Secret Service Junior Agent Guide Book D:1 R:1

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Secret Service Junior Agent Handbook

Drafted By: Brick Danger Initial Draft Date: 11 JAN 2015 Draft Number: 1 Revision: 1 Certified By: Certification Date:



Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction Introduction 1-1 Introduction 1-2 Purpose 1-2 What it Means to be a Junior Agent

Section 2: Uniform and Equipment 2-1 Uniform Guidelines 2-2 Equipment

Section 3: Duties 3-1 On-Duty Guidelines 3-2 Off-Duty Guidelines

Section 4: Responsibilities Responsibilities 4-1 D.O.C. Relationship 4-2 Off-Duty Training 4-3 Building Comradery 4-4 Identification 4-5 Classified Information

Revision History



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Section 1: Introduction 1-1 Introduction – Introduction – As As a newly commissioned Junior Agent, I would like to personally welcome you to ranks of the Secret Service. If you are reading this document you have succeeded where others have failed and may proudly call yourself a Secret Service Agent. It is your duty duty to protect protect the President, President, Vice President, President, Senators Senators and any other important personnel from all threats both foreign and domestic and I expect you to take that duty very seriously. 1-2 Purpose - The purpose of this guidebook is to guide newly commissioned Junior Agents in their initial initial phases phases with the the secret service. service. This guidebook guidebook will help Junior Junior Agents understand understand their purpose, purpose, guidelines guidelines and duties within the the agency, agency, as well well as inform more senior agents of what a Junior Agent is responsible for. 1-3 What it Means to be a Junior Agent – As – As a Junior Agent you have passed through all of the initial application and interview phases and you are welcomed as an Agent of the Secret Service. The Junior Agent phase is a further vetting process for the senior members of the Secret Service to better get to know you personally and to understand how you operate within the Standard Operating Procedures. You are not yet a fullfledged agent within the Secret Service. It is your responsibility to participate as much as possible with other agents. The Junior Agent is considered to be in a training phase and will become a certified agent when all training, certification and vetting is completed.

Section 2: Uniform and Equipment 2-1 Uniform – Uniform – When When on duty it is your personal responsibility to follow the Standard Operating Procedure’s uniform guidelines with some modification. A Junior Agents standard load out will be the following: A legal pistol of the agents choosing Ammunition for said pistol Black Suit (A3L Suit) Invisible bullet proof vest Glasses Radio

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Items that a Junior Agent are encouraged to possess are as follows: GPS Binoculars

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Night Vision Googles (to be worn at night time only)

The following items are not allowed: Backpacks Head wear MP5

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If a Junior Agent is found with or using an MP5, they will be immediately expelled from the Secret Service and will not be allowed to reapply. Should a Junior Agent find themselves with an MP5, they are to immediately return it to a more senior member of the Agency or return it to the Sherr iff’s Sherr iff’s Office. The only time a Junior agent is allowed to use an MP5 is under the strict supervision of Field Training Agent while at a firing range.

Section 3: Duties 3-1 On-Duty Guidelines – Guidelines – A A Junior agent may only protect a VIP (Very Important Person) or participate in a security detail if the Commanding Agent authorizes the Junior Agent to join. It should should be noted that that if the Commandin Commanding g Agent denies the the Junior Agent from a security detail, the Junior Agent must not protest such a decision. Always remember that the Secret Service handles extremely sensitive information and any leak of this information can compromise the life of an elected official. While on a security detail, the Junior Agent will primarily be designated to preform perimeter security. But the Junior Agent should do his best to determine what he should be doing from more senior agents. If the Commanding Agent feels that the Junior Agent is not prepared for the security detail, he reserves the right to dismiss the Junior Agent at any time. 3-2 Off-Duty Guidelines – Guidelines – A A Secret Service agent is not allowed to commit any crimes while on or off duty. Any such crimes committed may result in demotion or permanent expulsion from the Secret Service. Also, if an Agent commits and crime, he and the arresting officer must report to the Director of the Secret Service, President, Vice President and Senate to explain the situation. There is no restriction on any legal activities a Secret Service agent may participate in. Also note that a Secret Service agent is authorized to wear any civilian clothing they so choose while off-duty. Under the authority of the Department of Corrections, the Secret Service is authorized to assist Correctional Officers in the defense and security of the Prison. A Junior Agent is highly encouraged to participate in this activity but may only do so under the supervision of any full-fledged Agent. For example, a Junior Agent is to never go to the



Prison alone requesting to assist the Department Corrections. All Agents must be in their proper uniform at the time they arrive at the Prison. Always remember that while assisting the Department of Corrections, all agents fall under the Department of Corrections chain of commands and are to explicitly receive and execute orders as such.

Section 4: Responsibilities 4-1 D.O.C. Relationship – Relationship – At At all times while assisting the Department of Corrections, all Agents, including including Junior Agents, Agents, must must show the utmost respect for any Correctional Correctional Officer and Sherriff’s Deputy. The privilege to work closely with these departments is always fragile. Building a working relationship with these departments is very important. At no time should any any Agent personally personally disrespect disrespect any Law Enforcement Enforcement Officer. Officer. Always remember that that when working with any Law Enforcement Enforcement Officer, Officer, Agents Agents always always fall under their chain of command. 4-2 Off Duty Training – Training – While While off-duty, it is the Junior Agents responsibility to participate in as many training operations as he is possible to attend. Not only will you gain valuable skills necessary to execute your duties efficiently, you will also be able to build rapport with other agents. Remember that all activities within the Secret Service are necessary for advancement. 4-3 Building Comradery – Comradery – The The Secret Service is filled with a lot of down time, as a security detail is not always needed. Junior Agents should do their best to get to know their fellow agents, as well as the Head Agents, the Director of the Secret Service and the people the Secret Service Protects. Trust is an important factor when executing security details. As such, Junior Agents are highly encouraged to socialize with other agents as much as possible. 4-4 Identification – Identification – Identifying Identifying oneself as a Secret Service Agent is important with any interaction with a Government Official, Sherriff’s Department and the Department o f Corrections. Your badge should never be used as a “get out of jail free card”. However, identifying one’s self as a Secret Service agent can ease potential tense situations with any member of the Government. When dealing with civilians, attempt to do your best to keep a low profile. Some criminals would gladly kidnap a Secret Service Agent for the equipment we possess and the knowledge we have. 4-5 Classified Information – Information – In In order to maintain operational security, all Secret Service Agents are are to treat treat all activities activities while while on and off duty as as classified classified information. information. One One should never disseminate any information about the Secret Service. This includes current and previous plans and details, radio channels and future operations.



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Revision 0: Document Created. – Brick – Brick Danger Revision 1: Fixed some spelling errors – Brick – Brick Danger


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