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Explore opportunities that are currently open for application and learn about several on-demand registration processes, specialized programs, and more.

Foreign Service Office Management Specialist

Foreign Service Office Management Specialist

Office Management Specialists serve in key support roles at U.S. embassies and consulates globally, as well as some domestic locations, performing a wide range of administrative, operational, and technical program support functions that facilitate the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. Application deadline is September 30, 2025. More information can be found on the Office Management Specialist Page: Office Management Specialist Job Announcement page . | Vacancy Announcement on USAJOBS
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Special Agent

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. You will develop a wide variety of law enforcement and international security skillsets that make you unique among federal law enforcement agencies. Application Deadline is September 30, 2025. Learn more about Special Agent and review the entire vacancy announcement. Apply today!
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Security Engineering Officer

Security Engineering Officer

Open now with more flexible entry requirements for computer science, cybersecurity, physics, and engineering majors! As a Security Engineering Officer in the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), you will be responsible for the systems and equipment that protect U.S. Department of State personnel, facilities, and sensitive information from physical, technical and cyber threats. You will help keep the technical resources that U.S. diplomats use safe and secure, as they work to advance our nation’s interests overseas. Application Deadline is September 30, 2025. Learn more about Security Engineering Officers and review the entire vacancy announcement. Apply today!
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30×30 Initiative

30×30 Initiative

The Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) signed the 30x30 pledge, joining a coalition of law enforcement leaders, researchers and professional organizations who seek to advance the representation and experiences of women in law enforcement. DSS is committed to the ultimate goal of the 30x30 initiative to increase the representation of women recruits to 30% by 2030, and to ensure police policies and culture intentionally support the success of qualified women officers throughout their careers. Read more about the 30x30 Initiative and Pledge at 30x30initiative.org. Learn more about DS Security and Law Enforcement
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Diplomatic Technology Officer (DTO)

Diplomatic Technology Officer (DTO)

Contribute your technical interest and expertise to a global network of technologists making contributions to maintaining our national security. Read the job description position details  and  register here. Application deadline is September 30, 2025. Vacancy Announcement on USAJOBS
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Foreign Service Facility Manager

Foreign Service Facility Manager

Facility Managers (FMs) are the professional facilities, technical, and operations experts at U.S. diplomatic missions around the world. Assigned to more than 200 worldwide locations, FMs support the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) mission to provide safe, secure, functional, and resilient facilities abroad. FMs are responsible for the management and maintenance of U.S. government assets within accepted U.S. industry standards. Application deadline is October 29, 2024.  More information can be found on the Foreign Service Specialist Buildings, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance Facility Manager Job Announcement page. | Vacancy Announcement on USAJOBS
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Foreign Service Financial Management Officer

Foreign Service Financial Management Officer

Financial Management Officers develop budgets and financial plans, control obligations and expenditures, prepare and audit payment vouchers, administer payroll plans, approve salary and allowance payments and monitor cash operations. Application deadline is October 22, 2024.  More information can be found on the Administration: Financial Management Officer Job Announcement page. | Vacancy Announcement on USAJOBS
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Security Technical Specialist

Security Technical Specialist

Security Technical Specialists provide support and assist in worldwide technical security programs which provide protection for U.S. Department of State facilities and personnel from technical espionage, acts of terrorism, and crime. Application deadline is September 30, 2025. More information can be found on the Security and Law Enforcement: Diplomatic Service Security Technical Specialists Job Announcement page . | Vacancy Announcement on USAJOBS
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Engineers, Architects, Project Managers

Engineers, Architects, Project Managers

Imagine working for one of the world's largest and most experienced real estate developers in the world. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), designs, builds, operates, and maintains diplomatic facilities worldwide. With a $75B portfolio replacement value and more than 280 locations throughout the world, OBO sets worldwide priorities and allocates the resources for acquiring, designing, constructing, operating, maintaining, leasing, or disposing of U.S. diplomatic properties around the world. Read more about OBO's opportunities.
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Foreign Service Diplomatic Couriers

Foreign Service Diplomatic Couriers

The U.S. Department of State is developing a rank-ordered list of eligible hires for a limited number of Foreign Service Diplomatic Couriers (DSC) positions. Diplomatic Couriers provide global logistics and secure transportation of our sensitive diplomatic pouches around the world. The work of the Diplomatic Courier Service is essential to the successful implementation of countless diplomatic efforts around the globe. Diplomatic Couriers safeguard and escort diplomatic pouches containing classified and sensitive material between U.S. diplomatic missions overseas and the U.S. Department of State. Learn more and begin your journey to an exciting new career as a Diplomatic Courier. Apply prior to October 21, 2024!
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The U.S. Department of State has the honor of representing the American people to the world. Listen to Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, explain how a career in the Foreign or Civil Services contributes to strengthening America’s democracy.

FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER

“We come from all kinds of backgrounds and when we go out to the State Department, we show all those backgrounds to the world. I am America for the people who walk into the door.”

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Foreign Service Specialist

“From U.S. Marine to Facility Manager in the Foreign Service. I wanted to do something a little bit more exciting. I worked in public service all my life, and I wanted to return to that, so coming to the Department was a great fit for me. It’s not a career, I call it a way of Life. The Foreign Service is a way of Life.

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Civil Service Professionals

“What makes it so nice is that at the end of the day, there’s a culture here where people honestly care about what they do… they’re here to not only advance the mission for foreign policy, but they really enjoy working with the people.”

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