Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive

U.S. Secret Service; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

U.S. Secret Service is seeking a special agent to perform investigations and protection assignments, potentially at multiple duty stations across the United States and abroad.

The role requires carrying firearms, obtaining a Top Secret clearance, and completing extensive Federal training at FLETC and Rowley. Applicants must meet strict age, citizenship, and health criteria and be willing to relocate as needed.

Qualifications

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Possess a current valid driver's license.
• Carry and use a firearm with mandatory proficiency.
• Be 21–37 at application, with exceptions for certain prior federal service.
• Must obtain and retain a Top Secret clearance.
• Uncorrected visual acuity no worse than 20/100; corrected 20/20 in each eye.
• Hearing loss not exceeding 25 dB in tested ranges.
• Submit to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Complete 13 weeks at FLETC, plus 18 weeks at the James J. Rowley Training Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection for protectees.
• Conduct criminal investigations related to U.S. financial obligations.
• Plan and implement security designs for National Special Security Events.

Skills

Citizenship

Driver's license

Firearm proficiency

Top Secret clearance

Vision 20/20

Hearing acuity

Drug testing

Mobility

Selective Service

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.