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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE
BECOME A
SECRET SERVICE
SPECIAL AGENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BECOME A SECRET SERVICE SPECIAL AGENT
ABOUT THE U.S. SECRET SERVICE

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
ABOUT OUR WORKFORCE
COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY
COMMITTED TO OUR VETERANS
SPECIAL AGENT OVERVIEW

CAREER JOURNEY
FLETC | 13 WEEKS
JJRTC | 18 WEEKS
PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT
PROPER PROTOCOLS FOR EXERCISE
PHASE ONE | FIELD OFFICE ASSIGNMENT
PHASE TWO | PROTECTIVE ASSIGNMENT
PHASE THREE | POST-PROTECTION FIELD OFFICE, PROTECTIVE, OR

HEADQUARTERS ASSIGNMENT
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
APPLICATION PROCESS
ENTRANCE EXAM
APPLICANT PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST (APAT)
QUALIFICATIONS
OUR DRUG POLICY
GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
BENEFITS
HOW TO APPLY
GET IN TOUCH
TABLE OF CONTENTS // 2
ABOUT THE
U.S. SECRET
SERVICE
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
VISION MISSION
Our vision is to uphold the tradition We protect our nation’s highest

of excellence in our protective and elected leaders, visiting foreign
investigative missions through heads of state, and National
a dedicated, highly-trained, and Special Security Events (NSSE);
diverse workforce that promotes and safeguard the U.S. financial
professionalism, and employs infrastructure and payment systems.
advanced technologies in support of
our programs and activities.
WHAT WE DO
INVESTIGATIONS We protect the integrity of our nation’s currency, and

investigate crimes against the United States financial system committed by
criminals around the world and in cyberspace.
PROTECTION We ensure the safety of the President, the Vice President,

their families, the White House, the Vice President’s residence, visiting
foreign heads of state, former United States Presidents and their spouses, and
events of national significance.
TRAINING We continuously develop and implement a broad range of basic

and advanced training programs on a continuous basis and initiate long-range
developmental training programs for all employees.
MISSION SUPPORT Our Administrative, Professional, and Technical

experts (APT) support our integrated mission of investigating financial crimes
and protecting our nation’s leaders.
OUR CORE VALUES
DUTY
LOYALTY JUSTICE
HONESTY COURAGE
ABOUT THE SECRET SERVICE // 4

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
AGENCY LEADERSHIP
James M. Murray Faron K. Paramore George D. Mulligan

DIRECTOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
PROTECTIVE OPERATIONS
OFFICE OF PROTECTIVE OPERATIONS OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE OFFICE OF TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT

AND INFORMATION AND MISSION SUPPORT
INVESTIGATIVE OPERATIONS TRAINING
OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS OFFICE OF TRAINING
MISSION SUPPORT
OFFICE OF OFFICE OF HUMAN OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL OFFICE OF THE CHIEF

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND RESOURCES RESPONSIBILITY COUNSEL
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OFFICE OF STRATEGIC OFFICE OF THE CHIEF

FINANCIAL OFFICER PLANNING AND POLICY INFORMATION OFFICER
OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATION OFFICE OF INTEGRITY OFFICE OF EQUITY AND

READINESS AND MEDIA RELATIONS EMPLOYEE SUPPORT
SERVICES

ABOUT OUR WORKFORCE
OUR DOMESTIC FIELD OFFICES
Resident Office
Resident Agency
A PROFILE OF OUR CURRENT WORKFORCE

The Secret Service attracts and retains professionals of all backgrounds and experiences, while also providing an
inclusive environment to excel and succeed in their chosen field. This creates a strong and agile workforce, allowing
each individual to realize their full potential.
AGE BY THE NUMBERS JOB TYPE
20-29 17.7% 7,691

30-39 27.7% Total Employees
40-49 30.8% 41 16.3% 24.1%
Average Age
50-59 19.8%
11.4 5.4%
60+ 4%
Average Years of Federal Service
54.2%
GENDER VETERAN STATUS
Female 24% 79.5% 20.5% Administrative, Professional, and

Male 76% Non-Veteran Technical (APT)
Special Agent (SA)
Veteran
Technical Law Enforcement (TLE)
Uniformed Division (UD)

COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY
The Secret Service is fully
committed to the tenets of equal
employment opportunity (EEO)
and inclusive diversity. Our nation
derives strength from the diversity
of its people and by encouraging
equal opportunity for all. The Secret
Service promotes organizational
accountability for diversity and
inclusion, emphasizes the importance
of collaborative teams, and
proactively supports fairness and
equality for all.
Diversity is about more than race

and gender. It means understanding
that each individual is unique. Even
though diversity acknowledges our
differences and commonalities,
inclusion creates a sense of
careers. This overarching goal agency with a longstanding history
belonging where everyone is valued
provides a platform for employees of excellence -- driven by integrity,
and respected for their contributions
and applicants to have a full and honor, and dedication.
to our mission-critical objectives.
fair opportunity to compete for
For additional information regarding
Maintaining a diverse and inclusive professional development and other
reasonable accommodation, personal
workplace has a positive impact on career-enhancing programs. This
assistance services, No FEAR Act,
all employees and supports their continued agency priority is critical
and our Affirmative Action Plan,
aspiration to have rich and rewarding to our success. This is why we are
SecretService.gov.
a premiere federal law enforcement
Embracing a diverse and inclusive workforce enables the Secret

Service to be more responsive and better prepared to address
the evolving security threats facing our nation’s leaders,
financial systems, and critical infrastructure.
The Secret Service recognizes that inclusive diversity is the key that unlocks the potential for excellence
throughout the organization. Our greatest strength lies in our ability to promote a culture where all employees
are acknowledged for their unparalleled contributions to our protective and investigative mission.

COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY: OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
WHAT IS EQUAL (EDI), provides its employees with disabilities are represented
EMPLOYMENT and customers with structured throughout our agency, as applicants
OPPORTUNITY? guidance and leadership in order to with disabilities represent an
maximize the goal of maintaining important pool of potential qualified
Equal Employment Opportunity
a comprehensive, proactive, candidates.
(EEO) is a fundamental right of
model EEO program that ensures
all employees and applicants for
organizational accountability for RECRUITMENT OUTREACH
employment to compete on a fair
diversity and inclusion, integrates
and level playing field for career The Secret Service maintains
mission-focused objectives, and
advancement and other professional partnerships with colleges,
promotes fairness and equality
development opportunities—without universities, and various recruitment
for all.
regard to race, color, religion, organizations working directly
national origin, gender, age (40 with individuals with disabilities
or older), disability (physical or WHAT WE WANT to increase awareness of career
mental), gender identity, protected TO ACHIEVE opportunities. Our recruitment
genetic information, or parental ▪ We are striving to be the gold specialists understand federal hiring
status. standard by creating a platform regulations specific to individuals
for positive organizational change with disabilities and work to ensure
THE MISSION OF THE where fairness, equality, diversity that resumes of qualified Schedule
OFFICE OF EQUITY AND and inclusion are put into practice A candidates are received and
EMPLOYEE SUPPORT by all Secret Service employees reviewed.
SERVICES through “Every Action - Every
The Secret Service Office of Equity Day.” REASONABLE
and Employee Support Services ▪ Maximize use of hiring authorities ACCOMMODATIONS
(EES), specifically the Equity, for recruitment and hiring of The Secret Service offers reasonable
Diversity and Inclusion Program Individuals with Disabilities accommodations to applicants
(IWD), Individuals with Targeted for employment and employees
Disabilities (IWTD) and Disabled with disabilities who may require
Veterans (DV) to promote inclusive an accommodation. Under the
diversity efforts. Reasonable Accommodation
Program, an accommodation is a
COMMITMENT TO HIRING modification or adjustment to the
INDIVIDUALS WITH work environment or application
DISABILITIES
process that enables a person with
Individuals with disabilities are a disability to apply for a job,
important members of the diverse perform the duties of a job, or
culture that makes up our workforce. enjoy the benefits and privileges of
The Secret Service is committed to employment.
improving employment opportunities
for all individuals including For reasonable accommodation
Disabled Veterans, Individuals with assistance during the application
Disabilities, and Individuals with phase applicants are encouraged
Targeted Disabilities. We fully to contact the agency’s Selective
support Presidential Executive Order Placement Coordinator at 202-406-
13548 which ensures that individuals 6420.

