The student must be a U.S. citizen. The student must be enrolled in a field of study related to the position for which they are applying. All applicants tentatively selected for a position must submit to urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Actual appointment to the position will be contingent upon the receipt of a negative drug test result. All Secret Service positions require top secret security clearances.
Some positions require a polygraph examination.
The final goal is to bring the students into full-time positions upon graduation. A signed working agreement between the educational institution and the Secret Service is required before the student is eligible for employment. However, during the holidays and school breaks, the student is eligible to work full-time. This brochure is available from OPM or our Personnel Division. Applicants can apply through their cooperative education official.