RECRUITMENT HUB FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN JOINING THE SECRET SERVICE

Iona University in New Rochelle announced its partnership with the United States Secret Service that will include campuswide recruitment sessions for Gaels and other college students from across the Hudson Valley to help expedite the hiring process.

Kicking off the partnership recently at Iona, U.S. Secret Service agents spoke to six criminal justice classes about various career opportunities available within the agency as well as agency qualifications and duties. The special agents recounted their own academy experiences, providing valuable insights and advice so students are well-prepared for the rigorous process.

College seniors will be eligible to apply Jan. 1, 2024. Students can visit USAjobs.gov or contact the Career Center for the latest list of vacancies. Underclassmen will also be aware of the agency’s requirements and policies early in their college career to ensure preparedness.

“The Secret Service is excited to partner with Iona University as we work to recruit the next generation of Secret Service agents, officers and professionals,” said Patrick J. Freaney, special agent in charge of the Secret Service’s New York Field Office. “Our goal for this partnership is to provide students with the insight and information they need to jumpstart a career with the Secret Service.”

Matthew Cardin, assistant vice president for Enrollment Management and Career Initiatives at Iona University, said, “We are excited to partner and serve as a recruiting hub for the Secret Service and see it as a great fit for some of our students and the agency. We look forward to seeing the placements that will come from this partnership overtime.”

The Secret Service will return in the Spring 2024 semester to host additional recruitment sessions and administer interviews, written examinations and a fitness test. Applicants from the Hudson Valley will be welcomed to visit Iona University’s New Rochelle campus.

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master’s-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Its 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service.