COMMITTED TO OUR VETERANS
The Secret Service is a strong To be eligible for a Veterans
FROM THE FIELD
advocate for, and maintains a Employment Opportunity Act
firm commitment to, employing (VEOA) appointment, a veteran
U.S. veterans. These admired and must be honorably separated and “I come from three generations
respected men and women uphold either be preference eligible or of U.S. Army on my father’s
many of the same values that are have substantially completed side of the family. I feel as
a critical part of our agency’s core three or more years of active though I am able to serve
values and overall culture. There service. For additional information my country in a different way
is a powerful reason why veterans visit FedsHireVets or Veterans Guide than my ancestors did. I only
are admired, respected and sought for HR Professionals on OPM.gov. knew about the Secret Service
through movies and TV shows,
out to fill important roles in their Veterans with specific questions
and I was interested in learning
communities. regarding Secret Service employment
more. I am glad I did, because
opportunities may email employ.
Leadership is instilled in their core I have been learning nonstop
veterans@Secret Service.dhs.gov. since I stepped foot at our
set of values, as well as traits such as
training facility five years ago.”
loyalty, dependability, enthusiasm, Veterans lead the Secret Service at
initiative, integrity, and judgment. all levels. From entry level positions
These are the characteristics the to the Director of the Secret Service,
Secret Service looks for in a veterans impact every aspect of our I have been
qualified candidate, and we stand agency’s work. So, when we say we
dedicated to finding and hiring trust in your leadership abilities, we learning
individuals that not only exhibit such
traits but consistently apply them in
mean it.
nonstop since
all that they do. I stepped foot
at our training
PERCENTAGE OF VETERANS facility five
IN THE SECRET SERVICE
years ago.
20.5%
The Secret Service hires only the

79.5% best. We seek applicants whose
technical abilities match their
Non Veteran exceptional character. Defend America
Veteran
The Secret Service goal is to

with us. You were born to safeguard the
increase the veteran workforce to
25%. Data as of August, 2021.
fruit of democracy.

SPECIAL
AGENT
OVERVIEW
As a Special Agent, you will ▪ Planning and implementing
work alongside men and women security designs for National
of the highest caliber, performing Special Security Events (NSSEs).
critical protective and investigative This is no ordinary job, and our
assignments. During their careers, Special Agents are no ordinary
Special Agents will be assigned to individuals. Show us you have the
multiple duty stations throughout talent and background we need, and
the United States and abroad with we’ll show you the rewards that
responsibilities that include: come with being a Special Agent in
▪ Protecting a range of persons from the Secret Service. We invite you
Presidents to visiting foreign heads to become part of our elite team.
of state. Explore a career that will take you
▪ Conducting criminal investigations to new heights while you serve your
pertaining to financial obligations country with honor, distinction,
of the United States. and pride.
FY 2020 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PROTECTIVE
INVESTIGATIONS PROTECTION INTELLIGENCE
3.3M 41 2,301
Financial accounts recovered Protectees Protective Intelligence investigations
A historically high number
$146.8M+ 126
Assets seized 4,244 Events hosted by the National Threat
Protectee visits Assessment Center (NTAC)
734 185 foreign
Arrests for counterfeiting
3
$505M+ National Special Security
Counterfeit currency seized Events secured
1,121
Cyber financial crime arrests
$2.6B
Loss prevented by cyber financial
crime investigations
$1.0B
In cyber financial crime cases closed
SPECIAL AGENT OVERVIEW // 11

CAREER JOURNEY
After training, a Special Agent typically progresses through three phases during their Secret Service career.
TRAINING
During the first year of employment, Special Agent trainees receive seven months of
formal classroom, fitness, firearms, and simulation training.
TRAINING
FIELD OFFICE ASSIGNMENT

All Special Agents entering the Secret Service are assigned to a field office(s) prior
to being reassigned to a permanent protection assignment.
PHASE 1
PROTECTIVE ASSIGNMENT
Special Agents assigned to a protective assignment serve in one or more of the
following offices: Presidential Protective Detail (PPD), Vice Presidential Protective
Detail (VPD), Protective Intelligence and Assessment Division (PID), Counter
Assault Team (CAT), Hazardous Agent Mitigation Medical Emergency Response
PHASE 2 (HAMMER) or Counter Surveillance Division (CSD).
POST-PROTECTIVE FIELD OFFICE / HEADQUARTERS

ASSIGNMENT
Special Agents will have multiple availability-based options including a
Headquarters assignment such as the Legal or Criminal Investigation Division, or
numerous other capacities such as the Technical Security Division (TSD), James J.
Rowley Training Center (JJRTC), Cyber Investigations, or return to a Field Office.
Based on operational needs, Special Agents may have the option to opt-in to their
current protective assignment on a yearly basis or reassignment to an another
PHASE 3 Protective assignment.
FROM THE FIELD
“Training helps you develop into a person who can respond to anything. Being able to protect our nation’s
leaders is something I wouldn’t be able to find anywhere else.”
Being able to protect our nation’s leaders is something I

wouldn’t be able to find anywhere else.

FLETC | 13 WEEKS
New Special Agent trainees begin training. The instruction is presented
months of intensive training in a hybrid of formats inclusive of
with a week long Special Agent classroom instruction and hands on
Introductory Training Course practical exercises.
(SAITC) at James J. Rowley Training
Approximately four weeks prior to
Center (JJRTC). During this course,
graduation from the FLETC, students
a preliminary fitness assessment
will undertake a second fitness
is administered and serves as the
assessment. Students must score a
on-board baseline for the student’s
minimum of six points and at least
physical fitness level.
one point in three of the four core
Following SAITC, trainees attend fitness elements.
the Criminal Investigator Training
If a trainee does not meet the Secret
Program (CITP) at the Federal
Law Enforcement Training Center Service’s physical fitness standard,
their assessment scores may be
(FLETC).
presented to the Student Review
During CITP, students will receive Board (SRB), which evaluates
training in a variety of law whether the trainee should be
enforcement disciplines ranging from dismissed from training.
criminal investigations to firearms
Our Special Agents receive world-class training from

seasoned professionals dedicated to mission success
and personal development.

