Diplomatic Security Agent
State Department law enforcement
About the profession
Diplomatic Security Service agents protect the Secretary of State, foreign dignitaries, and US embassies worldwide. Overseas tours are mandatory. State Department federal benefits and 6(c) retirement.
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
165K
Top Salary
8+
Years
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $58,000 - $85,000/year With equity/bonuses: $63,800 - $102,000 Top markets (SF/NYC): $67,000 - $102,000 Execute core tasks using Protection under…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Review priorities and respond to urgent items 10am — Team standup and progress check 11am — Deep work using Protection 1pm — Cross-functional meeting with stakeholders 3pm —…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $40,600 - $52,200 Year 2-3: Junior level $58,000 - $85,650 Year 4-6: Mid level $85,650 - $116,850 Year 7-10: Senior level $116,850 - $148,950 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Diplomatic Security Agent genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Protection and Investigations You communicate clearly with…
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