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.
To become a secret service agent, you do not need to obtain any particular degree. It is helpful if you decide to pursue a degree in a field like government studies or criminology. Pursuing a degree in one of these fields will help you gain a formative understanding of the different functions of government.t will be important for you to make sure that individuals do not pose a threat to government officials. You may have to work long hours as a secret service agent. When a politician is running for re-election, you may find that you have to work extended hours and accompany the politician to his or her campaign sites.