We are calling for a few more heroes -- will you step forward?
Step Forward
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear a shield. The Department of Homeland Security understands what it means to serve with the U.S. Secret Service—dedication, discipline and a drive to make a difference. If you're ready to step forward when others step back—this is your call. Take the first step towards your Secret Service career journey at https://www.secretservice.gov/careers
Special Agent (SA)
As a Special Agent, you will work alongside men and women of the highest caliber, performing critical protective and investigative assignments.
Special Agent Talent & Achievement Recruitment (STAR)
As a Special Agent Talent & Achievement Recruitment, you will work alongside men and women of the highest caliber, performing critical protective and investigative assignments.
Uniformed Division (UD)
Our Uniformed Division’s mission is to protect facilities and venues secured for U.S. Secret Service protectees.
Canine Explosives Detection Team (K9)
The Canine Explosives Detection Team (K9) is a specialized unit within the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division that provides full-time explosive detection support to the Presidential Protective Division. On order, K9 will also provide support to designated protectees, protected venues, and National Special Security Events (NSSEs).
Emergency Response Team (ERT)
The Emergency Response Team (ERT) is a specialized unit within the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division that provides full-time tactical support to the Presidential Protective Division. On order, ERT will also provide tactical support to designated protectees, protected venues, and National Special Security Events.
Counter Sniper Team (CS)
The Counter Sniper Team (CS) is a specialized unit within the U.S. Secret Service that provides global long-range observation and tactical support to U.S. Secret Service protective details. On order, CS will also provide support to designated protectees, protected venues, and National Special Security Events (NSSEs).
Counter Assault Team (CAT)
The Counter Assault Team (CAT) is a specialized unit within the U.S. Secret Service that provides full-time, global tactical support to the Presidential Protective Division. On order, CAT will also provide tactical support to designated protectees, protected venues, and National Special Security Events.
Hazardous Agent Mitigation & Medical Emergency Response (HAMMER)
The mission of the Hazardous Agent Mitigation & Medical Emergency Response (HAMMER) team is to provide hazardous agent mitigation, emergency medical intervention, and extrication capabilities to the protective mission. In close coordination with other United States Secret Service (Secret Service) tactical elements, protective details, and medical units, HAMMER can respond into a hazardous, toxic, or lethal environment to locate, extract, decontaminate, and provide life-saving medical interventions for Secret Service protectees. HAMMER personnel utilize cutting-edge monitoring technology to survey the immediate vicinity around the protectee for potential threats to include chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) contaminants.