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Special Agent Department of Homeland Security U.S. Secret Service

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Joining the Secret Service as a Special Agent will allow you to perform critical protective and investigative assignments. The Special Agent position starts at a base salary of 48854.00 GL-07 step 1 with promotion potential to 118204.00 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. Recruitment incentives up to 40000. For more information click here.

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Joining the Secret Service as a Special Agent will allow you to perform critical protective and investigative assignments. The Special Agent position starts at a base salary of 48854.00 GL-07 step 1 with promotion potential to 118204.00 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. Recruitment incentives up to 40000. For more information click here.

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Open & closing dates 04/02/2026 to 06/30/2026

Salary 48854 - 118204 per year

Salary listed reflects the General Schedule Base table and if applicable will be adjusted to include the locality pay of the worksite location.

Pay scale & grade GL 7 - 11

Locations MANY vacancies in the following locations

• Anchorage AK
• Birmingham AL
• Mobile AL
• Montgomery AL
• Little Rock AR
• Phoenix AZ
• Tucson AZ
• Fresno CA
• Los Angeles CA
• Riverside CA
• Sacramento CA
• San Diego CA
• San Francisco CA
• San Jose CA
• Santa Ana CA
• Ventura CA
• Denver CO
• New Haven CT
• Washington DC
• Wilmington DE
• Fort Myers FL
• Jacksonville FL
• Miami FL
• Orlando FL
• Tallahassee FL
• Tampa FL
• West Palm Beach FL
• Albany GA
• Atlanta GA
• Savannah GA
• Honolulu HI
• Des Moines IA
• Boise ID
• Chicago IL
• Springfield IL
• Indianapolis IN
• Wichita KS
• Lexington KY
• Louisville KY
• Baton Rouge LA
• New Orleans LA
• Boston MA
• Baltimore MD
• Portland ME
• Detroit MI
• Grand Rapids MI
• Saginaw MI
• Minneapolis MN
• Kansas City MO
• Saint Louis MO
• Springfield MO
• Jackson MS
• Billings MT
• Charlotte NC
• Greensboro NC
• Raleigh NC
• Wilmington NC
• Omaha NE
• Manchester NH
• Atlantic City NJ
• Newark NJ
• Trenton NJ
• Albuquerque NM
• Las Vegas NV
• Reno NV
• Albany NY
• Buffalo NY
• Melville NY
• New York NY
• Queens NY
• Rochester NY
• Syracuse NY
• White Plains NY
• Cincinnati OH
• Cleveland OH
• Columbus OH
• Dayton OH
• Toledo OH
• Oklahoma City OK
• Tulsa OK
• Portland OR
• Harrisburg PA
• Philadelphia PA
• Pittsburgh PA
• Scranton PA
• San Juan PR
• Providence RI
• Charleston SC
• Columbia SC
• Greenville SC
• Sioux Falls SD
• Chattanooga TN
• Knoxville TN
• Memphis TN
• Nashville TN
• Austin TX
• Dallas TX
• El Paso TX
• Houston TX
• Lubbock TX
• McAllen TX
• San Antonio TX
• Tyler TX
• Waco TX
• Salt Lake City UT
• Norfolk VA
• Richmond VA
• Roanoke VA
• Burlington VT
• Seattle WA
• Spokane WA
• Madison WI
• Milwaukee WI
• Charleston WV

Remote job No

Telework eligible No

Travel Required 25 or less - Domestic and Foreign travel may be required.

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Term - The duration of this time limited Schedule B excepted appointment is 3 years and 120 days. Upon completion you will either be converted to a career appointment in the competitive service or separated based on the expiration of the appointment.

Work schedule Full-time

Service Excepted

Promotion potential 13

Job family Series 1811 Criminal Investigation

Supervisory status No

Security clearance Top Secret

Drug test Yes

Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive CS High Risk

Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness National security Financial disclosure No

Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number SA-26-Q3-CI

Control number 863783700

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Joining the United States Secret Service (USSS) 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.

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Conditions of employment

• 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 drivers 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, Drivers License, State ID, Passport).
• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and under 40 at appointment. 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.
• Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside.
• Candidates are required to complete an intensive 13-week training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA, followed by specialized 18-week training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD. Failure to pass the training program may result in separation from the Secret Service.
• 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.
• Must have uncorrected vision of at least 20/100, correctable to 20/20 in each eye. LASIK, ALK, RK, and PRK surgeries are acceptable if required post-surgery visual tests are passed (LASIK 3 months, PRK 6 months, ALK/RK 1 year waiting periods apply).
• 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.

