OCCUPATION THESAURUS

SECRET SERVICE AGENT



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HELPFUL TIP:

There’s probably a good reason why your character chose their career. Think about how certain talents and skills, a dominant positive or negative trait, or even an emotional wound might have influenced this decision. And once they're on the job, don't forget about the many work-related conflict scenarios you can throw at them to create tension and add complications.
OVERVIEW:
Secret Service agents protect high-profile government officials such as presidents, vice-presidents, and visiting heads of state. They also lead investigations into money laundering, cyber-attacks, fraud, and other crimes that threaten national systems of banking, technology, etc. Depending on the assignment, frequent and lengthy travel can be required.

NECESSARY TRAINING:
Applicants for this position must be US citizens between twenty-one and thirty-seven years of age (thirty-nine, for applicants with a veteran's status) and in superb physical condition, including having 20/20 corrected vision. They must pass a written exam, a physical abilities and psychological evaluation, and in-depth background checks. In addition, they can have no visible body or facial tattoos.

Once hired, an agent will go through two extensive training programs lasting a total of twenty-seven weeks. Both programs must be passed on the first try. After completion of training, an agent's first field assignment is to a U.S.-based office and lasts six to eight years. This is followed by a three- to five-year protective assignment. After that, an agent can pursue placements in various locations, including international offices.

USEFUL SKILLS, TALENTS, OR ABILITIES:
BASIC FIRST AID, BLENDING IN, COMPUTER HACKING, ENHANCED HEARING, EQUANIMITY, GAINING THE TRUST OF OTHERS, GOOD LISTENING SKILLS, INTUITION, KNIFE THROWING, KNOWLEDGE OF EXPLOSIVES, LEADERSHIP, MENTALISM, A KNACK FOR LANGUAGES, PEACEKEEPING, PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY, READING PEOPLE, RESEARCH, SELF-DEFENSE, SHARPSHOOTING, STAMINA, STRATEGIC THINKING

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