Police Officer (Secret Service Police) Counter Sniper, $60,000 Recruitment Incentive
Company: The United States Secret Service
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Recruitment Incentive: Applicants may be
eligible for a $60,000 recruitment incentive in accordance with
regulatory requirements. Click apply to view full details and
eligibility of this recruitment incentive. The Counter Sniper Team
(CS) is a specialized unit within the U.S. Secret Service Police
that provides global long-range observation and tactical support to
U.S. Secret Service protective details. On order, CS will also
provide support to designated protectees, protected venues, and
National Special Security Events (NSSEs). At their core, those who
join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and
determined. A diverse team capable of balancing our investigative
mission and fulfilling our protective legacy. Proven to be worthy
of trust and confidence. Be tomorrow's Secret Service. Duties
During the course of their careers, Secret Service Police carry out
assignments in protection. Duties include: Providing protection for
The White House Complex, The Vice President's Residence, The Main
Treasury Building and Annex, and foreign diplomatic missions and
embassies in the Washington, D.C. area. Traveling in support of the
Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of
state/government missions. Enforcing mandated protective
responsibilities as described under Title 18, United States Code,
Section 3056A. Requirements U.S. citizenship is required. Possess a
current valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 20 years old
at the time of application and under 40 at referral. Exceptions may
apply for those with current or prior service in federal law
enforcement positions covered by special retirement provisions. The
Secret Service has determined that age is essential to the
performance of this position. Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining
firearm proficiency is also mandatory. Possess uncorrected visual
acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular. Possess corrected visual
acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye. Hearing loss, as measured by
an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent
I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges.
Applicants must be able to hear the whispered voice at 15 feet with
each ear without the use of a hearing aid. Submit to a drug test
prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy
the position. Completion of a 12-week CS Selection and Basic
Training. Complete 12 weeks of intensive training at the Federal
Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA or Artesia,
NM and 17 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley
Training Center in Laurel, MD. Certify that you have registered
with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do
so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
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