Special Agent - HAZARDOUS AGENT MITIGATION & MEDICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (HAMMER)

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Summary

This job is open to Joining the United States Secret Service as a Special Agent will allow you to perform critical protective and investigative assignments. The Special Agent position starts at a base salary of $65,435.00 GL-07 step 1 with promotion potential to $158,322.00 GS-13 step 10. This position is covered by Law Enforcement Availability Pay LEAP which is an additional compensation of 25% of the basic rate of pay. Recruitment incentive up to $75,000. For more information click here.

Duties

Conducting complex criminal investigations into financial crimes including counterfeiting, cyber fraud, and other threats to the financial infrastructure of the United States. Providing physical protection for the President, Vice President, their families, visiting foreign dignitaries, and other protectees, ensuring their safety in every environment. Designing, planning, and implementing advanced security measures for National Special Security Events (NSSEs) such as presidential inaugurations, international summits, and other high-profile events.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Possess a current valid drivers license. Must be REAL ID compliant.
• Use your official name on your application as it appears on your valid government identification (i.e., REAL ID, Drivers License, State ID, Passport).
• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and under 40 at referral. Exceptions may apply for those with current or prior service in federal law enforcement positions covered by special retirement provisions.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Obtain a Top-Secret Clearance and retain it during your career.
• This position requires an automatic credit check after initial qualifications are met.
• Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is mandatory.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Required documents

• Resume - Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.
• Education - If you have earned a college degree or if you are qualifying based on education or you are qualifying based on a combination of education and experience, or are claiming Superior Academic Achievement overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 recorded on the unofficial college/university transcript to qualify at the GL-07 level, you must submit a copy of your college/university transcript, unofficial is acceptable, which must show school name, students name, credit earned, degree, and date awarded.
• Veterans - Are you a Veteran? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or Statement of Service. If a DD-214 is not available, submit your Statement of Service from the Armed Forces that list the beginning and ending dates of active service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
• Current or former Federal Employees - Are you a current or former Federal Employee? Submit a copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action showing your tenure code, position occupied, and highest grade and step. In addition, if you have or had service in a Federal Law Enforcement position covered by law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement, the SF-50 must show the retirement code.
• Special Agent Entrance Exam (SAEE) - Did you previously take the SAEE? Submit a copy of your SAEE results.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application to include submission of the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. PLEASE NOTE Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time ET on 09/30/2026 to receive consideration.

Next Steps

You may check the status of your application for this position by going to www.usajobs.gov. You will also receive an email notification regarding your application status.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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