If you have a commitment to excellence and are looking for a unique and fulfilling career, the U.S. Secret Service is offering a full-time, paid summer internship. Come join a diverse team with one of the most elite law enforcement agencies in the world. This program is for high school, undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral college students while also serving as a pipeline for entry-level positions after graduation.
Summary
If you have a commitment to excellence and are looking for a unique and fulfilling career, the U.S. Secret Service is offering a full-time, paid summer internship. Come join a diverse team with one of the most elite law enforcement agencies in the world. This program is for high school, undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral college students while also serving as a pipeline for entry-level positions after graduation.
This job will close when we have received 300 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$29,299 to - $52,452 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 01 - 04
Locations
Washington, DC
Many vacancies
Laurel, MD
Many vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—The agency's Telework Policy is at the discretion of management and based on roles and responsibilities.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Internships - Schedule D Pathways Intern NTE. Appointments for high school, undergraduate or graduate students will be made with a Not to Exceed date of 10/31/2024.
All U.S. Citizens students must be enrolled in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school. Enrollment is on at least a half-time basis at a qualifying educational institution in a certificate, degree, or diploma program with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 undergraduate; or 3.0 graduate at time of application and throughout the appointment.
This summer internship offers students an unmatched opportunity to be immersed in the integrated mission of protection of the U.S. President and world leaders among others and the opportunity to support in investigations including counterfeit, fraud, and cyber committed by criminals around the world.
You will be able to select from the below areas of focus that align with your studies and career interests:
Protective Operations
Investigative Operations/Compliance
Human Resources/Training
Budget/Finance
Facility Management
Information Technology/Cyber
Business Operations
Intelligence
Science/Engineering
As a Student Trainee you will perform essential assignments which include, but are not limited to:
Supporting senior level staff with program goals and activities to gain practical work experience that supplements training in academic course of study.
Performing administrative/operational duties including, but not limited to researching, locating and gathering information which specifically identified material from various sources for the use of the staff.
Checking reports and other documents for correctness and appropriate format; verifying discrepancies with the appropriate office(s) and/or stakeholders.
Assisting senior level employees in evaluating assigned program goals; conducting follow-up actions to ensure timely receipt of responses; assembling data; and providing general information.
Maintaining files, responding to general inquiries and creating documents for presentations.
Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact functions that support administrative operations in concentrations within the Secret Service. For more information on the United States Secret Service click here.
Pathways is an Excepted Service Appointment, Schedule D, and may NOT be combined with other Excepted Service Appointments (e.g., Schedule A). This is an appointment with not to exceed (NTE) date of October 31, 2024.
For additional information regarding the Pathways Program, please refer to: Students & Recent Graduates on USAJOBS.
More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
If selected for this position, you will be required to:
Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 undergraduate; or 3.0 graduate at time of application and throughout internship appointment.
Must be at least 16 years of age by the time of appointment to participate in the program.
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. For more information regarding the U.S. Secret Service drug guidelines please click here to view our Drug Policy.
Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
Sign a Pathways Participant Agreement upon entrance on duty.
The positions are located in either Laurel, MD or Washington, DC and applicants will only be considered for one location based on the duty station selected at the time of application.
NOTE: The metro system does not have a close stop on the rail or bus line to the Laurel, MD location; however, free parking is available.
THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY INTERNSHIP WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED IN 5 CFR §213.104, AS LONG AS THE INTERN CONTINUES TO MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION AND RECEIVES A POSITIVE RECCOMENDATION AND/OR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TO JUSTIFY THE EXTENSION FROM THEIR SUPERVISOR.
If you currently hold a Federal position in the competitive service and accept this appointment, you will voluntarily relinquish your competitive position. Upon completion of this appointment, you will not be returned to your previous position.
Qualifications
GS-01: You qualify for the GS-01 level (starting salary $29,299) if you possess the following:
Enrollment in a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) program.
GS-02: You qualify for the GS-02 level (starting salary $32,945) if you possess the following:
Completion of high school or GED diploma.
GS-03: You qualify for the GS-03 level (starting salary $35,947) if you possess the following:
Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study.
GS-04: You qualify for the GS-04 level (starting salary $40,351) if you possess the following:
Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an Associate’s degree.
This will be calculated using your résumé and unofficial transcripts that was submitted with your application.
Students must maintain student eligibility and enrollment throughout the duration of the internship (Applicants must be actively enrolled at an accredited institution). Applicants that have graduated or will graduate prior to the completion of the internship are ineligible to participate without proof of future enrollment in an accredited university.
Qualifications Must Be Met: The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Additional information
E-Verify Statement: DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Click here to learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Mandatory Suitability Statement:
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
This position will require a credit check after initial job qualifications have been determined.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
Building on a Tradition of Excellence and Meeting the Challenges of the Future - The Secret Service is a premier law enforcement organization with two critical national security missions: protect our nation's leaders and to conduct criminal investigations. Our team members continue a tradition of excellence - whether investigating financial crime or protecting national and visiting foreign leaders. In the Secret Service, we serve the country with duty, loyalty, justice, integrity and courage. In the Secret Service, we:
Protect the President, the Vice President, and other leaders; investigate threats against them; and safeguard their residences and other facilities
Plan and implement security designs for National Special Security Events
Investigate financial crimes including fraud, identity theft and computer-based attacks on banking or telecommunications infrastructure
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are considered in the following order: (1) preference eligible veterans having a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more; followed by (2) other 10-point preference eligible veterans; (3) 5-point preference eligible veterans; and (4) non-preference eligible (i.e., non-veterans). For information on veterans' preference, please click here.
