We ensure the safety of the president, the vice president, their families, the White House, the vice president’s residence, visiting foreign heads of state, former United States presidents and their spouses, and events of national significance.

We are a federal law enforcement agency with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and more than 150 offices throughout the United States and abroad.

Careers at Secret Service If you have a commitment to excellence and are looking for a unique and fulfilling career, we want to hear from you. Come join one of the most elite law enforcement agencies in the world.

The United States Secret Service, one of the nation's oldest federal investigative law enforcement agencies, was founded in 1865 as a branch of the U.S. Treasury Department. It was originally created to combat the counterfeiting of U.S. currency - a serious problem at the time.

Artist rendition of a historical Secret Service counterfeit coin raid in 1875. Worthy of Trust and Confidence We are one of America’s oldest federal law enforcement agencies, originally created in 1865 to stamp out rampant counterfeiting in order to stabilize America's young financial system.

Following the tragedy the Secret Service was authorized to protect the President of the United States. In 1906, Congress passed legislation and funds for the Secret Service to provide presidential protection.

Recognized for the Secret Service’s central role in the protection of both the nation’s leaders and the financial and critical infrastructure of the United States, the Secret Service contributes to the Department of Homeland Security’s common mission of …

The United States Secret Service is excited to announce a new hiring initiative where Service meets Opportunity! A recruitment bonus is available to *newly hired federal employees for the following positions:

The people of the U.S. Secret Service work hard each year to keep our nation's leaders, visiting foreign dignitaries and other protectees safe as they work and travel around the world. Further, this dedicated workforce protects the nation's economy through cyber and financial crime investigations and related activities.

This is no ordinary job, and our special agents are no ordinary individuals. Show us you have the talent and background we need, and we’ll show you the rewards that come with being a special agent in the U.S. Secret Service. We invite you to become part of our elite team.