Police Officer (Uniformed Division)

Join the U.S. Secret Service as a Uniformed Division Officer, contributing to national security and protection. This demanding role requires exceptional dedication and physical capability.

• *Compensation & Trial Period:**
• Starting salary at the LE-01 grade level is $75,134.00.
• A 2-year trial period is required, during which your fitness and commitment to public interest will be evaluated.
• *Minimum Requirements:**
• Possess a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency.
• Be at least 20 years old at the time of application and 21 at the time of appointment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
• Must use official name on application as it appears on government identification.
• All qualifying experience, including volunteer work, will be credited.
• *Physical & Medical Standards:**
• **Vision:**

* Uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular. * Corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye. * Corrective eye surgeries (LASIK, PRK, ALK, RK) are acceptable, subject to specific visual tests and post-surgery waiting periods.

• **Hearing:**

* Hearing loss must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear across 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges. * Must be able to hear a whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear without a hearing aid.

• **General Health:**

* Duties require moderate to arduous physical exertion, including walking, standing, firearm use, and exposure to inclement weather. * Requires manual dexterity and comparatively free motion of major joints. * Arms, hands, legs, and feet must function sufficiently to perform duties. * Applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. * Any condition hindering full performance or posing a hazard to self/others, or chronic diseases impairing performance, may be disqualifying.

• *Application & Assessment Process:**

Applicants must successfully complete both Phase I and Phase II to be considered for employment.

• **Phase I:**

* National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Check * Uniformed Division Entrance Examination (UDEE) * Applicant Physical Abilities Test (APAT) * Special Agent and Uniformed Division Pre-Employment Review * Interview

• **Phase II:**

* Credit Check * Security Interview * Polygraph Examination * Medical Examination * Background Investigation (culminating in a Top-Secret Security Clearance)

• *Applicant Physical Abilities Test (APAT):**

The APAT is a physical fitness assessment consisting of four components:

• Push-ups
• Sit-ups
• Illinois Agility Run
• 1.5 Mile Run

This test measures general physical fitness, serving as an indicator of an applicant's ability to safely complete a vigorous physical training program and perform job-related physical tasks.