U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Police Officer (Uniformed Division)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Responsibilities and Requirements
Possess a current valid U.S. driver's license. (Effective May 7, 2025, all applicants are required to have their REAL ID driver's license.)
Be at least age 20 and less than age 37 at the time you receive a conditional offer of employment unless you have previous service in a Federal Civilian Law Enforcement position covered by special law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. Applicants with veteran's preference must receive a conditional offer of employment prior to reaching age 40 to continue in the application process.
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
Disclose any prior drug use, attempted use, and/or experimentation.
Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside.
Complete 12 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA or Artesia, NM and 18 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD. Failure to pass the standards on the first attempt may result in separation from the Secret Service.
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Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular. Possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye. (Note: Lasik, ALK, RK, and PRK corrective eye surgeries are acceptable eye surgeries for Uniformed Division Officer applicants. Applicants will be considered eligible for the Uniformed Division Officer position provided specific visual tests are passed. The waiting periods for visual tests are: Lasik-2 months after surgery, PRK-6 months after surgery, ALK and RK-one year after surgery).
Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges. Applicants must be able to hear the whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear without the use of a hearing aid.
Additional Conditions of Employment
U.S. citizenship is required.
Possess a current valid U.S. driver's license. (Effective May 7, 2025, all applicants are required to have their REAL ID driver's license.)
Be at least age 20 and less than age 37 at the time you receive a conditional offer of employment unless you have previous service in a Federal Civilian Law Enforcement position covered by special law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. Applicants with veteran's preference must receive a conditional offer of employment prior to reaching age 40 to continue in the application process.
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
Disclose any prior drug use, attempted use, and/or experimentation.
Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside.
Complete 12 weeks of intensive training at FLETC and 18 weeks at the James J. Rowley Training Center.
Click here for more information .
Register with the Selective Service System or be exempt, if applicable.
Meet visual and hearing requirements as specified.
Qualifications
Obtain and retain a Top-Secret Clearance.
Use your official name on your application as it appears on your valid government ID.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be at least 20 years old at application, 21 at appointment.
Complete Phase I and Phase II of the application process, including background checks, examinations, and interviews.
Successfully pass the United States Secret Service Applicant Physical Abilities Test (APAT).
Meet general medical requirements, including physical exertion, manual dexterity, and mental stability.
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Police Officer (Uniformed Division)
role at
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Responsibilities and Requirements
Possess a current valid U.S. driver's license. (Effective May 7, 2025, all applicants are required to have their REAL ID driver's license.)
Be at least age 20 and less than age 37 at the time you receive a conditional offer of employment unless you have previous service in a Federal Civilian Law Enforcement position covered by special law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. Applicants with veteran's preference must receive a conditional offer of employment prior to reaching age 40 to continue in the application process.
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
Disclose any prior drug use, attempted use, and/or experimentation.
Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside.
Complete 12 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA or Artesia, NM and 18 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD. Failure to pass the standards on the first attempt may result in separation from the Secret Service.
Click here for more information .
Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular. Possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye. (Note: Lasik, ALK, RK, and PRK corrective eye surgeries are acceptable eye surgeries for Uniformed Division Officer applicants. Applicants will be considered eligible for the Uniformed Division Officer position provided specific visual tests are passed. The waiting periods for visual tests are: Lasik-2 months after surgery, PRK-6 months after surgery, ALK and RK-one year after surgery).
Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges. Applicants must be able to hear the whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear without the use of a hearing aid.
Additional Conditions of Employment
U.S. citizenship is required.
Possess a current valid U.S. driver's license. (Effective May 7, 2025, all applicants are required to have their REAL ID driver's license.)
Be at least age 20 and less than age 37 at the time you receive a conditional offer of employment unless you have previous service in a Federal Civilian Law Enforcement position covered by special law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. Applicants with veteran's preference must receive a conditional offer of employment prior to reaching age 40 to continue in the application process.
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
Disclose any prior drug use, attempted use, and/or experimentation.
Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside.
Complete 12 weeks of intensive training at FLETC and 18 weeks at the James J. Rowley Training Center.
Click here for more information .
Register with the Selective Service System or be exempt, if applicable.
Meet visual and hearing requirements as specified.
Qualifications
Obtain and retain a Top-Secret Clearance.
Use your official name on your application as it appears on your valid government ID.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be at least 20 years old at application, 21 at appointment.
Complete Phase I and Phase II of the application process, including background checks, examinations, and interviews.
Successfully pass the United States Secret Service Applicant Physical Abilities Test (APAT).
Meet general medical requirements, including physical exertion, manual dexterity, and mental stability.
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