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.
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 Student Intern NTE. Appointments for 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 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:
Providing administrative support and implementation.
Reviewing incoming communication and disseminate to the supervisor or other staff members as appropriate, establishing, reviewing, and updating standard office procedures.
Reviewing and analyzing administrative policies, clarifying guidelines and making recommendations to the supervisor for changes.
Maintaining office calendars and appointment/meeting schedules; assisting with responding to external audits; and utilizing a variety of office automation programs, applications, tools and systems to generate reports, graphics, charts and PowerPoint 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:
Be a U.S. Citizen.
Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
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.
Must be at least 16 years of age by the time of appointment to participate in the program.
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 Participant Agreement upon entrance on duty.
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-5: You qualify for the GS-5 level (starting salary $45,146) if you possess the following:
Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree
GS-7: You qualify for the GS-7 level (starting salary $55,924) if you possess the following:
1 full year of graduate level education; or eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor’s degree
GS-9: You qualify for the GS-9 level (starting salary $68,405) if you possess the following:
2 academic years of graduate level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate 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 appointment (Applicants must be actively enrolled at an accredited institution). Applicants that have graduated or will graduate prior to the completion of the program 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 the 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 conditional job offer has been issued.
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 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 (2.5 undergraduate g.p.a.; or 3.0 graduate g.p.a.)
Past and current coursework that shows credits earned or in progress.
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 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. If you have been accepted into a graduate program, also provide an official document from the university registrar’s office reflecting acceptance/enrollment into the program for the upcoming semester. 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 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. Click here for more veterans' information.
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.
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.
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 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 (2.5 undergraduate g.p.a.; or 3.0 graduate g.p.a.)
Past and current coursework that shows credits earned or in progress.
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 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. If you have been accepted into a graduate program, also provide an official document from the university registrar’s office reflecting acceptance/enrollment into the program for the upcoming semester. 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 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. Click here for more veterans' information.
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.
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.
