Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive

U.S. Secret Service; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Secret Service in Dayton seeks applicants for Special Agent roles, performing investigations and protective duties across the United States and abroad, with potential assignments to multiple duty stations.

Candidates must meet strict requirements, including citizenship, security clearance, health standards, and successful completion of FLETC and Rowley training, and must be willing to relocate nationwide and overseas to serve the nation with honor and integrity.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Possess a current valid driver's license.
• Carry and use a firearm; firearm proficiency mandatory.
• Be at least 21 and less than 37 at the time of conditional offer, with applicable age provisions.
• Top Secret Clearance required.
• Uncorrected visual acuity no worse than 20/100 binocular; corrected 20/20 per eye.
• Hearing limits: 25 decibels in specified ranges.
• Drug test prior to appointment and random testing.
• Complete 13 weeks at FLETC, plus 18 weeks at Rowley Training Center.
• Mobility agreement to accept assignments nationwide and overseas.
• Register with Selective Service or exemption if applicable.

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

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, 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.