Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent
Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agents are sworn federal law enforcement officers, specially trained Foreign Service security professionals and U.S. Diplomats. The career goes beyond safeguarding diplomatic personnel around the world — it’s an opportunity to drive global change and make a meaningful difference.
While serving overseas as a Regional Security Officer, DSS Special Agents advise the U.S. Ambassador on all security matters and manage a complex range of security programs designed to protect personnel, facilities, and information. Domestically, DSS Special Agents protect the U.S. Secretary of State and visiting foreign dignitaries and conduct transnational investigations that involve passport and visa fraud. DSS Special Agents also lead a wide variety of global programs from physical security risk management, emergency and operational planning, threat analysis, advanced tactical operations, security coordination for major international events, cyber investigations and liaison to interagency partners.
Diplomatic Security Service Special Agents develop a wide variety of law enforcement and international security skillsets that make us unique among federal law enforcement agencies. DSS is looking for talented and motivated individuals from all academic backgrounds to join us in securing global diplomacy.
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Becoming a Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent