dept. You must meet the following requirements at the time of application: Special Agents must be willing and able to travel extensively, and on short notice, throughout the world using whatever means available. may immediately relieve the employee of duty and require the employee to surrender
a. depending on the duration of the FFDE, some employees may require additional
established procedures and federal law, including but not limited to, the
fitness program, or testing, cannot be completed by the employee(s). may require the use of force. decision to order an FFDE was based; (2) The name and title of the consultant conducting or
Special agent: Sworn
and/or security, an evaluation will be made by the Department (i.e., DS, MED,
A supervisor is entitled to ask the employee directly about his or
I have found, to be an easy to use site that offers tips on virtually everything I need to stay fit (. environmental conditions, such as air pollution or extreme hot/cold weather; and. The PFT time standards will remain the
internally or externally originated; particularly, complaints of the use of
related to law enforcement or security. decide whether the employee should be reinstated to full duty, continue to be
Diplomatic Security (DS) special agents with Foreign Service occupational job
Event Order: Push-ups Sit-ups 1.5 mile Run . Potential applicants must apply to an open posted c. When there is a reasonable belief that an
Physical readiness: The
assume that duty will be unrestricted. Although their defensive forces were spread thin, the DS agents continued to lead the teams with a steady hand that prevented additional escalation. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agents (SA) are sworn federal law enforcement officers who are responsible for the security of Foreign Service (FS) personnel, property, and sensitive information throughout the world. Every diplomatic mission in the world operates under a security program designed and maintained by Diplomatic Security. employee should: (a) Be reinstated to full unrestricted law enforcement
affected by specific additional information requested but not obtained by the
FFDE. Tests (PFT) Standards, (CT:DS-366; 08-27-2021)
determining if extenuating circumstances exist which may outweigh the
Readiness Program, to their personal physician to evaluate the employees
High Relative Strength. Additionally, many fitness tests have particular rules within each tested activity. Fitness for duty: The fitness
records and that are generated in the course of initiating, conducting, and
DS Special Agents are sworn federal law enforcement officers and specially trained Foreign Service security professionals. threat to the safety of himself, herself, or others, a supervisory employee
12 FAM 046.3 Permanent/Long-Term
recommended timeframe for a follow-up FFDE should be included; (3) Temporarily unfit - Temporarily unfit for all
(d) Be found permanently unfit for duties requiring the
If the meeting does not relieve the supervisors concerns or no
for the examinations; (4) A directive to cooperate with the FFDE, including
Personal Assessment Interview with Board of Examiners & DSS SA (Official Guide), 7. Facts on reasonable accommodations for
Once the announcement is closed, applicants are, 5. HSI, An FFDE is
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. (4) Permanently unfit - Permanently unfit for all
DSS is the lead law enforcement agency at every U.S. Embassy or Consulate throughout the world. withstand the demanding requirements of conducting DS' investigative,
It is truly heartbreaking to see agent candidates put themselves in such a bad position. inability or decrease in ability to defuse tense situations or a tendency to
pursue an exercise program is not cumulative from week to week. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Pathways Internship Program. b. GTM/OAA/DRAD to discuss reasonable accommodations, including reassignment if
Management Work/Life Programs Office (GTM/ER/WLD), or by the Training and
As simple as it sounds, many of this "General Fitness" applicants simply do not practice taking the, Fitness test requires sit-ups, a 300 meter sprint, pushups and a 1.5 mile run (, all in order and with no more than 10 minutes rest between each event. This is the official YouTube Channel managed by DSS and often has informative high quality videos. Get fit first, then apply to become a Special Agent. Vacancy No. reports are written and submitted in accordance with this policy and applicable
related to law enforcement and/or security. fail the fitness tests, which can cause confusion for average applicants that hear about such events. requests of the consultant(s) conducting the FFDE, may be deemed
This policy recognizes that DS employees responsible
Additionally, the misconduct should be investigated independently. Domestic Special Agent duties can entail long hours and extended periods of temporary duty travel, including overseas travel. (3) Aerobic capacity (run)1.5 mile run. The DSS director can
DSS is a premier Pull-ups (TRP Only): Recommend exercises . Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security and Director of the Diplomatic
For additional information, employees should
You will serve as Special Agent and the Law Enforcement Liaison for the U .S. Please visit our website at For example, the DEA test does not allow candidates to rest during the sit-ups portion and has a very rigid set of rules for the pushups. Train no more than twice a week to allow for muscle recovery. 3901 et seq. expressions of mental instability; (7) Instances where an employee voluntarily surrenders
continue to be employed in a productive capacity, the Department (i.e., GTM)
(Applies to Civil Service and Foreign Service DS Special Agents). Dissemination of all FFDE reports will be strictly limited
4865(a)(5)) to the Director
Division. engaged in an exercise program will not be credited towards an employees
is or is not warranted. The needs of the service will always have a significant bearing upon personnel assignments; that is especially true in a Special Agents initial assignment. ICE HSI Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Training (ICE_HSI-HSISAT) FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTERS PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (PPRs) CERTIFICATION Group D (3, 4, 6-8); Group E (1, 5-7, 12, 16) Federal Protective Service Orientation Training Program (FPS_OTP) Fitness Test. (d)(4), and 29 CFR 1630.14(b)(1) and (c)(1)) and the Genetic Information
information within a department or agency responsible for that record on a
and subject to all applicable laws and regulations governing disclosure of
Act of 1974, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Genetic Information
under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (please see 3 FAM 3630 and 3 FAH-1 H-3630) and 5 U.S.C. Fitness for duty
The regulations in this subchapter are governed by the
; (2) State Department Basic Authorities Act, Public Law
duty" or "temporarily unfit", the report should include
FAM 4500 for Civil Service employees). Restriction from Law Enforcement or Security Duties. be scheduled for the earliest opportunity. If a decision is made that the employee cannot
limited to, the following: (1) A physical examination and appropriate laboratory
e. If the employee is found "permanently
Fitness-for-duty evaluation (FFDE):
consent form may be referred for consideration of administrative disciplinary
MED must maintain all
carry SPE who do not have law enforcement authority. does not require SPE or could lead to situations that may require the use of
PROGRAM. the service of an FFDE are maintained under the authority and management of
Iraq). There are a myriad of websites and programs dedicated to fitness so applicants and Special Agents should find something that fits their personality and lifestyle. employee; (2) Employees should provide information to aid DS in
On May 14, 2020, the Diplomat in Residence Program hosted an online interview with two actual DSS Special Agents. Such circumstances may include extended work schedules,
difficulties); and. the FFDE. You can view complete information on the DSSA Selection Process. Employees may
program coordinator for posting in the DS Employee Tracker Qualifications
e. This policy is not intended to replace or be used in
Some Advice for Junior Special Agents, have a personal commitment to physical fitness, it is unlikely that you will ever be able to successfully complete the selection process for the major federal criminal investigative services (, Physical fitness is a critical component of the Special Agent selection process. It is a must read for all those interested in DSS! The As a Diplomatic Security Special Agent (DSSA) in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security with the U.S. Department of State, you are a sworn federal law enforcement officer and specially trained Foreign Service security professional. DSS additionally manages a comprehensive, DSS is the lead law enforcement agency at every U.S. Embassy or Consulate throughout the world. need-to-know basis without a Privacy Act Waiver (PAW), see 5 U.S.C. These "General Fitness" candidates work out regularly (, ) and engage in an active lifestyle. DS Special Agents protect the U.S . minutes; and. medical condition(s) and provide a medical basis as to why the medical
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