Diplomatic Security Special Agent

Job overview

The Diplomatic Security Special Agent role is onsite in Arlington, VA; compensation is not specified. The position is hired through Simple Staffing on behalf of the Department of State’s Diplomatic Security, which protects personnel, property, and sensitive information worldwide. The agent supports diplomatic security through protective services, investigations, security program management, threat assessment, and safeguarding classified information. Assignments may be domestic or overseas and require extensive travel, including to potentially hazardous locations.

What you'll do

• Provide protective security for U.S. officials and visiting foreign dignitaries
• manage security programs at diplomatic posts
• conduct criminal, administrative, counterintelligence, and counterterrorism investigations
• assess threats
• safeguard classified information
• support security training and emergency response
• coordinate with government and law-enforcement partners
• prepare reports and briefings
• and perform management duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special agent

diplomatic security

federal law enforcement

protective security

criminal investigations

counterintelligence

counterterrorism

arlington va

simple staffing

full-time

day shift

weekend work

extensive travel

top secret clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance
• paid time off.

Why this role

Worldwide Foreign Service assignments; Top Secret clearance and TS/SCI access eligibility required; extensive travel and seven-month initial training.

About the employer

Simple Staffing is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Help Services. Sector: 56.