Does US Secret Service pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, US Secret Service employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at US Secret Service. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at US Secret Service?

62% of US Secret Service employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated US Secret Service 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Secret Service?

Special Agent (51) , Police Officer (11) , Uniformed Division Officer (8) , Officer (7) , Agent (5) , Investigator (4) , Supervisory Special Agent (4) , Assistant to the Special Agent In Charge (3) , Criminal Investigator (3) , Special Agent In Charge (3) , Assistant Special Agent In Charge (2) , Investigative Analyst (2) , Physical Security Specialist (2) , Secret Service Agent (2) , Security Officer (2)

What are the pros of working at US Secret Service according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 10 reviews)); "lot of overtime opportunity and great resume" ((in 6 reviews)); "Excellent training at two federal academies FLETC and JJRTC" ((in 6 reviews)); "Great benefits financially and geographically" ((in 6 reviews)); "Good salary, busy work, stay fit" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at US Secret Service according to real employee reviews?

"Work/life balance can be very tough." ((in 13 reviews)); "Long hours and short" ((in 11 reviews)); "Not minority friendly, horrible treatment, horrible supervisors, needs better leadership, horrible hours, not a lot of law enforcement opportunities" ((in 5 reviews)); "Disengaged supervisors" ((in 3 reviews)); "Low morale among many junior employees not mentally prepared for work requirements/long hours/travel/ lack of days off." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed US Secret Service locations?

Washington , New York , Dallas , Miami , Charlotte , Haymarket , Houston , Los Angeles , Denver , Auburn , Birmingham , Montgomery , Chicago , Springfield , Lynchburg , Phoenix , Albuquerque , Chapel Hill , Raleigh , Austin , Oxford , San Juan , Burlington , Memphis , Cleveland , San Diego , San Francisco , Ripon , Baltimore , Frederick

US Secret Service reviews

4.0

62% would recommend to a friend

(186 total reviews)

James Murray

67% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (186 reviews)

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US Secret Service has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 186 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The US Secret Service employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

186 reviews

5.0

Oct 4, 2014

Successfully protecting US Presidents for over a quarter century.

Watch commander

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extremely challenging, exciting and rewarding work in executive protection within the Department of Homeland Security. An honorable career, giving you every opportunity to achieve your law enforcement goals and education.

Cons

Time requirements are critical to the mission that may supercede your personal life commitments, due to the nature and importance of the protective mission.

5.0

Oct 1, 2014

Best job in the world

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Doing great work you can be proud of.

Cons

Work/life balance is always a challenge. Always under the microscope. Do your job, have a tough skin and you'll be fine.

1.0

Jun 28, 2014

People do not matter.

Special agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As a Special Agent, you get to see the world. Your decision making skills and negotiation abilities will be tested and sharpened.

Cons

Special Agents are disposable. There are three phases to a career: Phase I - Investigations; Phase II - Protection; Phase III - Post detail. Phase II is the only phase that matters. Full time protection is the true mission of the Service. You will not be home. Your schedule will change daily. You will work day shift, midnight shift and afternoon shift, in the same week. Supervisors will tell you lies and mislead you on a regular basis, and if you question an obviously lie, retaliation will be swift. Once Phase II is complete, Special Agents are banished to a big city office like Miami, or the purgatory that is Washington Field Office. Phase III agents are disposable. This alone shows a true lack of character at US Secret Service headquarters.

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