United States Secret Service Pathways Internship Event Jan 22

Secret Service Pathways Internship - Student Trainee (Hiring Event)

Interact with the USSS and apply for their student trainee positions by attending this event.

U.S. Secret Service and University of Maryland University College (UMUC), Dorsey Station

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2015

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: 6865 Deerpath Road, Elkridge, MD 21075

In addition to addressing the vacancy specific questions within your resume, bring the following materials with you:

·         Resume (with current cumulative GPA and expected date of graduation)

• Current Transcript – must submit a copy of your college/university transcript (unofficial is acceptable) it must show school name, student’s name and current course load
• Proof of enrollment
• DD-214 to verify eligibility
• Qualifying based on education, you must submit a copy of your college/university transcript (unofficial is acceptable) it must show school name, student's name, credit earned, degree, and date awarded. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. A copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) must be submitted. Those with Foreign education, click here. Official transcripts will be required if you are selected for the position.

In the event that an applicant is unable to attend this recruitment event, the applicant may submit their resume and supporting documents to: selp@usss.dhs.gov.

**Resumes will only be accepted on 01/22/2015 between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m.**

PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy will close at midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) 1-22-15 OR on the day that 50 applications are received, whichever occurs first. Only complete applications that include all supporting documents received prior to midnight EST on the closing date or the day the application limit is reached will be accepted. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to submit all required supporting documents at the time of application. Supporting documents WILL NOT be accepted after January 22, 2015. 

Additional Information:

Job Opportunity Ann #:  PATH-NJ002-15-EX                 

Pay Plan:               GS-0399-02/05

Opening Date:           01/22/2015

Closing Date:           01/22/2015

Salary Range:           $25,364 to $45,190 USD per year

There are no restrictions on the groups of candidates who may apply in the Secret Service, U.S. citizenship is required.  This appointment will be made under an excepted authority.   

Joining the Secret Service as a Student Trainee will allow you to gain extensive, professional career based experience while making an impact on the agency’s mission by strengthening its ability to recruit, develop and retain a highly-specialized and dedicated workforce. The Student Trainee position starts at a salary of $25,364 (GS-02, step 1), with promotion potential to $45,190 (GS-5, step 10) Upon successful completion of the program requirements, you may be converted to a term, career or career conditional appointment. For more information on the Secret Service click here.

The Department of Homeland Security Pathways Program affords developmental experiences in the Department of Homeland Security, including the Secret Service. This program intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to current individuals enrolled in qualifying educational institutions by providing paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore federal careers before their career paths are established. Students may be in high school, certificate programs, vocational and technical schools, undergraduate, and graduate or professional programs. Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government.