Qualifications

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct
• The needs and interests of the agency
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

You are minimally qualified for the GL-07 Level starting base salary 48854 if you possess one of the following:

• A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.), which is based on:
  1. Class standing: Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision (such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration) based on completed courses.
  2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.): Applicants must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on their official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
  3. G.P.A.: 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
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  5. OR Have at least one full year of graduate level education (i.e., 18 semester hours).
  6. OR Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-5 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience writing non-technical reports, drafting responses to requests for information, and writing brief informative or routine reports; gathering information, analyzing it, and summarizing the results of your findings; taking responsibility for own actions to meet deadlines; presenting specific pre-determined information at meetings, conferences, or seminars as a representative of a work or academic group.
  7. OR A combination of specialized experience as described above and related graduate level education.

  8. You are minimally qualified for the GL-09 Level starting base salary 54485 if you possess one of the following:

     • A masters or equivalent graduate degree (such as LL.B. or J.D.) or two full years of progressively higher graduate education in a related field leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university.
     • OR Have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-7 level (such as experience applying law enforcement, protective, or investigative techniques in the performance of job duties; identifying problem areas and proposing and implementing solutions; taking responsibility for own actions and those of team members to ensure the goals and deadlines for the team are met; leading meetings or seminars on behalf of a professional or academic group; setting work priorities and allocating resources; partnering with other individuals from within and outside the organization).
     • OR A combination of specialized experience as described above and related graduate level education beyond the first full year of graduate level study.

     You are minimally qualified for the GS-11 Level Starting base salary 63795 if you possess one of the following:

     • Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.
     • OR Have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-9 level (such as experience in or related to planning and conducting complex criminal investigations to determine violations of Federal laws and regulations; collecting and assembling facts to identify logical conclusions; gathering, analyzing, and evaluating evidence or data; conducting interviews and interrogations; making arrests; conducting searches and seizures; taking responsibility for own actions and those of team members to ensure the goals and deadlines for the team are met; partnering with or leveraging networks or relationships from outside the organization; experience managing complex projects including setting priorities and determining resource requirements).
     • OR A combination of specialized experience as described above and related graduate level education beyond two full years of graduate level study.

     Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

     The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

     You will be considered for all grade levels, however, you will only be referred at the highest grade for which you are found to be best qualified.

     Applicants must successfully pass Phase 1 assessments (see below) to receive a Conditional Job Offer. In addition, applicants must successfully pass Phase II (see below) to receive final consideration for employment.

     Phase I

     • National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
     • Special Agent Entrance Exam (SAEE)
     • Applicant Physical Abilities Test (APAT)
     • Interview

     Phase II

     • Credit Check
     • Security Interview
     • Polygraph examination
     • Drug screening
     • Medical examination
     • Background investigation (a top-secret security clearance)

     The Secret Service follows stringent guidelines relating to illegal drug usage. An applicants history is reviewed and a determination for employment is made according to our guidelines. For more information regarding the U.S. Secret Service drug guidelines, please click here to view our Drug Policy.

     As part of the application process, the applicant will be required to complete the United States Secret Service Applicant Physical Abilities Test (APAT). It is a physical fitness assessment which consists of four components: push-ups, sit-ups, Illinois Agility Run, and a 1.5 Mile Run. The APAT is designed to measure the current level of general physical fitness of an applicant, which serves as an indicator of an applicants ability to safely complete a vigorous physical training program. It evaluates the applicants 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. For more information about the APAT, please click here.

     General Medical Requirements As determined by OPM, the duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of fingers, wrist, elbows, shoulders, hips, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must function sufficiently in order for applicants to perform the duties satisfactorily.

     Additional information

     Recruitment Incentive Applicants may be eligible for a 40000 recruitment incentive in accordance with regulatory requirements. The first installment of 15000 will be paid following successful completion of Secret Service Criminal Investigator training. A second installment of 10000 will be paid following one year of service post training and an acceptable performance rating. The final installment of 15000 will be paid after a third year of service post training and an acceptable performance rating. Provision of these payments require the execution of a three-year Continued Service Agreement (CSA) with the agency. Newly hired employees who resign from the USSS prior to the expiration of the CSA will be required to repay the recruitment incentive.

     NOTE: Eligibility is limited to Newly appointed Federal employees as defined by 5 CFR 575.102.

     Applicants selected for this position will be required to sign a CSA before being assigned to an initial training class. The CSA will commit the applicant to a specified period of employment with the Secret Service upon the successful completion of training.

     Applicants will be required to travel to all phases of the hiring process at their own expense. If a final job offer is extended, relocation expenses will not be authorized for the first duty location.

