Federal Policer Officer (Uniformed Division) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive

United States Secret Service Association; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious organization dedicated to protecting the nation's leaders and key locations. As a Uniformed Division Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the White House Complex, the Vice President's Residence, and foreign diplomatic missions. This position requires courage, integrity, and a commitment to excellence, as you will be part of a diverse team that balances investigative missions with protective duties. With specialized teams and a focus on physical security, this role offers a unique opportunity to serve your country while developing your skills in law enforcement and protection. Take the next step in your career with a rewarding position that makes a real difference.

Benefits

Recruitment incentive of $50,000

Comprehensive training programs

Career advancement opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess a valid driver's license.
• Complete intensive training at FLETC and specialized training thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection for key government facilities and officials.
• Enforce protective responsibilities mandated by law.

Skills

Firearm proficiency

Physical fitness

Situational awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Federal Law Enforcement Training

Job description

Recruitment Incentive: Applicants may be eligible for a $50,000 recruitment incentive in accordance with regulatory requirements. Click Apply to view full details and eligibility.

At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong, and determined. 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.

Duties

During the course of their careers, Uniformed Division Officers carry out assignments in protection. Duties include:

• Providing protection for The White House Complex, The Vice President's Residence, The Main Treasury Building and Annex, and foreign diplomatic missions and embassies in the Washington, D.C. area.
• Traveling in support of the Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of state/government missions.
• Enforcing mandated protective responsibilities as described under Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056A.

Our Uniformed Division's mission is to protect facilities and venues secured for U.S. Secret Service protectees. Throughout its history, the Uniformed Division has accomplished this mission through individuals who embody honor, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

Today, the Uniformed Division has grown both in size and scope of responsibility and is mandated by law to provide physical security for the White House Complex and the Vice President's residence at the Naval Observatory. It also provides security for the Treasury Department building and foreign diplomatic missions in Washington, D.C. The Uniformed Division also has specialized teams including Counter Sniper, Emergency Response, K-9, and more.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Possess a current valid U.S. driver's license.
• Be at least age 20 and less than age 37 at the time you receive a conditional offer of employment, unless you have previous service in a Federal Civilian Law Enforcement position covered by special law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. Applicants with veteran's preference must receive a conditional offer of employment prior to reaching age 40 to continue in the application process.
• Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory.
• Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular. Possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye.
• Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges. Applicants must be able to hear the whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear without the use of a hearing aid.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Complete 12 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA or Artesia, NM and 17 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD.
• Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.