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- Ensure the inviolability of diplomatic pouches and their secure delivery throughout the world.
- Safeguard and escort diplomatic pouches containing classified and sensitive material between U.S. diplomatic missions overseas and the Department of State.
- Manage technical and information security program, projects and resources
- Conduct technical security assessments and recommend upgrades
- Plan and conduct surveillance countermeasure surveys
- Identify and analyze computer and network security risks and recommend measures and system requirements
- Specify, design, procure, install, and certify security equipment and products for technical security and information technology systems.
- Play a vital role in the protection of Department of State facilities and personnel from technical espionage, crime and terrorism.
- Install sophisticated security equipment including: intrusion detection systems, closed-circuit televisions systems, vehicular and pedestrian access systems, metal detectors and explosive detection systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair electronic, electrical, and electromechanical equipment.
Diplomatic Security Special Agent
- Manage a range of programs designed to protect Department of State personnel, facilities and information.
- Advise Ambassadors on all security matters.
- Protect the Secretary of State and visiting foreign dignitaries.
- Investigate passport and visa fraud as an armed federal law enforcement officer.
- Conduct personnel security investigations.
