Federal Protective Officer – Elite Protective Security

U.S. Secret Service; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Secret Service requires officers to protect facilities and venues secured for protectees, including the White House complex and designated sites. You will travel in support of presidential and foreign missions and enforce protective duties under federal law.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, hold a valid driver’s license, be REAL ID compliant, and obtain a Top-Secret clearance. A Schedule B 3-year-120-day appointment is offered, with relocation to Washington, DC required.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Possess a current valid driver's license and be REAL ID compliant.
• Must be at least 20 years old at the time of application.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a Top‑Secret Clearance.
• Will be appointed to a Schedule B excepted appointment for 3 years and 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Protect facilities and venues secured for U.S. Secret Service protectees, including the White House complex and other designated sites.
• Provide security for foreign missions and embassies and travel in support of the Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of state missions.
• Enforce mandated protective responsibilities under applicable law and agency directives.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The U.S. Secret Service requires officers to protect facilities and venues secured for protectees, including the White House complex and designated sites. You will travel in support of presidential and foreign missions and enforce protective duties under federal law.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, hold a valid driver’s license, be REAL ID compliant, and obtain a Top-Secret clearance. A Schedule B 3-year-120-day appointment is offered, with relocation to Washington, DC required.