Criminal Investigator Special Agent

Criminal Investigator Special Agent - U.S. Secret Service

At their core, those who join the U.S. Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong, and determined. You will be part of a diverse team capable of balancing our investigative mission and fulfilling our protective legacy, proven to be worthy of trust and confidence. Be tomorrow's Secret Service.

This is no ordinary job, and our special agents are no ordinary individuals. Show us you have the talent and background we need, and we'll show you the rewards that come with being a special agent in the U.S. Secret Service. We invite you to become part of our elite team. Explore a career that will take you to new heights while you serve your country with honor, distinction, and pride.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing protection for various protectees, including high-ranking officials and foreign dignitaries.
• Conducting complex criminal investigations pertaining to financial obligations of the United States, such as counterfeiting and financial fraud.
• Planning and implementing robust security designs for National Special Security Events.
• Carrying out assignments in both investigations and protection, potentially across multiple duty stations throughout the U.S. and abroad.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
• Possess a current, valid driver's license.
• Ability to carry and use a firearm, maintaining mandatory firearm proficiency.
• Be at least age 21 at the time of application and less than age 37 at the time of conditional offer, with exceptions for previous Federal Civilian Law Enforcement service or veteran's preference.
• Must obtain and retain a Top Secret Clearance throughout your career.
• Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular, with corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye.
• Hearing loss must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000Hz ranges.
• Consent to a drug test prior to appointment and random drug testing during employment.
• Complete 13 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA, and 18 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD.
• Sign a mobility agreement, demonstrating willingness to accept assignments anywhere within the United States and overseas.
• Certify Selective Service System registration or exemption, if applicable.

Key skills/competency

• Criminal Investigation
• Protective Services
• Financial Fraud
• Law Enforcement
• National Security
• Tactical Operations
• Intelligence Gathering
• Crisis Management
• Firearm Proficiency
• Security Planning