An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know United States Secret Service Breadcrumb Home About Us We have an integrated mission of protection and financial investigations to ensure the safety and security of our protectees, key locations, and events of national significance. We also protect the integrity of our currency, and investigate crimes against the U.S. financial system committed by criminals around the world and in cyberspace. Strategic Plan FY 2018-FY 2022 This five-year plan serves as a roadmap for the U.S. Secret Service. Download Annual Reports Learn more about the U.S. Secret Service's mission, achievements and focus during each fiscal year. Download Our Vision We will be world-class in protection and financial crimes investigations, including in cyberspace, through developing strong leaders, employing cutting edge tools, delivering elite law enforcement training, and empowering our workforce. Our Law Enforcement Authority Our law enforcement authority and responsibilities are coded in U.S. criminal code Title 18 U.S.C. 3056 -- Powers, authorities, and duties of United States Secret Service. Learn More Partnerships 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. Our Highly-Skilled Workforce Interested in joining our team? Learn more by visiting our Careers section. View Special agents focus on protecting top U.S. and visiting foreign officials, and investigating financial crimes. Our Uniformed Division officers' mission is to protect facilities and venues secured for U.S. Secret Service protectees. The Technical Law Enforcement job family supports our special agents and Uniformed Division officers in their duties. Our civil service professionals, from a wide variety of disciplines, support the overall protective and investigative missions. Leadership Learn more about the men and women who lead us in our contribution to the Department of Homeland Security’s common mission of protecting the American people from harm. Learn More History The Secret Service was established in 1865 as a bureau in the Treasury Department to suppress widespread counterfeiting. Return to top of page Sign-up for Secret Service news straight to your mailbox. Subscribe United States Secret Service Office of Communication and Media Relations Home Site Policies Privacy Policy OIG The White House Accessibility No FEAR Act DHS.gov DHS Budget USA.gov FOIA