Criminal Investigator - Special Agent Talent and Achievement Recruitment Program (STAR)
Location: Various
Announcement Number: SAB-HN-25-Q3-STR
Salary: $48,371 - $117,034
Closing Date: June 30, 2025
The U.S. Secret Service is currently hiring for the Criminal Investigator - Special Agent Talent and Achievement Recruitment Program (STAR): https://www.secretservice.gov/careers/special-agent/STAR
The job of Special Agent offers qualified men and women a challenging and fulfilling career. The U.S. Secret Service recruits' personnel of the highest caliber to carry out its integrated missions of investigation and protection. While the executive protection mission is known worldwide, the U.S. Secret Service’s investigative mission continues to grow due to developments in technology. Special Agents investigate violations of laws relating to financial crimes such as credit card and access device fraud, as well as computer-based attacks on the nation’s banking and telecommunications. In the field of protection Secret Service Special Agents develop and implement innovative strategies to mitigate threats to our nation’s leaders.
The U.S. Secret Service is actively recruiting recent college graduates who meet the following criteria:
- Attained Superior Academic Achievement (3.0 or higher) while in college
- Currently have no to little professional work experience; however, possess quantifiable experience for the position gained through non-career activities
- Able to successfully pass the application process
Recruiting for the following field offices only:
- Atlanta Field Office
- Chicago Field Office
- Houston Field Office
- Los Angeles Field Office
- New York Field Office
- Washington Field Office
You are not guaranteed your preferred post of duty. Your initial post of duty will be determined at the time of the final job offer and will be based on the operational needs of the US Secret Service. You must reside within a 50-mile radius of desired location upon graduation of training.
Interested candidates in their last semester of a college program are encouraged to begin the application process for STAR. A final transcript from an accredited school confirming degree conferral and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required prior to a final job offer.
Take a look at the Special Agent job announcement for more information. We encourage you to apply for the Special Agent position via the following USAJOBS exclusive posting:
APPLY NOW:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/834031800
For more information email HQ.recruitment@usss.dhs.gov
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