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We ensure the safety of the president, the vice president, their families, the White House, the vice president’s residence, visiting foreign heads of state, former United States presidents and their spouses, and events of national significance. Learn More.
Our Protective Mission. We play a critical role in protecting U.S. and visiting world leaders, safeguarding U.S. elections through protection of candidates and nominees, and ensuring the security of key facilities and major, national-level events.
The Secret Service never works alone. We accomplish our full mission through robust partnerships with local, state, federal and international law enforcement agencies and the private sector.
The United States Secret Service, one of the nation's oldest federal investigative law enforcement agencies, was founded in 1865 as a branch of the U.S. Treasury Department.
We are one of America’s oldest federal law enforcement agencies, originally created in 1865 to stamp out rampant counterfeiting in order to stabilize America's young financial system. By the end of the Civil War, nearly one-third of all currency in circulation was counterfeit.
Recognized for the Secret Service’s central role in the protection of both the nation’s leaders and the financial and critical infrastructure of the United States, the Secret Service contributes to the Department of Homeland Security’s common mission of protecting the American people from harm.
Effective July 23, 2024, Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. serves as the Acting Director of the Secret Service. View Biography
The Secret Service was formed in 1865 to investigate counterfeit currency during the civil war, as it presented a national security issue. Over time, the Secret Service investigative mission expanded.
Careers at Secret Service. If you have a commitment to excellence and are looking for a unique and fulfilling career, we want to hear from you. Come join a diverse team with one of the most elite law enforcement agencies in the world. Apply Now. New Opportunities.
To be considered for the position of special agent, applicants must meet the following requirements: Be a U.S. Citizen. Be at least 21 years of age at the time of application, and younger than 37 upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment, to continue in the application process*.
