Police Officer (Uniformed Division) Counter Sniper

Join the Secret Service as a Uniformed Division Officer, dedicated to safeguarding national leaders, facilities, and events. This demanding role requires exceptional physical fitness, tactical expertise, and unwavering commitment to national security.

• *Position Details:**
• **Grade Level:** LE-01
• **Starting Salary:** $75,134.00
• **Trial Period:** A 2-year trial period applies.
• *Key Responsibilities (Implicit):**
• Protect designated individuals and secure critical locations.
• Enforce laws and respond to security incidents.
• Perform duties requiring moderate to arduous physical exertion, including firearm use and exposure to various weather conditions.
• *Minimum Requirements:**
• Possess a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency.
• Be 20 years old at the time of application and 21 at the time of appointment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
• Adherence to stringent drug policy guidelines.
• Application must use your official name as it appears on valid government identification.
• *Ideal Candidate Profile (Must meet ONE of the following seven categories):**
• **Military Background:**

* Successful completion of a Level 1 or Level 2 sniper training program. * Possess a combat arms occupational specialty in the U.S. Armed Forces. * Served as a tactical operator (non-support/administrative role) in the U.S. Armed Forces. * Successfully completed the requisite training course for a military special operations unit.

• **Law Enforcement Background:**

* Served as a tactical operator (non-support/administrative role) in a U.S. Government special operations unit. * Served as a member of a federal, state, or local law enforcement tactical team. * Completed the requisite training course for a U.S. Government special operations unit or a federal, state, or local law enforcement tactical team. * *Documentation of specialized training is highly recommended.*

• *Physical & Medical Standards:**
• **Vision:**

* Uncorrected visual acuity no worse than 20/100 binocular. * Corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye. * Acceptable corrective eye surgeries (LASIK, ALK, RK, PRK) require specific waiting periods before visual tests (LASIK: 2 months, PRK: 6 months, ALK/RK: 1 year). * Must successfully pass the Ishihara Color Vision Test.

• **Hearing:**

* Loss not exceeding 25 decibels in either ear across 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges. * Ability to hear a whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear without a hearing aid.

• **General Physical:**

* Manual dexterity with free motion of fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, and knee joints. * Must pass the Applicant Physical Abilities Test (APAT), which includes push-ups, sit-ups, an Illinois Agility Run, and a 1.5-mile run.

• **Mental & Emotional Stability:** Required for the exacting duties and responsibility for the safety of others.
• Any chronic condition impairing full performance is disqualifying.
• *Application & Evaluation Process:**
• **Phase I (Conditional Offer):**

* National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check * Uniformed Division Entrance Examination (UDEE) * Applicant Physical Abilities Test (APAT) * Interview

• **Phase II (Final Consideration):**

* Credit Check/Security Interview * Polygraph Examination * Drug Screening * Medical Examination * Background Investigation (for Top-Secret security clearance)

• *Volunteer experience is considered and credited for qualifications.*