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.
More than a job, a career with Secret Service offers one-of-a-kind training, a high level of responsibility and a future as you continuously apply new skills, making a positive impact in one of the nationâs most important federal law enforcement areas.he job of special agent offers qualified men and women a challenging and fulfilling career. The U.S. Secret Service recruits personnel of the highest caliber to carry out its integrated missions of investigation and protection.