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Secret Service Agent and Careers in Federal Protection
While some government agencies are responsible for protecting the entire country, the Secret Service and the Federal Protective Service have very special jobs: safeguarding the lives of our top elected officials and ensuring the safety of the people who work in federal buildings across the United States. This book informs the reader about the history and responsibilities of these agencies, the jobs they offer, the training they require, and the equipment that helps them do their jobs.
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Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Careers series. Published fall 2006. This series explores six government agencies involved in protecting the American public. Each book begins by recounting a specific act of terrorism or the precautions that prevented one. The purposes, responsibilities, and operations of the agency and its employees are then discussed. Career opportunities and pay scales are also explained. Photographs, inserts, and sidebars help enliven the dense text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Fall 2007
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