Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive

U.S. Secret Service; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive of $40,000

Job summary

A federal law enforcement agency is seeking special agents responsible for providing protection and conducting criminal investigations relating to financial obligations of the United States. Candidates must meet several requirements including U.S. citizenship, age restrictions, and successful completion of intensive training. This role demands a commitment to serve and protect the nation with distinction and pride while maintaining firearm proficiency and obtaining Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 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 of offer.
• Obtain and retain Top Secret Clearance.
• Vision must meet specific acuity requirements.
• Hearing loss must not exceed defined decibels.
• Submit to drug testing.
• Complete intensive training at designated training centers.
• Sign a mobility agreement for assignments across the U.S. and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Providing protection for various protectees.
• Conducting criminal investigations regarding financial obligations of the U.S.
• Planning and implementing security for National Special Security Events.

Job description

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 details and eligibility.

About the Secret Service

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

• 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.