United States Secret Service opens recruitment portal for eligible applicants

The United States Secret Service has started accepting applications for new officers in its Uniformed Division. New recruits can receive up to $75,000 as a hiring bonus.

The agency shared this announcement on its official page on X.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must meet these requirements:

Be a U.S. citizen

Be between 20 and 40 years old

Have a valid driver’s license

Pass medical checks and background investigations

Be able to obtain Top Secret security clearance

Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent

Be in good physical condition

Citizenship can be through birth in the United States, U.S. citizen parents, or naturalization.

Job Responsibilities

Officers in the Uniformed Division help protect important government locations and officials. Their duties include protecting:

The White House

The Vice President’s residence at the United States Naval Observatory

The United States Department of the Treasury Building

Foreign embassies in Washington, D.C.

Officers may also help protect the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States, and visiting foreign leaders.

They can also work in specialized teams such as:

Counter Sniper units

Emergency Response teams

K-9 units

Hiring Process

Applicants must pass several stages, including:

Entrance examinations

Interviews

Background checks

Physical fitness tests

Training

Successful candidates will complete:

13 weeks of training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC)

18 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Maryland

Salary and Bonus

New officers will earn between $77,987 and $134,165 per year, depending on experience and career progression.

The $75,000 recruitment incentive will be paid in installments over four years, depending on training completion and continued service.

Role of the Uniformed Division

The Secret Service Uniformed Division protects important U.S. government facilities and supports the agency’s mission of protecting national leaders and visiting dignitaries.

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