Individuals who want to learn how to become a Secret Service agent must meet the strict requirements of the federal GL-7 level, the minimum level at which agents are hired.
To qualify at the GL-7 level, candidates must either possess bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with superior academic achievement, which is defined as either graduating in the top-third of a college or university class or possessing at least a 3.5 GPA in all courses related to the major and a 3.0 in all other classes within the degree program. Individuals who are unable to meet the superior academic requirements can qualify of the have at least one, full year of graduate studies beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Individuals without a formal education may qualify if they possess at least 3 years of specialized experience in carrying out investigations, conducting surveillance, or organizing evidence for prosecutors.
Many Secret Service agent jobs must meet the requirements of the GL-9 level, which includes possessing a master’s degree, LLB or JD degree from an accredited college or university or possessing at least four years of specialized experience carrying out investigations, conducting surveillance or undercover activities, or organizing evidence for prosecutors.
Representatives of the United States performing special missions outside of the U.S.
As the nation’s financial structure, technologies and transactions have evolved, so has the agency’s investigative mission. Although Secret Service agent jobs initially involved investigating cases of U.S. counterfeiting, advances in technology have expanded the agency’s role to include the protection of the nation’s payment and financial systems.
Current counterfeiting investigations include not only paper money and coins, but also U.S. Treasury checks, U.S. postage stamps, and Department of Agriculture food coupons. The agency also handles the counterfeiting of foreign currency that occurs domestically.
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