Criminal Investigator; Special Agent

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Recruitment Incentive: Applicants may be eligible for a $40,000 recruitment incentive in accordance with regulatory requirements. Click apply for complete details on the recruitment incentive, eligibility, and requirements.

At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong, and determined. They are part of a diverse team capable of balancing investigative missions and fulfilling a protective legacy. Proven to be worthy of trust and confidence. Be tomorrow's Secret Service.

During their careers, special agents perform assignments in investigations and protection, often at multiple duty stations across the U.S. and abroad.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing protection for various protectees.
• Conducting criminal investigations related to financial obligations of the United States.
• Planning and implementing security designs for National Special Security Events.

This is a unique job, and our special agents are exceptional individuals. Show us your talent and background, and we will reward you with a prestigious career in the U.S. Secret Service. Join our elite team and serve your country with honor, distinction, and pride.

• U.S. citizenship
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to carry and use a firearm; firearm proficiency is mandatory
• Be at least 21 years old at application and under 37 at conditional offer, unless prior federal law enforcement service qualifies for age exceptions. Veterans' preference applicants must receive a conditional offer before age 40.
• Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
• Visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular, corrected to 20/20 in each eye
• Hearing loss not exceeding 25 decibels in each ear at specified frequencies
• Pass a drug test prior to appointment and undergo random drug testing during employment
• Complete 13 weeks of training at FLETC, Glynco, GA, and 18 weeks at the James J. Rowley Training Center, Laurel, MD
• Willingness to accept assignments across the U.S. and overseas
• Register with the Selective Service System or be exempt (for male applicants born after December 31, 1959)

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Other, Information Technology, Management
• Industry: Law Enforcement