Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive

U.S. Secret Service; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Secret Service in the United States is seeking special agents to perform investigations and protective duties across the nation and abroad, including assignments at multiple duty stations.

This role requires rigorous training, Top Secret clearance, and adherence to strict eligibility criteria. You will train at FLETC and the James J. Rowley Training Center and must be willing to relocate to support national security missions.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Possess a current valid driver's license.
• Carry and use a firearm; firearm proficiency required.
• Be at least 21 and under 37 at conditional offer, with exceptions for prior federal service.
• Must obtain and retain Top Secret clearance.
• Uncorrected visual acuity 20/100 binocular; corrected 20/20 or better each eye.
• Hearing must not exceed 25 dB in specified frequencies.
• Submit to drug testing before appointment and during employment.
• Complete 13 weeks at FLETC, plus 18 weeks at training centers.
• Sign mobility agreement to accept assignments nationwide and overseas.
• Register with Selective Service or be exempt if male born after 1959.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Recruitment Incentive: Applicants may be eligible for a $40,000 recruitment incentive in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Duties

During the course of their careers, special agents carry out assignments in both investigations and protection and may be assigned to multiple duty stations throughout the U.S. and abroad. Duties include:

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

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.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Possess a current valid driver's license
• Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is mandatory.
• Be at least age 21 at the time of application 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.
• You must obtain a Top Secret Clearance and retain it during your career.
• 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 2000Hz ranges.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• 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 stating your willingness to accept assignments anywhere within the United States and overseas.
• 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.