Police Officer (Secret Service Police)

About the Team

At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong, and determined. We are a diverse team capable of balancing our investigative mission and fulfilling our protective legacy. As a member of this organization, you will be trusted with the responsibility of safeguarding the nation's leaders and infrastructure.

About the Role

As a Secret Service Police officer, you will carry out critical assignments in protection within the Washington, D.C. area. Your duties include providing security for the White House Complex, the Vice President's Residence, the Main Treasury Building and Annex, and foreign diplomatic missions and embassies. You will also travel to support Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of state/government missions, enforcing mandated protective responsibilities as described under Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056A.

This position requires relocation to Washington, D.C. Applicants may be eligible for a $75,000 recruitment incentive in accordance with regulatory requirements; click apply to view full details and eligibility.

Hiring Process

Candidates must complete 12 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA or Artesia, NM, followed by 17 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD. The selection process includes rigorous physical and medical standards, including firearm proficiency, visual acuity testing, and hearing assessments. Applicants must also submit to drug testing prior to appointment and random testing while occupying the position.

Equal Opportunity

The Secret Service is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.