The United States Secret Service has opened applications for its Uniformed Division, offering successful candidates a recruitment bonus of up to $75,000.
The agency shared the notice on its official X account on Monday, detailing eligibility requirements and responsibilities for prospective officers.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens aged 20 to 40, hold a valid driver’s licence, pass medical and background checks, and be eligible for a Top Secret security clearance. Citizenship may be by birth, through U.S. citizen parents, or via naturalisation.
Uniformed Division officers are responsible for protecting key government sites, including the White House, the Vice President’s residence at the United States Naval Observatory, the Department of the Treasury, and foreign diplomatic missions in Washington, D.C.
They also support protective operations for the President, Vice President, and visiting foreign dignitaries, and may serve in specialised units such as Counter Sniper teams, Emergency Response teams, and K-9 units.
The recruitment process includes entrance exams, interviews, background checks, and physical fitness tests.
Selected candidates will complete 13 weeks of training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, followed by 18 weeks of specialised training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Maryland.
The $75,000 incentive will be distributed in instalments over four years, contingent on successful completion of training and continued service.
New recruits can expect annual salaries ranging from $77,987 to $134,165, depending on experience and career advancement, as the Secret Service seeks to strengthen its workforce tasked with safeguarding U.S. government facilities and national leaders.