JJRTC | 18 WEEKS
Successful completion of CITP at training in the area of criminal personnel receive instruction in
FLETC is followed by an 18-week investigations and are encouraged to ethics, diversity, interpersonal
accredited Special Agent Training attend training sessions sponsored by awareness, practical leadership and
Course (SATC) at JJRTC. This other law enforcement agencies. introduction to supervision.
training focuses on the specific
In addition to protection and
investigative and protective
investigations, all Secret Service
responsibilities of the Secret Service.
Trainees receive basic knowledge
and advanced training in combating
counterfeiting, access device fraud
and other financial criminal activity;
as well as protective intelligence
investigations, cybersecurity,
physical protection techniques,
protective advances and emergency
medicine. Core curriculum includes
marksmanship, control tactics, water
survival skills and physical fitness.
Special Agents build upon these

skills with training throughout their
careers including regular firearms
requalification and emergency
medicine refresher courses.
Additionally, trainees participate in

unique crisis training simulations
that present trainees with a variety of
real-world situations. Trainees have
the opportunity to acquire advanced
WHAT IS ACCREDITATION?
Accreditation is a process which certifies of competency, authority,
or credibility. Accreditation ensures that all Secret Service training
programs provided at the training facility maintain the highest level of
learning.
For the Secret Service, accreditation means that its training facility and
programs have clearly defined and appropriate objectives and maintain
conditions where these objectives can reasonably be achieved. The real
value of accreditation lies in the consultative and educational process
that precedes the certificate. It also encourages improvement through
continuous review.

PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT
The Secret Service requires a career-
long commitment to physical fitness
and nutrition. Secret Service law
enforcement personnel are entrusted
to perform critical protective and
investigative assignments throughout
their career. An employee’s level of
physical fitness directly contributes
to their ability to succeed in a myriad
of protective and investigative
duties.
Prior to applying, applicants are

strongly encouraged to conduct a
self-assessment to ensure they can
meet or exceed the minimum fitness
requirements outlined below. It is physical fitness requirements during After training, Secret Service Agents
incumbent upon applicants to ensure training will result in possible and weapon-carrying employees are
they are physically prepared prior dismissal. required to participate in a quarterly
to beginning training. Failure to fitness assessment for the duration of
successfully pass Secret Service Applicants are responsible for their their career.
own physical fitness. Applicants who
fail to properly prepare for training
may jeopardize their ability to
successfully graduate from training.
It is recommended that applicants
seek professional assistance from
certified physical training and
nutrition professionals to properly
prepare for the rigors of training.
FROM THE FIELD
“After leaving college athletics, I have missed being a part of a team more than anything. Seeing the
Secret Service in the movies and on TV shows, I wanted to be a part of the operation that goes into
protecting our nation’s leaders. Being a part of the Secret Service team has brought me back to the
completion and attention to detail I loved when playing college baseball.”
Being a part of the Secret Service team has brought me

back to the completion and attention to detail I loved.

All trainees must undertake the Secret Students should strive for an
Service Physical Fitness Assessment excellent rating in all elements of
at various points during training to the fitness assessments. This may
evaluate if they possess the requisite require the initiative to participate
levels of strength and fitness needed in physical training beyond the
to perform the duties of Secret scheduled class times. Although
Service law enforcement personnel. Secret Service training staff provide
This assessment measures strength, guidance in fitness and nutrition,
endurance, and aerobic capacity in students are ultimately responsible
accordance with Secret Service policy. for achieving optimum fitness levels.
The four core elements of the Secret The Physical Fitness Assessment is
Service Physical Fitness Assessment scored using a point system, which is
include: scaled to reflect the fitness category
level achieved by each student
▪ Maximum push-ups in one minute based on their age and gender. The
▪ Maximum sit-ups in one minute point system applies to the four
▪ Maximum chin-ups, no time limit core elements of the Secret Service
▪ Timed 1.5 mile run Physical Fitness Assessment.
During training, Secret Service
trainees participate in Physical Fitness ▪ Excellent = 4 points
Assessments where they are required ▪ Good = 3 points
to achieve a minimum point score. ▪ Fair = 2 points
The minimum point score increases ▪ Poor = 1 point
as trainees progress through their ▪ Very Poor = 0 points
training. ▪ Maximum possible = 16 points

TRAINING PREPARATION: Students will be exposed to a JJRTC BEGINNING FITNESS
multitude of different physical ASSESSMENT
In order to prepare for Secret Service
fitness requirements during training. Upon arrival at the James J.
training, it may be beneficial for
It is incumbent on applicants to Rowley Training Center (JJRTC)
applicants to seek assistance from
prepare themselves and report for for the Special Agent Training
certified physical fitness training and
training in a high state of physical Course (SATC), students undertake
nutrition professionals.
readiness. the JJRTC Beginning Fitness
It is recommended that applicants Assessment. Students must score a
The importance of proper nutrition
take a broad-based approach to minimum of seven points and at least
cannot be understated. Applicants
physical fitness and nutrition in one point in three of the four core
are recommended to seek guidance
order to ensure they are successful fitness elements.
from qualified professionals in order
in passing all of the physical fitness
to ensure their nutritional needs are
assessment requirements
satisfied and properly managed for a MIDTERM FITNESS ASSESSMENT
during training.
lifestyle focused on fitness. Students will receive a Midterm
Physical training preparation must Fitness Assessment at JJRTC.
be well balanced to include workout SEQUENCE AND Students must score a minimum of
programs designed to improve: PROGRESSION OF PHYSICAL nine points with at least one point
FITNESS ASSESSMENTS: in three of the four core fitness
▪ Muscular strength At the commencement of training, elements.
▪ Muscular endurance students undertake a Preliminary
▪ Anaerobic power Fitness Assessment. This test is FINAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT
▪ Aerobic power administered during their first week
Finally, students will receive a Final
of training to identify an on-board
Fitness Assessment at JJRTC and
baseline for the student’s physical
must score a minimum of 10 points,
fitness level.
with at least one point in all of the
FLETC FITNESS ASSESSMENT core fitness elements.
Approximately four weeks prior If a student does not meet the Secret
to graduation from the Federal Service physical fitness standards
Law Enforcement Training Center outlined above during training, their
(FLETC), students undertake a assessment scores will be presented
second Fitness Assessment. Students to the SRB for possible dismissal
must score a minimum of six points from training.
and at least one point in three of the
four core fitness elements.
It is recommended that applicants

take a broad-based approach to
physical fitness and nutrition to
ensure they are successful.