     The Secret Service prohibits employees from having visible body markings, including but not limited to tattoos, body art, and branding on the head, face, neck, hand, and fingers; any area below the wrist bone (exception: a single conservative and unobtrusive tattoo in the form of a ring is authorized on one finger).

     If you are deemed minimally qualified for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306 Declaration for Federal Employment and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application prior to entering Phase 1 of the hiring process. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

     Since the duties of this position are exacting and involve the responsibility for the safety of others under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any condition that would hinder full, efficient performance of the duties of this position or that would cause the individual to be a hazard to himself/herself or to others is disqualifying.

     There are also specific medical requirements for this position, and any chronic disease or condition affecting the respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, digestive, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, genitourinary, and other systems that would impair full performance of the duties of the position may also be disqualifying. Click here for more information.

     The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201, certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act may submit a written complaint to Equal Opportunity@usss.dhs.gov.

     Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

     Benefits

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     A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

     Learn more about federal 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 401k), Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, personal leave days, and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, government vehicle, 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.

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     Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

     How you will be evaluated

     You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

     We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive a conditional job offer.

     The competencies needed to perform this job are:

     • Investigative methods
     • Protective methods
     • Law enforcement techniques
     • Exercising initiative
     • Attention to detail
     • Judgment and Problem Solving
     • Ability to analyze and evaluate data or evidence
     • Ability to partner with or lead others

     Interviews are required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.

     Your on-line application will be rated on the extent, quality, and relevance of the following: your experience, education, and training, and competencies. All applicants are evaluated on competencies related to law enforcement methods and techniques, protective methods and techniques, investigative methods and techniques, initiative, attention to detail, learning, problem solving, partnering, planning, and organizing, and leadership. All answers in the online process must be substantiated by your resume. Upon review, your resume and transcripts need to support your answer choices. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or on the application questionnaire may result in your removal for consideration.

     Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance, and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

     DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Click here to learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

     Benefits

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     A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

     Learn more about federal 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 401k), Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, personal leave days, and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, government vehicle, 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.

     Review our benefits

     Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

     Required documents

     Required Documents

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     In addition to addressing the job opportunity announcement specific questions, you must also submit the following documentation:

     Resume

     • Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.
     • In order to receive credit for experience contained in an uploaded resume, your employment history should show relevant work experience in detail and in month/year format (MM/YYYY) reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week.
     • To learn how to format and submit a two-page resume, please visit the USAJOBS Help Center.

     Education

     • If you are qualifying based on education, or you are qualifying based on a combination of education and experience, or are claiming Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) to qualify at the GL-07 level as explained in the Qualifications section, you must submit a copy of your college/university transcript (unofficial is acceptable) which must show school name, students name, credit earned, degree, and date awarded.
     • Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
     • Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. For example, specific courses accepted for college-level credit by an accredited U.S. college or university or foreign education evaluated by an organization recognized for accreditation by the Department of Education as education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. college or university.
     • It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information. Those with Foreign education click here.

     Veterans

     • Are you a Veteran? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or Statement of Service.
     • If a DD-214 is not available, submit your Statement of Service from the Armed Forces that lists the beginning and ending dates of active service, your rank, and confirms that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
     • Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out the SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. Click here for more veterans information.

     Federal Employees

     • Are you a current or former Federal Employee? Submit a copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action showing your tenure code, position occupied, and highest grade and step.
     • In addition, if you have or had service in a Federal Law Enforcement position covered by law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions (including early or mandatory retirement), the SF-50 must show the retirement code. You may have to submit more than one to show time in the code. An award SF-50 does not contain the required information.
     • Also submit your performance appraisals and/or incentive awards.

     Political Appointees

     • The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
     • If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

     Special Agent Entrance Exam

     • Did you previously take the Special Agent Entrance Exam (SAEE)? Submit a copy of your SAEE results.

     If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

     Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

     How to Apply

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     To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application to include submission of the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

     PLEASE NOTE: Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.

     The complete application package must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on 06/30/2026 to receive consideration.

     The application process is as follows:

     1. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS.
     2. Complete the online questionnaire and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
     3. To preview the questionnaire, please click here.
     4. To update your application at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account. There, you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
     5. To verify the status of your application, both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides the Announcement Status and a "You applied on" date. This information does not confirm the agency application status. Use the Track this Application link for additional information regarding the agency application status, the documentation you submitted, and any correspondence sent related to this application. The Announcement Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Announcement Status means, visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application-status.

     It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application.

