You qualify for the GL-07 Level (starting salary $49,508) if you possess one of the following: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with superior academic achievement (S.A.A.)which is based on class standing, grade-point average, or honor society membership.  For more information on S.A.A. please click here. OR At least one full year of graduate level education (i.e. 18 semester hours). OR  at least 1 year of specialized experience in, or related to, the investigative methods, protective methods, and law enforcement techniques that provided the specific competencies to successfully perform the position's duties. Experience includes the exercising of initiative, attention to detail, and judgment in collecting, assembling and developing facts, evidence or other pertinent data; the ability to analyze and evaluate data or evidence to arrive at sound conclusions including applying new information; OR the ability to partner with or lead others in the accomplishment of mission activities.

You qualify for the GL-09 Level (starting salary $55,214) if you possess one of the following: A master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as LL.B. or J.D.) or two full years of progressively higher level 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 which is defined as experience writing technical or non-technical documents to communicate information to others within and outside a professional or academic setting; gathering information, performing analyses, summarizing results, 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; and leading meeting or seminars on behalf of a work or academic group, presenting complex material, and responding effectively to questions from audience members; analyzing intelligence or investigative information; OR A combination of specialized experience, as described above, and related graduate level education, beyond the first full year of graduate level study.

You qualify for the GS-11 Level (Starting salary $64,649) if you possess one of the following: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., or if related Have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-9 level which is defined as experience in, or related to planning and conducting complex criminal investigations to determine violations of Federal laws and regulations; collecting and assembling facts, bringing the investigation to a logical conclusion; gathering, analyzing, and evaluating evidence; conducts interviews and interrogations; makes arrests; conducts searches and seizures; taking responsibility for own actions and those of team members to ensure the goals and deadlines for the team are met; and, prepares comprehensive oral and written briefings for personnel inside and outside of the organization, OR A combination of specialized experience, as described above, and related graduate level education, beyond the first full year of doctoral level study .

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirement at the GL-7 upon application.  

This is an open continuous announcement. The first cut-off date for consideration of applicants will be February 5, 2021. Thereafter, the cut-off for applications received will be every Friday of each month until the job opportunity announcement closes.       

Applicants must successfully complete Phase 1 and pass required assessments (see below) to be certified. In addition, applicants must successfully complete Phase II (see below) to receive final consideration for employment.

Phase I: 

Special Agent Entrance Exam (SAEE);

May be subject to an Applicant Physical Abilities Test;

Interview;

Review Panel (Final Grade Determination);

Conditional Job Offer; and

Credit check

Phase II:

Security Interview;

Polygraph examination;

May be subject to a Psychological assessment;

Medical examination; and

Background investigation (a top secret security clearance)

To view the entire application process, please click here, and click on the red arrow to move through the process. 

The Secret Service follows stringent guidelines relating to illegal drug usage. An applicant's 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. Qualified applicants will only be referred at the highest grade level for which they qualify. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience, no points will be assigned.