PROPER PROTOCOLS FOR EXERCISE | PUSH UPS
The push-up starting position is in The trainee will then return to the The common improper actions
the front leaning rest position in start position. The body must move above will result in the repetition
which only the feet and hands are in in a straight line for the entire not counting for the Exercise
contact with the testing surface with movement. One push-up is counted Fitness Assessment. The test will be
the body in a straight line from head when the participant returns to the terminated if any part of the body
to heels. Arms are fully extended. start position. except the hands or feet come in
Hands must be approximately contact with the testing surface, or a
shoulder width apart and feet must IMPROPER ACTIONS: hand or foot is lifted from the testing
be 8-12 inches apart. surface.
▪ Failing to keep body straight or
lowering only the upper body. Rest is allowed in the up position
ACTION:
▪ Failing to return to the start and/or pike position (buttocks up in
To complete a push-up, bend position with arms fully extended. the air, with the feet and hands still
elbows and lower torso until elbows ▪ Failing to lower the body enough on the surface). The trainee must
are flexed to approximately a 90 to get arms to 90 degrees, or return to the proper start position
degree angle, and the trainee’s torso touching grader’s / fitness before resuming the exercise.
physically touches the grader’s coordinator’s fist or foam block.
fist or foam block (foam block is ▪ Moving hands or feet from the
approximately 4 inches in height). correct starting position.
1 MINUTE PUSH UP RATINGS FOR MEN

AGE RANGE
20-29 30-39 40-49 50+
4 Excellent 55 50 42 39
3 Good 50-54 41-49 41-35 29-38
2 Fair 46-49 36-40 28-34 21-28
1 Poor 38-45 30-35 22-27 16-20
0 Very Poor 37 29 21 15
1 MINUTE PUSH UP RATINGS FOR WOMEN

AGE RANGE
20-29 30-39 40-49 50+
4 Excellent 40 30 23 23
3 Good 30-39 25-29 19-22 19-22
2 Fair 26-29 20-24 12-18 12-18
1 Poor 20-25 13-19 8-11 8-11
0 Very Poor 19 12 7 7

PROPER PROTOCOLS FOR EXERCISE | SIT UPS
The sit-up starting position is with and hands in contact with the
the trainee’s back and feet flat on the shoulders. One sit-up is counted
ground, knees flexed approximately when trainee returns to the start
at a 45 degree angle, and feet 12- 18 position.
inches from the buttocks. Arms are
crossed over the chest with hands IMPROPER ACTIONS:
placed on opposite shoulders near
the collarbone. Hands must maintain ▪ Hands come off shoulders.
contact with shoulders at all times. ▪ Grabbing shirt and pulling for
assistance.
Feet can be held down by another
person in any manner the trainee ▪ Buttocks does not remain in
contact with the ground.
prefers.
▪ Elbows fail to touch thighs 2-3
inches below the knee.
ACTION:
▪ Failing to return to the start
To complete a sit-up, the trainee position (mid-back touching the
should raise upper body/torso until testing surface).
elbows touch the thighs 2-3 inches ▪ Rest is allowed in the up or down
below the knee while keeping the position.
buttocks in contact with the ground
1 MINUTE SIT UP RATINGS FOR MEN

AGE RANGE
20-29 30-39 40-49 50+
4 Excellent 47 43 39 35
3 Good 42-46 39-42 34-38 28-34
2 Fair 38-41 35-38 29-33 24-27
1 Poor 33-37 30-34 24-28 19-23
0 Very Poor 32 29 23 18
1 MINUTE SIT UP RATINGS FOR WOMEN

AGE RANGE
20-29 30-39 40-49 50+
4 Excellent 44 35 29 24
3 Good 38-43 29-34 24-28 20-23
2 Fair 32-37 25-28 20-23 14-19
1 Poor 27-31 20-24 14-19 10-13
0 Very Poor 26 19 13 9

PROPER PROTOCOLS FOR EXERCISE | CHIN UPS
The chin-up starting position IMPROPER ACTIONS:
is hands gripping the bar with
palms facing trainee and hands ▪ Failure to begin in a complete hang
with arms fully extended.
approximately shoulder-width apart.
Trainee must come to a complete ▪ Chin does not go over the bar.
hang with arms fully extended. ▪ Knees are lifted above the waist or
there is excessive kicking with
the legs.
ACTION:
▪ Arms are not returned to a fully
On the command of “begin,” lift the extended position after each
body up until the chin goes above chin-up.
the bar, then lower the body until the ▪ Rest is allowed in the down
arms are fully extended, returning position with arms fully extended.
to the start position. A chin-up is Chalk may be used on the hands
counted each time the chin clears the but gloves are not permitted.
bar and the trainee has returned to
the start position.
UNTIMED CHIN UP RATINGS FOR MEN

AGE RANGE
20-29 30-39 40-49 50+
4 Excellent 11 10 8 5
3 Good 9-10 8-9 6-7 3-4
2 Fair 7-8 6-7 4-5 2
1 Poor 5-6 3-5 2-3 1
0 Very Poor 4 2 1 0
UNTIMED CHIN UP RATINGS FOR WOMEN

AGE RANGE
20-29 30-39 40-49 50+
4 Excellent 4 4 4 4
3 Good 3 3 3 3
2 Fair 2 2 2 2
1 Poor 1 1 1 1
0 Very Poor 0 0 0 0

PROPER PROTOCOLS FOR EXERCISE | 1.5 MILE RUN
It is recommended that the 1.5 mile run be conducted on a flat surface.
Treadmills will not be used for the assessment during basic training. Watches
and the pacing of others are authorized during the Exercise Fitness Assessment.
1.5 MILE RUN RATINGS FOR MEN

AGE RANGE
20-29 30-39 40-49 50+
4 Excellent 10:16 10:47 11:44 12:51
3 Good 10:17-11:41 10:48-12:20 11:45-13:14 12:52-14:24
2 Fair 11:42-12:51 12:21-13:36 13:15-14:29 14:25-15:26
1 Poor 12:52-14:13 13:37-14:52 14:30-15:41 15:27-16:43
0 Very Poor 14:14 14:53 15:42 16:44
1.5 MILE RUN RATINGS FOR WOMEN

AGE RANGE
20-29 30-39 40-49 50+
4 Excellent 12:50 13:42 14:30 15:56
3 Good 12:51-14:24 13:43-15:08 14:31-15:57 15:57-16:58
2 Fair 14:25-15:26 15:09-15:57 15:58-16:58 16:59-17:54
1 Poor 15:27-16:33 15:58-17:14 16:59-18:00 17:55-18:49
0 Very Poor 16:34 17:15 18:01 18:50

PHASE ONE | FIELD OFFICE ASSIGNMENT
All Special Agents begin their career in Phase 1. During this assignment, Special Agents are assigned to a field office(s)
prior to being reassigned to a permanent protective assignment.* Time in Phase 1 can fluctuate based on the operational
tempo of the Service. However, Special Agents with certain skill sets may be assigned to Phase 2 after three years.
FROM THE FIELD
“When selecting the Secret

Service I was intrigued by the
integrated mission. As a Secret
Service Agent, I serve as a
criminal investigator and I also
have the opportunity to
provide protection to our
nation’s leaders”
I was intrigued
by the integrated
mission.
Choosing the right career is an important decision.

United States Secret Service positions demand
integrity, a great work ethic, and teamwork.
*Special Agents under a specialized commitment (e.g., Electronic Crimes Special Agent Program [ECSAP]; Polygraph)
are not eligible for assignment to a permanent Protective Division until their assignments are completed; however, they
may be eligible for reassignment to another investigative assignment to fulfill their commitment.