     We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online or have questions about the hiring process, you may contact the Law Enforcement Acquisition Division, Special Agent Support Branch at sasupport@usss.dhs.gov OR by calling 202-406-6760 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:30 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays, prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance.

     For general recruitment information, please call 888-813-USSS (8777) or email HQ.Recruitment@usss.dhs.gov.

     Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

     The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disabilities as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u) and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

     The Secret Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

     Agency contact information

     SA Support Branch Phone: 202-406-6760 Email: sasupport@usss.dhs.gov

     Next steps

     You may check the status of your application for this position by going to www.usajobs.gov. You will also receive an e-mail notification regarding your application status.

     For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

     Fair and transparent

     The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

     • Criminal history inquiries
     • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
     • Financial suitability
     • New employee probationary period
     • Privacy Act
     • Reasonable accommodation policy
     • Selective Service
     • Signature and false statements
     • Social security number request

     Required Documents

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     In addition to addressing the job opportunity announcement specific questions, you must also submit the following documentation:

     Resume

     • Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.
     • In order to receive credit for experience contained in an uploaded resume, your employment history should show relevant work experience in detail and in month/year format (MM/YYYY) reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week.
     • To learn how to format and submit a two-page resume, please visit the USAJOBS Help Center.

     Education

     • If you are qualifying based on education, or you are qualifying based on a combination of education and experience, or are claiming Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) to qualify at the GL-07 level as explained in the Qualifications section, you must submit a copy of your college/university transcript (unofficial is acceptable) which must show school name, students name, credit earned, degree, and date awarded.
     • Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
     • Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. For example, specific courses accepted for college-level credit by an accredited U.S. college or university or foreign education evaluated by an organization recognized for accreditation by the Department of Education as education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. college or university.
     • It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information. Those with Foreign education click here.

     Veterans

     • Are you a Veteran? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or Statement of Service.
     • If a DD-214 is not available, submit your Statement of Service from the Armed Forces that lists the beginning and ending dates of active service, your rank, and confirms that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
     • Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out the SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. Click here for more veterans information.

     Federal Employees

     • Are you a current or former Federal Employee? Submit a copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action showing your tenure code, position occupied, and highest grade and step.
     • In addition, if you have or had service in a Federal Law Enforcement position covered by law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions (including early or mandatory retirement), the SF-50 must show the retirement code. You may have to submit more than one to show time in the code. An award SF-50 does not contain the required information.
     • Also submit your performance appraisals and/or incentive awards.

     Political Appointees

     • The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
     • If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

     Special Agent Entrance Exam

     • Did you previously take the Special Agent Entrance Exam (SAEE)? Submit a copy of your SAEE results.

     If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

     Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

     How to Apply

     Help

     To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application to include submission of the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

     PLEASE NOTE: Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.

     The complete application package must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on 06/30/2026 to receive consideration.

     The application process is as follows:

     1. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS.
     2. Complete the online questionnaire and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
     3. To preview the questionnaire, please click here.
     4. To update your application at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account. There, you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
     5. To verify the status of your application, both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides the Announcement Status and a "You applied on" date. This information does not confirm the agency application status. Use the Track this Application link for additional information regarding the agency application status, the documentation you submitted, and any correspondence sent related to this application. The Announcement Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Announcement Status means, visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application-status.

     It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application.

     We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online or have questions about the hiring process, you may contact the Law Enforcement Acquisition Division, Special Agent Support Branch at sasupport@usss.dhs.gov OR by calling 202-406-6760 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:30 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays, prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance.

     For general recruitment information, please call 888-813-USSS (8777) or email HQ.Recruitment@usss.dhs.gov.

     Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

     The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disabilities as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u) and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

     The Secret Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

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     Agency contact information

     SA Support Branch Phone: 202-406-6760 Email: sasupport@usss.dhs.gov

     Next steps

     You may check the status of your application for this position by going to www.usajobs.gov. You will also receive an e-mail notification regarding your application status.

     For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

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     Fair and transparent

     The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

     • Criminal history inquiries
     • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
     • Financial suitability
     • New employee probationary period
     • Privacy Act
     • Reasonable accommodation policy
     • Selective Service
     • Signature and false statements
     • Social security number request

     Additional locations

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     U.S. Secret Service

     The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders and our transportation systems, protect the President and other dignitaries, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace, and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact, join DHS.

