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DSS has more than 2,500 special agents, security engineering officers, security technical specialists, and diplomatic couriers working and traveling worldwide.

No matter which professional, academic or personal path you have taken in life, you can turn your unique perspectives and law enforcement, technical, or engineering skills into an exciting public service career.

Careers with DSS

Security Engineering Officer Careers (PDF) [5 MB]

Diplomatic Courier Careers (PDF) [8 MB]

Security Technical Specialist Careers (PDF) [5 MB]

Special Agent Careers (PDF) [13 MB]

Internships with the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (PDF) [8 MB]

Click here to find out more about Careers

Click the links below for more information:

Special Agents

Security Engineering Officers

Security Technical Specialists

Diplomatic Couriers

U.S. Department of State

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