PHASE TWO | PROTECTIVE ASSIGNMENT
A Special Agent begins Phase 2 once they are reassigned to a permanent protective division. These assignments are
located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Special Agents assigned to protection will serve in one or more of
the following divisions:
OFFICE OF PROTECTIVE
OPERATIONS
▪ Presidential Protective Division
(PPD)
▪ Vice Presidential Protective
Division (VPD)
▪ Special Operations Division (SOD)
» Counter Assault Team (CAT)
» Hazardous Agent Mitigation
Medical Emergency Response
(HAMMER)
» Air Space Security Branch
▪ Counter Surveillance Division
(CSD)
▪ Critical Systems Protection (CSP)
▪ Technical Security Division (TSD)
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC
INTELLIGENCE AND
INFORMATION
▪ Protective Intelligence and
Assessment Division (PID)
FROM THE FIELD
I usually get disbelief when I tell someone that I work for the Secret Service. Disbelief because I’m a black
female and that’s not what people imagine when they think of a Secret Service Agent.”
I’m a black female and that’s not what people imagine

when they think of a Secret Service Agent.

PHASE THREE | POST-PROTECTION FIELD OFFICE, PROTECTIVE, OR
HEADQUARTERS ASSIGNMENT
A Special Agent begins Phase 3 once ▪ Reassignment to a Washington, assignments outside the Secret
they have been reassigned from their D.C.-based assignment such as: Service, including the Department
Protective (Phase 2) assignment, or CSD, Criminal Investigative of Homeland Security, the United
have been chosen and approved for Division (CID), CSP, HAMMER, States Attorney’s Office (Special
an available opt-in on a permanent TSD, JJRTC, Communication and Agent Attorney Advisors only), and
protective assignment. Media Relations, Legal, etc. Congressional staff positions.
During Phase 3, Special Agents ▪ Reassignment to a field office.* Special Agents who are transitioning
have several availability-based In Phase 3, Special Agents have from a Phase 2 Washington, D.C.
assignment/reassignment options: the opportunity for specialization, assignment will have priority
training, and development in an eligibility for Phase 3 headquarters,
▪ Opt-in via yearly election area of their interest. Possible field, and protective assignments.
to their current protective fields of specialization include: the
assignment (based on availability Electronic Crimes Special Agent
and operational needs) for an Program, Polygraph, Legal, Training,
additional year; Congressional and Public Affairs,
▪ Reassignment to a permanent and Logistics Management.
protective assignment other than
their current protective assignment Phase 3 Special Agents also have the
in PPD, VPD, CAT, PID, or a opportunity for unique assignments
Former President’s Division; such as foreign field office locations,
as well as rotational
FROM THE FIELD
“I am blessed to have memories such as flying on a Chinook in Iraq for a surprise visit to the troops. Or sitting
next to the Vice President on a helicopter in Washington, D.C. thinking, wow, this girl from New Jersey is in
charge of ensuring the Vice President arrives home safely.”
...wow, this girl from New Jersey is in charge of ensuring

the Vice President arrives home safely.
*Except that Special Agents assigned after September 1, 2015, to a non-Washington, D.C.-based Protective
assignment (e.g., Former President’s Division), and who have never been permanently assigned to the Washington, D.C.
area, will not have the immediate option of returning to a field office assignment other than the Washington, D.C. or
Baltimore Field Offices.

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
Under the oversight of the Office of of time in service, as determined by The Global Investigative Operations
Protective Operations (OPO), SOD current operational tempo, before Center (GIOC) conducts analysis
provides appropriate tactical and being considered for the HAMMER of non-traditional data sources and
other protective support to all Secret program. works with our CFTFs on combating
Service protective details, and works transnational organized criminal
Special Agents applying for
closely with investigative divisions, organizations.
non-supervisory positions in the
field offices, and other entities to
HAMMER program who have Our network intrusion responders
establish a secure environment for
previously completed a permanent are at the front lines of large scale
designated protectees.
protective assignment (i.e. PPD, network intrusions and malware
VPD, Former President’s Detail, attacks.
PID, etc.) and meet the minimum
fitness standards are also encouraged POLYGRAPH
to apply.
Our polygraph experts use state-of-
the art technologies and techniques
CYBER to assess the truthfulness of
Our goal is to protect the nation’s statements of individuals obtained
financial infrastructure and maintain during investigations. Our experts
a safe environment for the American provide accurate and reliable
CAT people to conduct financial polygraph examinations in all
transactions. Our mission is to types of criminal investigations,
CAT’s mission is to reinforce the investigate complex cyber-enabled including financial crimes, protective
shift against an organized attack. financial crimes. intelligence and investigations
Agents are required to serve a related to the National Center for
minimum amount of time in service, Cyber Fraud Task Forces (CFTF), the Missing and Exploited Children
as determined by current operational focal point of our cyber investigative (NCMEC) mission.
tempo, before being considered for efforts, are a partnership between
the CAT program. the Secret Service, other law
enforcement agencies, prosecutors,
Agents applying for non-supervisory private industry, and academia.
positions in the CAT program
who have previously completed a
permanent protective assignment
(i.e. PPD, VPD, Former President’s
Detail, PID, etc.) and meet the
minimum fitness standards are also
encouraged to apply.
HAMMER
HAMMER’s mission is to provide
hazardous agent mitigation,
emergency medical intervention,
and extrication capabilities to the
protective mission. Agents are
required to serve a minimum amount

