The U.S. Secret Service is currently hiring for the Criminal Investigator – Special Agent Talent and Achievement Recruitment Program (STAR)
The job of Special Agent offers qualified men and women a challenging and fulfilling career. The U.S. Secret Service recruits’ personnel of the highest caliber to carry out its integrated missions of investigation and protection. While the executive protection mission is known worldwide, the U.S. Secret Service’s investigative mission continues to grow due to developments in technology. Special Agents investigate violations of laws relating to financial crimes such as credit card and access device fraud, as well as computer-based attacks on the nation’s banking and telecommunications. In the field of protection Secret Service Special Agents develop and implement innovative strategies to mitigate threats to our nation’s leaders.
The U.S. Secret Service is actively recruiting Senior on their final semester of college and recent college graduates who meet the following criteria:
• Attained Superior Academic Achievement (3.0 or higher) while in college
• Currently have no to little professional work experience; however, possess quantifiable experience for the position gained through non-career activities
• Able to successfully pass the application process
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Possess a current valid driver’s 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 Driver’s License, State ID, Passport).
- Applicants must be 21 at the time of application and under 37 at the time of a conditional offer, unless they have prior federal law enforcement service under special retirement provisions. Veterans’ preference applicants must receive a conditional offer before age 40.
- 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.
Recruiting for the following field offices only:
– Los Angeles, CA
– San Francisco, CA
– Dallas, TX
– Houston, TX
– Chicago, IL
– Atlanta, GA
– Miami, FL
– New York, NY
– Philadelphia, PA
– Washington, DC
You are not guaranteed your preferred post of duty. Your initial post of duty will be determined at the time of the final job offer and will be based on the operational needs of the US Secret Service. You must reside within a 50-mile radius of desired location upon graduation of training.
Interested candidates in their last semester of a college program are encouraged to begin the application process for STAR. A final transcript from an accredited school confirming degree conferral and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required prior to a final job offer.
For more information email: Roberto.Castillo@usss.dhs.gov