St. Louis Cardinals' Stephen Piscotty, right, scores past Milwaukee Brewers catcher Martin Maldonado on a double by Matt Holliday during the second inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in St. Louis.
Secret Service agents go through rigorous training to perform their job effectively. All agents must go through about 7 months worth of training when they are initially hired. Once an agent has gone through the initial training, if they want to be on a protection detail, they must work in a field office for six to eight years. After spending six to eight years in the field, agents will then be transferred to work on a protection detail for three to five years.
Pay Grade Requirements. Secret Service agents are hired at one of two pay grades. To qualify for the GL-7 pay grade, you must have a bachelor's degree with a grade-point of average of at least 3.0, or 3.5 for your junior and senior years.ay Grade Requirements. Secret Service agents are hired at one of two pay grades. To qualify for the GL-7 pay grade, you must have a bachelor's degree with a grade-point of average of at least 3.0, or 3.5 for your junior and senior years.