APPLICATION
PROCESS
APPLICATION ROADMAP
1
The Special Agent Application
Process is a mentally and physically
COMPETENCY PHASE challenging process designed to
identify the most capable applicants.
Start:
Application Those who make it through the
received process become part of an elite
Application
reviewed Cursory team that keeps our country safe.
Criminal The timeframe for completing a
Background
Check background investigation varies
depending on the history of
Entrance the applicant. Typically, a full
Exam background investigation takes
Pre-Employment
Interview approximately six to nine months to
complete. During this time, a wide
Special Agent range of information is verified.
Review (SAR) Panel
This includes employment history,
Conditional police records, credit history, school
Job Offer transcripts, neighborhood references,
2
and military records. We encourage
SUITABILITY AND applicants to apply for Special Agent
SECURITY PHASE positions with the Secret Service
Security Eye exam and eQIP electronically by submitting an
Interview form submission application online via USAJOBS.
Positions may have unique
application procedures. Applicants
Polygraph are encouraged to view current
Medical and
drug test vacancy announcements and follow
Employee Acquisition Management
the specific application procedures
Division at (202) 406-5271. Hearing
Background outlined in the job opportunity
Investigation impaired applicants may call TTY
SMD Clearance announcement. The diagram to the
approval / denial (202) 406-5390 for assistance.
Enter-on-
left illustrates the road map for
Applicants must contact the
duty location applicants who apply to the Special
and date Talent and Employee Acquisition
established Agent position.
End: Employee Management Division prior to the
reports to training
Applicants who are unable to submit closing date of the specific job
their application electronically opportunity announcement to
Applicants who fail to meet should contact the Talent and receive assistance.
requirements at any step will be
removed from consideration
*Candidates who receive a conditional offer will need to complete a background investigation for a Top-Secret
clearance to become a Special Agent. The background investigation includes a Personnel Security Interview (PSI),
polygraph examination, drug test, fingerprinting, and medical examination. It also includes credit and arrest checks,
interviews with associates, references, and verification of educational achievements. The average background
investigation takes approximately six months, but can take up to 18 months or more, depending on where an applicant
has lived, worked and traveled.
APPLICATION PROCESS // 27
ENTRANCE EXAM
SECTION 2: EXPERIENCE
INVENTORY, PART 1
This section contains statements that
describe situations that applicants
may or may not have encountered
before. They must choose the
response option that best describes
the frequency with which they have
been involved in the situation.
Section 2 contains 64 questions.
Applicants have 20 minutes to
complete this section.
SECTION 3: LANGUAGE
USAGE
This section contains two types
of documents (i.e. memoranda
and summary reports). Errors
have been incorporated into these
documents and applicants are asked
to identify errors in grammar, syntax,
punctuation, usage, and/or structure.
Section 3 contains 25 questions.
The Special Agent Entrance Exam read the passage and decide whether Applicants have 40 minutes to
(SAEE) was developed to assess each conclusion is true, false, or complete this section.
the range of skills and abilities there is insufficient information
required for successful performance to decide. Section 1 contains 30
in the Special Agent position. It is questions. Applicants have 40
a computer-based exam, consisting minutes to complete this section.
of multiple-choice questions. A
comprehensive Preparation Guide FROM THE FIELD
for the SAEE can be found at
SecretService.gov/Careers The SAEE
“The process from start to finish is Secret Service, there has to be
is comprised of five separately timed
intense but very rewarding. When something within you that can
sections.
I applied, I did not know a thing help our agency grow in a positive
about the agency. I was nervous direction.”
SECTION 1: LOGIC-BASED and scared that I was going to do
REASONING or say something that would get
This section contains 12 passages, me removed from the process. If I
each of which describes a set of could go back and tell a younger
facts. Each passage is followed by me, or someone starting out, I
would say, ‘Just be yourself.’
Just be yourself.
one to four test questions that are
conclusions based on the set of facts If you are even considering the
presented in the passage. Applicants
FROM THE FIELD
“There really is no particular

day or daily routine, every week,
every day has the potential to be
vastly different from the other.
One day I could be working a
shift at the White House assigned
to the President, another I could
be leaving to work a domestic
advance for the Vice President or
I could be loading up in a Car-
Plane (C-17 military plane) to
travel internationally to support
the First Lady on a trip.”
Every week,
every day has the
potential to be
vastly different
SECTION 4: EXPERIENCE SECTION 5: DETAIL Then, applicants answer a series of

INVENTORY, PART 2 OBSERVATION questions about what appeared in
the photographs, but they are not
This section contains statements In this section, applicants
permitted to view the photographs
that describe different situations and are presented with a series of
while answering these questions.
opinions. Applicants must choose the photographs. These photographs
This section contains 3 photographs
response option that best reflects the depict images that may be seen
and 3 sets of accompanying
extent to which their past supervisors when working in the Special Agent
questions and takes approximately 40
and/or teachers would agree that the job. For example, a photograph may
minutes to complete.
statement describes them. Section depict a rope line or a city street
4 contains 96 questions. Applicants during a surveillance operation. After
have 30 minutes to complete this viewing the photographs, applicants
section. answer a series of questions
unrelated to the photographs.
APPLICANT PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST (APAT)
In an effort to enhance selection and screening procedures for entry-level Special Agent applicants, the HR Research
and Assessment Division (HRR) is working in conjunction with a professional consultant to develop and validate a
preemployment physical fitness test. This test will evaluate an applicant’s ability to perform the physical tasks required
on the job by measuring muscular and dynamic strength, endurance, flexibility, aerobic capacity and other factors
related to physical aptitude. The APAT is scored on a point-based system. Each test component is scored on a scale from
1 to 8. Applicants must meet a minimum level for all components and achieve a minimum cumulative score of 20 points
to pass. The standards are anticipated to be the same regardless of age, gender or position.
PUSH UPS
The purpose of this test is to evaluate
upper body muscular strength and
endurance. Applicants are required
to complete as many push-ups
as possible in one minute. Only
one trial will be given and scores
are based on how many correctly
performed push-ups are completed.
Minimum requirement is greater than
14 push-ups.
SIT UPS
The purpose of this test is to evaluate
abdominal strength. Applicants
are required to do as many sit-ups
as possible in one minute. Only
one trial will be given and scores
are based on how many correctly
performed sit-ups are completed.
Minimum requirement is greater than ILLINOIS AGILITY RUN
22 sit-ups. The purpose of the Illinois Agility NOTE
Run is to evaluate an applicant’s The Secret Service is not
1.5 MILE RUN anaerobic power and ability to currently requiring the APAT
The purpose of this test is to assess quickly change directions. This examination, however, applicants
cardiovascular endurance. This test component takes place either indoors are encouraged to meet the
can be administered either indoors or or outdoors and requires applicants physical fitness standards to
outdoors on a marked hard and flat to complete a short distance run best prepare for FLETC training.
surface with minimal sharp turns. with changes in direction as fast The APAT examination could be
Applicants are permitted to walk or as possible. Two trials for this reinstated and implemented at
stop during the run. The total time component are given, but only the any time.
required to complete the distance is best trial will be scored. Minimum
recorded. Minimum required time is required time is less than 23.89
less than 19:41. seconds.
QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for the position of PASS A HEARING EXAM SIGN A MOBILITY
Special Agent, applicants must meet AGREEMENT
Hearing loss, as measured by an
the following requirements:
audiometer, must not exceed 25 Stating your willingness to accept
decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent assignments anywhere within the
BE A U.S. CITIZEN I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500, United States and overseas.
1,000, and 2,000 Hz ranges.
BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS
OF AGE SELECTIVE SERVICE
HAVE NO VISIBLE BODY REGISTRATION
Be at least 21 years of age at the
MARKINGS Certify that you have registered
time of application, and younger than
The Secret Service prohibits with the Selective Service System or
37 upon receipt of a conditional offer
employees from having visible are exempt from having to do so (if
of employment, to continue in the
body markings (including but not you are a male applicant born after
application process. Applicants with
limited to tattoos, body art, and December 31, 1959).
Veterans' Preference must be at least
21 years of age at time of application branding) on the head, face, neck,
and younger than 40 upon receipt of hand, and fingers (any area below APPOINTMENT LIMITS
a conditional offer of employment to the wrist bone). Exception: a single
You must be appointed to this
continue in the application process. conservative and unobtrusive tattoo
position under an excepted
in the form of a ring (e.g., wedding
appointment which is limited to 3
band) is authorized on one finger. If
POSSESS A CURRENT VALID years and 120 days. Upon completion
you have visible body markings, you
DRIVER'S LICENSE of this period, you will either
will be required to medically remove
be converted to career status or
POSSESS VISUAL ACUITY such visible body markings at your
separated based on the expiration of
own expense prior to entering on
Possess uncorrected visual acuity of the appointment.
duty with the Secret Service.
no worse than 20/100 binocular or
possess corrected visual acuity of BE IN EXCELLENT HEALTH CARRY AND USE A FIREARM
20/20 or better in each eye. Lasik, AND PHYSICAL CONDITION Maintaining firearm proficiency is
ALK, RK, and PRK corrective mandatory. You will be ineligible
You must pass the APAT if/when the
eye surgeries are acceptable to occupy this position if at any
APAT is reinstated.
eye surgeries for Special Agent time you have been convicted of
applicants. Applicants will be a misdemeanor crime of domestic
considered eligible for the Special QUALIFY FOR TOP SECRET
SECURITY CLEARANCE violence, unless you received a
Agent position provided specific pardon or your conviction was
visual tests are passed. The following You must undergo a complete
expunged or set aside.
are waiting periods for visual tests: background investigation, including
Lasik-2 months after surgery, PRK-6 driving record check, drug screening,
months after surgery, and ALK and medical and polygraph examinations.
RK-one year after surgery.
ABIDE BY OUR DRUG POLICY
Additional information about the
Secret Service Drug Policy can be
found in the Our Drug Policy section
of this packet.
OUR DRUG POLICY
The Secret Service is committed to a drug-free workplace. Therefore,
the unlawful use of drugs by Secret Service employees is not tolerated.
Furthermore, applicants for employment with the Secret Service who currently
use illegal drugs will be found unsuitable for employment. The Secret
Service does not condone any prior unlawful drug activity by applicants,
but it recognizes that some otherwise qualified applicants may have used
or otherwise interacted with illegal drugs at some point in their past.
Consequently, when adjudicating an applicant for a security clearance, any
prior illegal drug activity along with various considerations associated with
that activity will be weighed in that adjudication process.
MISREPRESENTATION OF DRUG ACTIVITY

