Are all secret service agents ex special forces?

They needn't even have been in the armed forces. They must not stand out in crowds. They must be emotionally stable and even-tempered. They must be physically fit and disciplined, tho' recent years' reports of their antics suggest slipped standa... read more

A man that is married to a relative of mine became a U.S. Secret Service Agent. Although he never served in the military, he did serve as a city policeman before applying to the Secret Service. According to the Secret Service web site at Special Agent, there is no requirement for special agent applicants to have served in the military. read more

Special Agent. The job of special agent offers qualified men and women a challenging and fulfilling career. The U.S. Secret Service recruits personnel of the highest caliber to carry out its integrated missions of investigation and protection. read more