An interview may be required for this position. If an interview is required, failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
In addition to addressing the vacancy specific questions, you must also submit the following documentation:
Resume - In order to receive credit for experience contained in an uploaded resume, your employment history should show work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week.
Transcripts from Winter 2023/Spring 2024 Semester: The transcript can be retrieved by following the academic institutions instructions to obtain an unofficial copy that shows your entire high school or college academic record as of the date of this announcement to submit with the application; however, if selected, official transcripts will be required. If your transcripts do not provide the information listed below, include additional official academic documentation that meets the requirements.
Transcripts MUST include:
Student's name
Name of the school
Specific degree program
Current and Cumulative GPA/academic standing
Past and current coursework
Evidence of meeting the "qualifications" as listed in the announcement
Please do not submit screenshots of your coursework since they do not provide the required information for application consideration.
Proof of Enrollment for Spring 2024 at time of application. Fall 2024 will be requested prior to appointment - Provide verification of continued high school, undergraduate or graduate enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester/quarter.This documentation may include your class schedule for current/future semester/quarter, letter of enrollment, pre-registration schedule/transcript(s) or receipt for tuition. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. For example, specific courses accepted for college-level credit by an accredited U.S. college or university, or foreign education evaluated by an organization recognized for accreditation by the Department of Education as education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. college or university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information. Those with Foreign education, click here.
Are you a veteran? Submit a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) and/or documentation of service-connected disability. If a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) is not available, other documentation listing the beginning and ending dates of active service and the type of discharge must be submitted to verify eligibility. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. For information on veterans' preference, please click here.
If you fail to submit your transcript(s)/proof of enrollment prior to the closing of the announcement you will be deemed INELIGIBLE.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This position is being advertised via SecretServiceHire which is an automated staffing system. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail. You must complete the application process and submit any required documents no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Instructions outlining the application process can be found at https://www.secretservice.gov/join/apply. If you cannot apply online, you may contact the APT Talent Management Division at Pathways@usss.dhs.gov OR by calling (202) 406-6420 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:30 pm EST (excluding Federal holidays) prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The Secret Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy will close at 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) the day 300 applications are reached or on the stated closing date, whichever comes first. Only complete applications that include all supporting documents received prior to 11:59pm EST on the closing date will be accepted. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to submit all required supporting documents at the time of application. Supporting documents WILL NOT be accepted once the job opportunity announcement closes.
United States Secret Service (DHS-USSS)
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Please apply online
Washington, District of Columbia 20223
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. Best-qualified applicants will be referred for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You may check the status of your application for this position by going to www.usajobs.gov. Click on the "My USAJOBS" tab, enter your user id and password, and click on "My Applications". You will also receive an email notification regarding your application status. For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
In addition to addressing the vacancy specific questions, you must also submit the following documentation:
Resume - In order to receive credit for experience contained in an uploaded resume, your employment history should show work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week.
Transcripts from Winter 2023/Spring 2024 Semester: The transcript can be retrieved by following the academic institutions instructions to obtain an unofficial copy that shows your entire high school or college academic record as of the date of this announcement to submit with the application; however, if selected, official transcripts will be required. If your transcripts do not provide the information listed below, include additional official academic documentation that meets the requirements.
Transcripts MUST include:
Student's name
Name of the school
Specific degree program
Current and Cumulative GPA/academic standing
Past and current coursework
Evidence of meeting the "qualifications" as listed in the announcement
Please do not submit screenshots of your coursework since they do not provide the required information for application consideration.
Proof of Enrollment for Spring 2024 at time of application. Fall 2024 will be requested prior to appointment - Provide verification of continued high school, undergraduate or graduate enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester/quarter.This documentation may include your class schedule for current/future semester/quarter, letter of enrollment, pre-registration schedule/transcript(s) or receipt for tuition. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. For example, specific courses accepted for college-level credit by an accredited U.S. college or university, or foreign education evaluated by an organization recognized for accreditation by the Department of Education as education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. college or university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information. Those with Foreign education, click here.
Are you a veteran? Submit a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) and/or documentation of service-connected disability. If a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) is not available, other documentation listing the beginning and ending dates of active service and the type of discharge must be submitted to verify eligibility. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. For information on veterans' preference, please click here.
If you fail to submit your transcript(s)/proof of enrollment prior to the closing of the announcement you will be deemed INELIGIBLE.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This position is being advertised via SecretServiceHire which is an automated staffing system. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail. You must complete the application process and submit any required documents no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Instructions outlining the application process can be found at https://www.secretservice.gov/join/apply. If you cannot apply online, you may contact the APT Talent Management Division at Pathways@usss.dhs.gov OR by calling (202) 406-6420 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:30 pm EST (excluding Federal holidays) prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The Secret Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy will close at 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) the day 300 applications are reached or on the stated closing date, whichever comes first. Only complete applications that include all supporting documents received prior to 11:59pm EST on the closing date will be accepted. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to submit all required supporting documents at the time of application. Supporting documents WILL NOT be accepted once the job opportunity announcement closes.
United States Secret Service (DHS-USSS)
Please read entire announcement
Please apply online
Washington, District of Columbia 20223
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. Best-qualified applicants will be referred for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You may check the status of your application for this position by going to www.usajobs.gov. Click on the "My USAJOBS" tab, enter your user id and password, and click on "My Applications". You will also receive an email notification regarding your application status. For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