An applicant for employment with the Secret Service shall not deliberately
misrepresent his/her history of drug activity in connection with the application
for Secret Service employment. If deliberate misrepresentation is found, the
applicant will be ineligible for employment. (Applicants will sign a statement
at the Personnel Security Interview attesting to their history of drug activity.
Any changes requested by the applicant to this response after signing this
statement may result in the applicant being ineligible for employment with the
Secret Service for three years.)
DRUG HISTORY CONSIDERATIONS

MARIJUANA
An applicant who has used or purchased marijuana during his/her lifetime may still be eligible for employment
with the Secret Service. Marijuana includes but is not limited to cannabis, hashish, hash oil, medical cannabis and
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in both synthetic and natural forms.
To be eligible for employment with the Secret Service, the applicant should meet the following criteria regarding how
recently marijuana was last used or purchased:
AGE OF LAST USE OR PURCHASE DATE OF APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

24 and younger At least 1 year since the last use or purchase.
25 At least 2 years since the last use or purchase.
28 and older At least 5 years since the last use or purchase.
Use or purchase of marijuana includes 1) use or purchase for medicinal purposes or 2) use or purchase in
jurisdictions (e.g., states or countries) where use or purchase is decriminalized.
An applicant who has sold, distributed, or cultivated marijuana may still be
eligible for employment with the Secret Service. Eligibility may be considered
in instances when the applicant sold, cultivated or distributed marijuana not
for income or profit, including for personal use or recreational use. Personal
use includes use with friends and relatives (including immediate family
members). Recreational use is defined as the sale, cultivation or distribution,
other than for personal use, not intended for income or profit. The amounts
sold, cultivated or distributed will be considered.
To be eligible for employment with the Secret Service, the date of application
for employment should be at least ten years since the applicant last sold,
cultivated or distributed marijuana for personal or recreational use.
If the applicant had instances of sale, cultivation or distribution of marijuana

beyond what is described above, the applicant is ineligible for employment
with the Secret Service.
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS

An applicant who has misused prescription drugs or over-the-counter drugs during his/her lifetime may still be eligible
for employment with the Secret Service. Prescription drugs include codeine, Oxycodone/Oxycontin, morphine, Ritalin,
diazepam/Valium, hydrocodone, Xanax, and Adderall.
To be eligible for employment with the Secret Service, the applicant should meet the following criteria regarding how
recently prescription drugs or over-the-counter drugs were last misused:
A. If the applicant used the prescription drug in its intended purpose but without a proper prescription, it is not
considered misuse relative to this policy.
B. If the applicant used a prescription drug or over-the-counter drug for other than its intended purpose, it is considered
misuse. To be eligible for employment with the Secret Service, the applicant should meet the following criteria
regarding how recently prescription drugs were last misused:
AGE OF LAST USE OR PURCHASE DATE OF APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

24 and younger At least 1 year since the last misuse or purchase.
25 At least 2 years since the last misuse or purchase.
28 and older At least 5 years since the last misuse or purchase.
C. If an applicant has prolonged use of a prescription drug without a proper prescription, regardless of whether it was
used for its intended purpose, or has prolonged misuse of a prescription drug or over-the-counter drug, to be eligible
for employment with the Secret Service, the date of application for employment should be at least five years since
the last prolonged use without a proper prescription or misuse.
An applicant who has illegally sold or distributed over-the-counter or prescription drugs may still be eligible for
employment with the Secret Service. Eligibility may be considered in instances when the applicant illegally sold or
distributed over-the-counter or
prescription drugs recreationally and
not for income or profit. In addition,
the amounts distributed will be
considered. In such instances, to be
eligible for employment with the
Secret Service, the application for
employment should be at least 10
years since the last occasion of sale
or distribution.
If the applicant had instances of sale

or distribution of over-the-counter
or prescription drugs beyond what
is described above, the applicant is
ineligible for employment with the
Secret Service.
USE OF DRUGS WHILE IN A PUBLIC TRUST POSITION

