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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Technical Positions

The Secret Service ONLY accepts applications during current vacancy announcement periods. These positions are associated with the direct support of professional or administrative personnel. Assignments are generally non-routine in nature and involve extensive practical knowledge which is either gained through on-the-job experience, specialized training or by a college education.

Listed below is a sampling of position titles:

  • Information Technology Specialist
  • Photographer
  • Operations Support Technician
  • Protective Support Technician
  • Materials Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Document Analyst
  • Fingerprint Specialist
  • Access Control Coordinator
  • Telecommunications Specialist
  • Physical Security Specialist
  • Special Officer

Eligibility

  • An applicant tentatively selected for a position must submit to urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
  • Actual appointment will be contingent upon the receipt of a negative drug test result.
  • All Secret Service positions require a top secret security clearance. Some positions require the applicant to take a polygraph and/or a medical examination.
  • An applicant must be a citizen of the United States.

Benefits

  • Low-cost health and life insurance may be obtained through federal employee programs. Immediate family members may be included in health and benefit plans.
  • Annual leave accumulates at a rate of 13 to 26 days each year depending on length of employment. Prior federal civilian or military service is counted toward the annual leave account, as authorized.
  • Sick leave accrues at a rate of 13 days each year with unlimited accrual.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Comprehensive retirement programs with retirement credit for prior military or Federal Government service are provided, as authorized.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts

For More Information

For more information contact the Secret Service Personnel Division at 202-406-5800, 888-813-USSS (8777), 866-898-3119 or TTY 202-406-5390.

How to Apply

The Secret Service ONLY accepts applications for current vacancies.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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