The United States Secret Service is looking for candidates for the Criminal Investigator Position (Special Agent) and the Uniformed Division federal Officer position. I have attached a copy of our agency’s brochure and our EXLCUSIVE APPLICATION links are listed below:
How to Apply:
· Apply online via the following exclusive/private link(s):
Special Agent Announcement
· URL: https://go.usa.gov/x6gAc
Uniformed Division Announcement
URL: https://www.usajobs.gov/
· As part of the application process, you need to complete an online questionnaire. To preview questions please click here. I suggest you read the entire vacancy announcement, including the online questionnaire before applying. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding the vacancy announcement or questionnaire. Please ensure you read the job announcement in its entirety. Take your time answering questions 74-100 regarding your experience and competency questions.
Recommendation:
Please change your resume to federal resume style. Attached is a guide for your review. In addition, if you have professional experience related to the competencies of the Special Agent job please ensure you provide specific examples in your resume about these. List these examples under your work experience section. I also suggest you watch the following video to learn tips for communicating your qualifications: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
How You Will Be Evaluated:
· Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training and associated competencies relevant to the duties of the position. All applicants are evaluated on competencies related to law enforcement methods and techniques, protective methods and techniques, investigative methods and techniques, initiative, problem solving, attention to detail, learning, partnering, planning and organizing, and leadership.
· All answers in the online questionnaire must be substantiated by your resume. Upon review, your resume and transcripts need to support your answer choices. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or on the application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
· After evaluating applications (resume, supporting documents and your answers to the online questionnaire), candidates will be rated as Qualified, Well Qualified, and Best Qualified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the average time it takes to join the Service from the date of application?
A. SA average 200 days / UD average 210 days
Q. Is a history of narcotic use an immediate exclusion for being considered?
A. No
Q. How will I know if I can qualify physically?
A. Pre-employment consists of a medical examination for advancement in the hiring process. Once hired, there are fitness standards outlined on the SecretService.Gov website and stated below which applicants need to meet:
Q. What is the maximum age to join the USSS as an agent or uniformed officer?
A. Be at least 20 years of age at time of application and younger than 37 at the time of receipt of a conditional offer of employment to continue in the application process. Applicants with veterans’ preference must be at least 20 years of age at time of application and younger than 40 at the time of receipt of a conditional offer of employment to continue in the application process. (NOTE: There are no age requirements for our Administrative, Professional and Technical positions - https://www.careers.
Q. What education do you need to be competitive for the USSS as an agent or uniformed officer?
· A college degree is not required to qualify for the Uniformed Division Officer position (a high school diploma or equivalent is required)
· Although a college degree is not required for the Special Agent position, it is highly recommend due to keen competition
Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
R/S,
Elmer Pagaragan (USMC, Ret.)
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Talent & Employee Acquisition Management Division
United States Secret Service
Office (888) 813-8777
Mobile (202) 713-0642
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