A Public Trust position, as defined by 5 CFR § 731.106, is a position designated as having a high or moderate risk level
as determined by the position’s potential for adverse impact to the efficiency or integrity of the Service. Such positions
may involve policy making, major program responsibility, public safety and health, law enforcement duties, fiduciary
responsibilities, or other duties demanding a significant degree of public trust, and positions involving access to or
operation or control of financial records, with a significant risk for causing damage or realizing personal gain.
An applicant who, while in a Public Trust position, used or purchased marijuana, steroids, or, used, for other than its
intended purpose, a prescription drug or over-the-counter drug, may still be eligible for employment with the Secret
Service. However, to be eligible for employment with the Secret Service, the date of application should be at least
10 years since the last use or purchase of these drugs while the applicant was in a public trust position, regardless of
whether the use occurred while the applicant was on or off duty.
The frequency of use and the circumstances must also be considered. If, while in a public trust position, an applicant
used or purchased MDMA, cocaine,
other hard drugs, or had prolonged
use of a prescription drug without
a proper prescription, regardless of
whether it was used for its intended
purpose, or had prolonged misuse
of a prescription drug or over-
the-counter drug, the applicant is
disqualified from employment with
the Secret Service. This ineligibility
applies whether the illegal use
occurred while the applicant was on
or off duty at the time of use.
USE OF DRUGS WHILE If, while holding a security OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
HOLDING A SECURITY clearance, an applicant used or
For all of the above, in addition to
CLEARANCE purchased MDMA, cocaine, other
the extent and type of usage, age at
hard drugs or had prolonged use of
An applicant who, while holding a the time of usage, and the passage of
a prescription drug without a proper
security clearance, used or purchased time since the last usage, purchase,
prescription, regardless of whether
marijuana, steroids, or, used, for sale or cultivation, other mitigating
it was used for its intended purpose,
other than its intended purpose, a factors and circumstances to consider
or had prolonged misuse of a
prescription drug or over-the-counter are how the drugs were obtained or
prescription drug or over-the-counter
drug, may still be eligible for sold, under what circumstances the
drug, the applicant is disqualified
employment with the Secret Service. drugs were used, whether the drugs
from employment with the Secret
However, the following general were used for medicinal purposes,
Service. This ineligibility applies
restrictions apply: whether use of the drug was legal
whether the illegal use, or prolonged
and/or legally obtained in the
If the applicant was working in a misuse, occurred while the applicant
jurisdiction (e.g., state or country)
public trust position, to be eligible was on or off duty at the time of use.
where the drug was used, and any
for employment with the Secret
compelling mitigating circumstances.
Service, the date of application for
employment, should be at least 10
years since the last use or purchase
of these drugs while the applicant
was holding a security clearance in
a public trust position, regardless of
whether the use occurred while the
applicant was on or off duty.
If the applicant was not working in

a position of public trust, the time
frame to be eligible for employment
with the Secret Service depends
on the drug used or purchased
and adheres to the time frame
requirements outlined previously in
this policy.
The frequency of use and the

circumstances must also be
considered.
The Secret Service is committed to a drug-free

workplace. Therefore, the unlawful use of drugs by
Secret Service employees is not tolerated.
GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFY FOR THE GL-07 OR
THE GL-09 LEVEL
We review your resume and
supporting documentation to ensure
you meet the minimum qualification
requirements.
If you will successfully complete

a Master’s or equivalent graduate
degree (such as an LL.B. or
J.D.) or at least two full years of
progressively higher level graduate
education leading to such a degree
in a related field within nine months
of your application date you should
apply to both the GL-07 and GL-09
grade levels. An official transcript
will be required upon completion.
QUALIFY FOR THE

GS-11 LEVEL:
To qualify for the GS-11 level,
applicants must possess one of the
following:
▪ Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral

degree, three full years of
progressively higher level graduate
education leading to such a degree,
or LL.M., if related;
▪ Have at least one year of

specialized experience equivalent
to the GL-9 level which is defined
as experience in, or related
to, planning and conducting
complex criminal investigations
to determine violations of
federal laws and regulations; seizures; taking responsibility for ▪ A combination of specialized
collecting and assembling facts, own actions and those of team experience, as described above,
bringing the investigation to a members to ensure the goals and and related graduate level
logical conclusion; gathering, deadlines for the team are met; education, beyond the first full
analyzing, and evaluating and, preparing comprehensive year of doctoral level study.
evidence; conducting interviews oral and written briefings for View starting salary here.
and interrogations; makes personnel inside and outside of the
arrests; conducting searches and organization;
BENEFITS
Just as our Special Agents protect ▪ Sick leave accumulated at the rate
the well-being of others, the Secret of 13 days per year without limit
Service strives to ensure their
employees’ well-being by offering
▪ Paid federal holidays
benefits commensurate to the ▪ Comprehensive retirement benefits.
Retirement credit is granted
immense service they give to the
for prior federal military or
nation and others.
government service, as authorized
From comprehensive retirement
plans to low-cost life insurance,
▪ Paid parental leave
the Secret Service offers extensive ▪ Eligibility for participation in
flexible spending account
assistance to its valued employees.
▪ Eligibility (if applicable) to
IN ADDITION TO FEDERAL participate in the following
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, programs: Child Care Subsidy
SPECIAL AGENTS BENEFITS Benefit; telework; Student Loan
ALSO INCLUDE: Repayment; Tuition Assistance;
Public Transportation Incentive
▪ Law Enforcement Availability
Pay (LEAP) that provides an ▪ Recruitment bonus for foreign
opportunity for Special Agents language proficiencies
to receive up to an additional 25
For additional information about
percent of their annual base pay
benefits, click here.
▪ Low-cost life insurance
▪ Individual or family membership
in low-cost federal health benefit
plans
▪ Annual leave earned at the rate

of 13 to 26 days per year, based
on length of employment. Prior
federal civilian or military service
is credited, as authorized
Exceptional individuals deserve

benefits worthy of their service.
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GET IN TOUCH
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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

BECOME A SECRET SERVICE SPECIAL AGENT

ABOUT THE U.S. SECRET SERVICE

ABOUT OUR WORKFORCE

COMMITTED TO OUR VETERANS

SPECIAL AGENT OVERVIEW

PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT

PROPER PROTOCOLS FOR EXERCISE

PHASE ONE | FIELD OFFICE ASSIGNMENT

PHASE TWO | PROTECTIVE ASSIGNMENT

PHASE THREE | POST-PROTECTION FIELD OFFICE, PROTECTIVE, OR

APPLICANT PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST (APAT)

OUR DRUG POLICY

GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

Our vision is to uphold the tradition We protect our nation’s highest

INVESTIGATIONS We protect the integrity of our nation’s currency, and

PROTECTION We ensure the safety of the President, the Vice President,

TRAINING We continuously develop and implement a broad range of basic

MISSION SUPPORT Our Administrative, Professional, and Technical

OUR CORE VALUES

ABOUT THE SECRET SERVICE // 4

James M. Murray Faron K. Paramore George D. Mulligan

OFFICE OF PROTECTIVE OPERATIONS OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE OFFICE OF TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT

INVESTIGATIVE OPERATIONS TRAINING

OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS OFFICE OF TRAINING

OFFICE OF OFFICE OF HUMAN OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL OFFICE OF THE CHIEF

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OFFICE OF STRATEGIC OFFICE OF THE CHIEF

OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATION OFFICE OF INTEGRITY OFFICE OF EQUITY AND

ABOUT THE SECRET SERVICE // 5

A PROFILE OF OUR CURRENT WORKFORCE

AGE BY THE NUMBERS JOB TYPE

20-29 17.7% 7,691

GENDER VETERAN STATUS

Female 24% 79.5% 20.5% Administrative, Professional, and

ABOUT THE SECRET SERVICE // 6

Diversity is about more than race

Embracing a diverse and inclusive workforce enables the Secret

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The Secret Service hires only the

The Secret Service goal is to

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FIELD OFFICE ASSIGNMENT

POST-PROTECTIVE FIELD OFFICE / HEADQUARTERS

FROM THE FIELD

Being able to protect our nation’s leaders is something I

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Our Special Agents receive world-class training from

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Special Agents build upon these

Additionally, trainees participate in

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Prior to applying, applicants are

FROM THE FIELD

Being a part of the Secret Service team has brought me

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It is recommended that applicants