Law Enforcement and Security

The Badge Behind Diplomacy:
Serve with Purpose. Protect with Honor. Lead with Strength.

The Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) is the law enforcement and security arm of the U.S. Department of State, protecting the American people and interests at home and abroad. Operating in more than 30 U.S. cities and 170 countries, DS is a world leader in the protection of people, diplomatic facilities, and information. Whether providing security advice or coordinating the response to help American citizens, DS is there in times of crisis. This dedicated team of law enforcement and security professionals conducts transnational investigations securing U.S. borders, advises senior leaders on risk mitigation, threat analysis, emergency planning and crisis response.  DS experts conduct cybersecurity operations, information security, counterterrorism, and security technology operations as well as protect the U.S. Secretary of State, visiting foreign dignitaries, and secure major international events. DS programs directly contribute to the security of our nation.

Securing Diplomacy, Empowering Leaders.

Our team: DS actively seeks talent from a wide variety of academic and professional skill sets who have unwavering integrity and commitment to security excellence in the protection of the United States. From entry level to skilled professionals, the DS team makes a global impact and excels in resolving complex challenges in law enforcement, safety and security. Our Foreign Service team members come from all academic and professional disciplines and are trained to become specialists in their fields, as well as U.S. diplomats, often living and working abroad. These specialists are leaders and experts in security operations, protecting lives, information and safeguarding the U.S. homeland and U.S. diplomatic missions around the globe. DS also recruits talented professionals based domestically in numerous disciplines critical to fulfilling our global mission as the U.S. Department of State’s law enforcement and security organization. Whether you wish to be based internationally or in the United States, explore our opportunities for impactful careers and student programs. Our team includes expertise in:

  • Law Enforcement (all academic majors) 
  • Engineering (all disciplines) 
  • Physical & Technical Security 
  • Information Security & Cybersecurity 
  • Emergency & Operational Planning 
  • Policy, Planning & Analysis  
  • Risk Management 
  • Intelligence and Threat Analysis 
  • Training and Development 
  • International Affairs 
  • Information Technology 
  • Investigative Analysis 
  • Transportation & Logistics 
  • Budget & Accounting 
  • Data Analytics 
  • Financial Analysis 
  • Human Resources 
  • Public Relations 

Securing what matters most. Begin your journey today.

Interested in a global career? Explore Diplomatic Security’s Foreign Service opportunities:

Explore the wide variety of Diplomatic Security’s domestic opportunities:

  • Civil Service – Full time employees of the Department of State. Explore open DS positions on usajobs.gov.
  • Personal Service Contractor –Individuals contract their services to the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service. Positions are advertised on commercial platforms such as Monster.
  • Third Party Contractor – Individuals are employees of a third-party provider contracted by the U.S. Department of State to provide specific positions and services to Diplomatic Security. Advertised on commercial job sites through the companies offering the positions.

Explore a career with Diplomatic Security through U.S. Department of State’s Student Programs. All academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.

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