Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) is the federal law enforcement and security arm of the U.S. Department of State.
Key Functions & Responsibilities
• Protection: Secures U.S. diplomatic missions, personnel, and infrastructure abroad, as well as the Secretary of State, high-ranking government officials, and visiting foreign dignitaries.
• Investigations: Leads global and domestic investigations into U.S. passport and visa fraud, human trafficking, cyber threats, and counterterrorism.
• Operations: Employs over 2,500 special agents and specialists across 33 U.S. cities and more than 270 global locations.
• Parent Bureau: Operates under the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security, headquartered in Rosslyn, Virginia
