Special Agent - United States Secret Service

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TrainingDuring the first year of employment, specialagents receive several months of formal classroom,fitness, firearms and simulation training.Newly appointed special agents receiveapproximately 11 weeks of intensive training atthe Federal Law Enforcement Training Center(FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia, where they areinstructed in a variety of law enforcementdisciplines, from criminal investigations tofirearms training.Upon successful completion of training at FLETC,special agents obtain approximately 16 weeks ofspecialized instruction at the U.S. Secret Service’sJames J. Rowley Training Center (JJRTC) outsideWashington, D.C. There, they receive tailoredtraining in all aspects of the agency’s protectiveand investigative missions. Upon graduationfrom JJRTC, trainees are sworn in as special agentsof the U.S. Secret Service.Throughout their careers, special agents areregularly tested for firearms proficiency andphysical fitness, and they frequently participate inadvanced training programs that augment theirability to carry out the U.S. Secret Service’s uniquedual mission of protection and investigations.
Career PathThe U.S. Secret Service offers qualified men andwomen a challenging and fulfilling career, andrecruits personnel of the highest caliber to carryout its dual mission.Newly-appointed special agents may be assignedto field offices anywhere in the United States.Frequent travel and reassignments to a variety ofduty stations, occasionally including liaisonassignments in foreign countries, are some of theunique opportunities that await special agents.Special agents usually are hired at the GL-5, GL-7or GL-9 level, depending on individualqualifications and/or education. Eligibility forpromotion in the U.S. Secret Service is basedupon performance. The full performance level fora special agent is GS-13. Selection for promotionfor positions above the GS-13 level is competitive.
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