Diplomatic Security: Foreign Service Security Engineering Officer (FS-2550)

Summary The U.S. Department of State is developing a rank-ordered list of eligible hires for a limited number of Foreign Service Security Engineering Officer vacancies based on the needs of the Department. Learn more about a career in the Foreign Service and about the Bureau of Diplomatic Security by clicking provided links. There is more to joining the Foreign Service than just salary. Refer to the Benefits section for more information on total compensation. A recruitment incentive may be available. Responsibilities Foreign Service Security Engineering Officers (SEOs) are members of the Diplomatic Security team who protect U.S. Department of State personnel, facilities, and sensitive information against acts of crime, terrorism, and technical espionage. SEOs carry out this mission at over 275 U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, as well as offices in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area and Fort Lauderdale, FL. SEOs are deemed essential security personnel whose duties can vary a...