Career Opportunities with the Bureau of Diplomatic Security
Special Agents
Diplomatic Security special agents are federal law enforcement officers who serve worldwide. Overseas, our special agents advise ambassadors on all security issues and coordinate all of a mission's security programs. In the United States, agents investigate passport and visa fraud and protect the Secretary of State and visiting foreign dignitaries.
Security Engineering Officers
Security engineering officers are highly skilled professional engineers who serve worldwide. Security engineers are responsible for the technical and informational security programs at our diplomatic and consular posts overseas. In the United States, engineers provide support for our overseas operations.
Security Technical Specialists
Security technical specialists are assigned throughout the world to develop, implement, and maintain technical security programs at U.S. diplomatic missions.
Diplomatic Couriers
Diplomatic couriers ensure the secure movement of classified U.S. Government material across international borders.
Civil Service
The Bureau of Diplomatic Security has a dedicated cadre of Civil Service employees who work in a variety of disciplines.
New DS Job Opening Has Closed
The Bureau of Diplomatic Security is no longer accepting applications for the new position of Security Protective Specialist (SPS).
This job announcement was closed on Feb. 17, 2009.
NOTE: Special Agent Applicants
The application process for employment as a Diplomatic Security Special Agent is now closed. Candidates will be contacted in the coming months.
NOTE: Security Technical Specialist Applicants
The application process for employment as a Diplomatic Security Technical Specialst closed Dec. 31, 2008. Candidates will be contacted in the coming months.
Security Engineering Officer
We are currently accepting applications for Security Engineering Officer. Pleae view the announcement for more details.
2009 Recruiting Schedule
Find out when and where our Diplomatic Security recruiters will be in your area.
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