     Building on a Tradition of Excellence and Meeting the Challenges of the Future, the Secret Service is a premier law enforcement organization with two critical national security missions: protect our nations leaders and conduct criminal investigations. Our team members continue a tradition of excellence-whether investigating financial crime or protecting national and visiting foreign leaders. In the Secret Service, we serve the country with duty, loyalty, justice, integrity, and courage. In the Secret Service, we:

     • Protect the President, the Vice President, and other leaders, investigate threats against them, and safeguard their residences and other facilities.
     • Plan and implement security designs for National Special Security Events.
     • Investigate financial crimes including fraud, identity theft, and computer-based attacks on banking or telecommunications infrastructure.

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     Agency contact information

     SA Support Branch Phone: 202-406-6760 Email: sasupport@usss.dhs.gov

     Summary

     Joining the Secret Service as a Special Agent will allow you to perform critical protective and investigative assignments. The Special Agent position starts at a base salary of 48854.00 GL-07 step 1 with promotion potential to 118204.00 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. Recruitment incentives up to 40000. For more information click here.

     Learn more about this agency

     Overview

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     Accepting applications

     Open & closing dates 04/02/2026 to 06/30/2026

     Salary 48854 - 118204 per year

     Salary listed reflects the General Schedule Base table and if applicable will be adjusted to include the locality pay of the worksite location.

     Pay scale & grade GL 7 - 11

     Locations MANY vacancies in the following locations

     • Anchorage AK
     • Birmingham AL
     • Mobile AL
     • Montgomery AL
     • Little Rock AR
     • Phoenix AZ
     • Tucson AZ
     • Fresno CA
     • Los Angeles CA
     • Riverside CA
     • Sacramento CA
     • San Diego CA
     • San Francisco CA
     • San Jose CA
     • Santa Ana CA
     • Ventura CA
     • Denver CO
     • New Haven CT
     • Washington DC
     • Wilmington DE
     • Fort Myers FL
     • Jacksonville FL
     • Miami FL
     • Orlando FL
     • Tallahassee FL
     • Tampa FL
     • West Palm Beach FL
     • Albany GA
     • Atlanta GA
     • Savannah GA
     • Honolulu HI
     • Des Moines IA
     • Boise ID
     • Chicago IL
     • Springfield IL
     • Indianapolis IN
     • Wichita KS
     • Lexington KY
     • Louisville KY
     • Baton Rouge LA
     • New Orleans LA
     • Boston MA
     • Baltimore MD
     • Portland ME
     • Detroit MI
     • Grand Rapids MI
     • Saginaw MI
     • Minneapolis MN
     • Kansas City MO
     • Saint Louis MO
     • Springfield MO
     • Jackson MS
     • Billings MT
     • Charlotte NC
     • Greensboro NC
     • Raleigh NC
     • Wilmington NC
     • Omaha NE
     • Manchester NH
     • Atlantic City NJ
     • Newark NJ
     • Trenton NJ
     • Albuquerque NM
     • Las Vegas NV
     • Reno NV
     • Albany NY
     • Buffalo NY
     • Melville NY
     • New York NY
     • Queens NY
     • Rochester NY
     • Syracuse NY
     • White Plains NY
     • Cincinnati OH
     • Cleveland OH
     • Columbus OH
     • Dayton OH
     • Toledo OH
     • Oklahoma City OK
     • Tulsa OK
     • Portland OR
     • Harrisburg PA
     • Philadelphia PA
     • Pittsburgh PA
     • Scranton PA
     • San Juan PR
     • Providence RI
     • Charleston SC
     • Columbia SC
     • Greenville SC
     • Sioux Falls SD
     • Chattanooga TN
     • Knoxville TN
     • Memphis TN
     • Nashville TN
     • Austin TX
     • Dallas TX
     • El Paso TX
     • Houston TX
     • Lubbock TX
     • McAllen TX
     • San Antonio TX
     • Tyler TX
     • Waco TX
     • Salt Lake City UT
     • Norfolk VA
     • Richmond VA
     • Roanoke VA
     • Burlington VT
     • Seattle WA
     • Spokane WA
     • Madison WI
     • Milwaukee WI
     • Charleston WV

     Remote job No

     Telework eligible No

     Travel Required 25 or less - Domestic and Foreign travel may be required.

     Relocation expenses reimbursed No

     Appointment type Term - The duration of this time limited Schedule B excepted appointment is 3 years and 120 days. Upon completion you will either be converted to a career appointment in the competitive service or separated based on the expiration of the appointment.

     Work schedule Full-time

     Service Excepted

     Promotion potential 13

     Job family Series 1811 Criminal Investigation

     Supervisory status No

     Security clearance Top Secret

     Drug test Yes

     Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive CS High Risk

     Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness National security Financial disclosure No

     Bargaining unit status No

     Announcement number SA-26-Q3-CI

     Control number 863783700

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