Director of the United States Secret Service | |
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since July 23, 2024 | |
United States Secret Service | |
Reports to | Secretary of Homeland Security |
Seat | Washington, D.C. |
Appointer | President of the United States Sole decision of the President |
Term length | At the pleasure of the President |
Formation | July 5, 1965 |
First holder | William P. Wood (as chief) |
Deputy | Vacant |
Website | www.secretservice.gov |
The director of the United States Secret Service is the head of the United States Secret Service, and is responsible for the day-to-day operations.
The Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency that is part of the United States Department of Homeland Security.[1][2] The service is mandated by the U.S. Congress to carry out a unique dual mission: safeguarding the financial and critical infrastructure of the United States, and protecting the nation's leaders.[3][4][1]
The director is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the president of the United States, and is not subject to Senate confirmation.[5] The director reports to the secretary of homeland security, and operates with the general directions thereof. Prior to March 1, 2003, the Secret Service was a part of the United States Department of the Treasury.[2][6]