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Special Agent
U.S. Secret Service · Posted 3 days ago
About the Role
The Special Agent position starts at a base salary of $90,925.00 (GS-13, step 1), with promotion potential to $118,204.00 (GS-13, step 10). This position is covered by Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) which is an additional compensation of 25% of the basic rate of pay. For more information on the Secret Service click here.
What You'll Do
- →Joining the United States Secret Service as a Special Agent offers a unique and rewarding career dedicated to serving the nation through our dual mission of criminal investigations and protection.
- →Special Agents play a critical role in safeguarding the financial integrity of the United States and protecting its highest leaders, including the President, Vice President, and other designated individuals.
- →Throughout their careers, Special Agents have the opportunity to work on diverse assignments across the country and around the globe, gaining unparalleled experience in both investigative and protective operations.
- →Responsibilities include: Conducting complex criminal investigations into financial crimes, including counterfeiting, cyber fraud, and other threats to the financial infrastructure of the United States.
- →Providing physical protection for the President, Vice President, their families, visiting foreign dignitaries, and other protectees, ensuring their safety in every environment.
- →Designing, planning, and implementing advanced security measures for National Special Security Events (NSSEs), such as presidential inaugurations, international summits, and other high-profile events.
- →As a Special Agent, you will be part of an elite team committed to excellence, integrity, and service, with opportunities to serve at multiple duty stations both domestically and internationally.
- →This dynamic and impactful career challenges you to rise to your fullest potential while making a difference for the nation.
- →For more information about the Special Agent position, click here.
Requirements
- ✓U.S. citizenship is required.
- ✓U.S. citizens are legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship and are entitled to all rights and protections under U.S. law.
- ✓Possess a current valid driver's license.
- ✓Must be REAL ID compliant.
- ✓Use your official name on your application as it appears on your valid government identification (i.e., REAL ID Driver's License, State ID, Passport).
- ✓Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
- ✓Applicants may be referred up to their 40th birthday.
- ✓Referral is defined at the point of placement on a certificate for consideration.
- ✓Exceptions may apply for those with current or prior service in federal law enforcement positions covered by special retirement provisions.
- ✓The Secret Service has determined that age is essential to the performance of this position.
- ✓Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
- ✓Disclose any prior drug use, attempted use, and/or experimentation.
- ✓Obtain a Top-Secret Clearance and retain it during your career.
- ✓This position requires an automatic credit check after initial qualifications are met.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more
Personality Fit
Job ID: 577514a0-d5da-4c4f-ba35-1017ed260d44
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