Diplomatic Security Special Agent

The United States Department of State relies on the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) for police and security services. The Bureau of Diplomatic Security is globally renowned for its investigative services, assessment of terrorism, network and internet protection services, counterterrorism operations, expertise in technology designed for security, and its efforts to protect sensitive information, individuals, and property.

Eric J. Boswell heads the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. This organization is responsible to make sure diplomats are secure, so the foreign policy of the United States can efficiently and safely be executed.

Whenever U.S. diplomats travel around the world to conduct foreign policy, they are protected by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Domestically, Diplomatic Security Agents guard the Secretary of State and foreign diplomats conducting foreign policy for their respective nations, and investigate fraud related to visas and passports, as well as other criminal investigations pertaining to security breaches.

Diplomatic Security Agents perform their security operations in 25 American cities and 159 nations to ensure American foreign policy can be safely conducted. DS agents provide security at embassies and for diplomats, make sure computers housing sensitive information are secure, and are involved in antiterrorism operations.

Featured Criminal Justice Articles

Breakthrough in Forensic Science
Forensic researchers in Tucson, Arizona have developed a revolutionary method that could allow scientists to predict what a person might look like using nothing more than their DNA.
Does The Death Penalty Save Lives?
For the first time in over a generation, the question of whether the death penalty deters murders has captured the attention of scholars in both law and economics, sparking an intense new debate.
Bounty Hunters -- Legit, or not?
There has been increasing controversy in the United States over bounty hunters, with concern voiced over the lack of control that a state has over their behavior.

Criminal Justice Career Spotlight

Homeland Security Professionals

Want to launch a career in Homeland Security? It will probably be a very challenging experience but we can guarantee it will be thrilling and rewarding.

The different departments that come under the aegis of Homeland security offers our nation immense support with secure airports, waterways, borders as well as seaports. view career profile »