secret service ranks [Archive] - eBaum's World Forum

Elmo?

05-05-2006, 10:18 PM

pshhhhhhhhh that's a secret, you :dunce:

edit: so I went to http://www.secretservice.gov
and as far as I can tell, they have 2 types of officers, uniformed division officers and special agents:

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What is the difference between special agents and Uniformed Division officers and what are the qualifications for those positions?

Secret Service special agent's duties include both investigation and protection. Special agents investigate financial crimes such as: counterfeiting of currency; false identification; credit and debit card fraud; computer fraud; forgery or theft of U.S. Government checks, bonds or other securities; telecommunications fraud; and certain other crimes affecting federally-insured financial institutions.

The protective responsibilities of special agents include protection for the President, Vice President and their families; former Presidents and their spouses; children of former Presidents until age 16; visiting heads of state or government; major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates and their spouses; and other individuals at the direction of the President.

To qualify for the special agent position, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen and be less than 37 years of age when appointed. Applicants must have [1] a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or [2] 3 years of work experience in the criminal investigations or law enforcement fields that required knowledge and application of laws relating to criminal violations; or [3] an equivalent combination of education and related experience. However, degrees in law enforcement, criminal justice accounting, foreign languages, and computer science may be beneficial. Before being considered for a special agent position, candidates must pass the Treasury Enforcement Agent Examination or the U.S. Marshall's Enforcement (1811 Series Eligibility) Examination. Candidates may apply at a branch of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management or at the nearest Secret Service field office. A limited number of the most qualified applicants will receive a series of in-depth interviews. These candidates must successfully complete a polygraph examination, a physical, an eye test (20/60 correctable to 20/20 is required) and participate in a drug-screening program as a condition of employment.

The Secret Service Uniformed Division is often compared to a police force. However, unlike a police force, Uniformed Division officers have one mission--protection. They provide protection for the White House Complex, the Main Treasury Building and Annex and other Presidential offices; the President and members of the immediate family; the temporary official residence of the Vice President; the Vice President and members of the immediate family; and foreign diplomatic missions in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. They accomplish their responsibilities through special support programs such as countersniper teams, canine units, and emergency response teams. In addition, they use a network of foot patrols, vehicular patrols, and fixed posts.

To qualify for the Uniformed Division officer position, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen and be at least 21 years old and less than 37 years of age when appointed. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A college degree is not required, although a significant number of officers have college degrees. Applicants must pass a written test and will receive a series of in-depth interviews. These candidates must successfully complete a polygraph examination, a physical, an eye test (20/60 correctable to 20/20 is required) and participate in a drug screening program as a condition of employment. Applicants must be willing and able to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area; reasonable moving expenses may be paid for out-of-area hires. "

I'd assume uniformed ranks are similar to regular police ranks in terms of sgt. Lt. etc.