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  diplomatic service - HighBeam Encyclopedia
Although the consular service and the diplomatic service were once separate in the United States, the Rogers Act of 1924 combined the two branches into the Foreign Service.
This tradition of diplomatic immunity was violated by Iran during the Iran hostage crisis.
If two countries have no diplomatic relations, their interests may be represented by diplomats of other powers, and when two states are at war their interests are usually represented by neutral states.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-diplomat.html   (885 words)

  
 Bureau of Diplomatic Security
In the United States, Diplomatic Security investigates passport and visa fraud, conducts personnel security investigations, and protects the Secretary of State and high-ranking foreign dignitaries and officials visiting the United States.
Diplomatic Security trains foreign civilian law enforcement officers in disciplines designed to reduce the threat and repercussions of terrorism throughout the world.
Diplomatic Security arrests an armed fugitive in Puerto Rico on passport fraud charges.
www.state.gov /m/ds   (336 words)

  
 ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL -- The Inman Report - Report of the Secretary of State's Advisory Panel on Overseas Security
Professional security officers begin their careers with two or three tours of duty in the United States, usually in field offices with occasional assignments to the headquarters staff, after which they are sent abroad for two or more tours.
As the Diplomatic Security Service is established, the Director General of the Foreign Service, the Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security, and the Director of the new organization should determine the allocation of positions at the Class 2 level and above.
Billets to be staffed with officers of the Diplomatic Security Service should be established in certain functional bureaus and offices within the Department, including the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, the Bureau of Consular Affairs, the Office of the Comptroller, and all five regional bureaus.
www.fas.org /irp/threat/inman/part04.htm   (6486 words)

  
 Diplomatic Security Service
The U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) is a Federal law enforcement agency mandated with enforcing the laws of the United States pertaining to the illegal issuance, use, or manufacture of passports and visas.
DSS is a unique organization within the Federal law enforcement community because its agents are posted at U.S. embassies throughout the world as Regional Security Officers.
DSS agents obtained arrest warrants on passport fraud charges, then worked with foreign police in six countries, through DSS officers in our embassies, to locate, capture, and return the fugitives to face justice in the United States.
bangkok.usembassy.gov /embassy/dss.htm   (1314 words)

  
 U.S. Department of State Careers: Foreign Service Specialist: Diplomatic Security Special Agent
At Foreign Service posts, Diplomatic Security Special Agents are referred to as Regional Security Officers and are responsible for the administration of a broad range of security services to protect Foreign Service personnel, facilities, operations, and information against hostile intelligence, criminal, and terrorist activities.
Diplomatic Security Regional Security Officers are assigned responsibilities on a regional basis and often serve Foreign Service posts in several countries, which may require frequent travel.
Additionally, the Office of Medical Services must deem that a candidate is medically able to meet the numerous and often arduous physical demands that are inherent in and are a necessary part of the essential functions of the job.
careers.state.gov /specialist/opportunities/secagent.html   (4331 words)

  
 Diplomatic Security Service - Military Photos
A Diplomatic Security special agent, right, guards the entrance of a UN compound in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, while a group of foreigners gear up to be evacuated from the country.
Diplomatic Security Special Agent Ray Kyliavas, left, guards the entrance of a UN compound in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, while a group of foreigners gear up to be evacuated from the country.
Diplomatic Security special agents around karzay, are they Americans.
www.militaryphotos.net /forums/showthread.php?t=96495   (654 words)

  
 U.S. Department of State Careers: Foreign Service Specialist: Security Engineering Officer
Foreign Service Security Engineering Officers (SEOs) of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security are responsible throughout the world for the protection of Department of State personnel, facilities, and sensitive information from acts of crime, terrorism, and technical espionage.
Security Engineering Officers are administratively promoted from the FP-06 to the FP-05 level after 12 months of satisfactory performance, and to the FP-04 level after an additional 18 months of satisfactory performance.
Prior to appointment, Security Engineering Officer candidates must undergo a thorough background investigation to determine eligibility for a TOP SECRET security clearance and the candidate's suitability for appointment to the Foreign Service and undergo an extensive medical examination to obtain a medical clearance for worldwide service.
careers.state.gov /specialist/opportunities/seceng.html   (2739 words)

  
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Diplomatic Security Service -STATUTE- The Secretary of State may establish a Diplomatic Security Service, which shall perform such functions as the Secretary may determine.
The Director should be a career member of the Senior Foreign Service or the Senior Executive Service and should be qualified for the position by virtue of demonstrated ability in the areas of security, law enforcement, management, and public administration.
In many cases, diplomatic and consular posts abroad have been given the responsibility to determine the manner in which the private sector was notified concerning an invitation for bids or a request for proposals with respect to a local guard contract.
uscode.house.gov /download/pls/22C58.txt   (8822 words)

  
 TacLink - US Department of State Mobile Security Division
The US Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) were established on November 4, 1985 to combat the rising trend in terrorism of targeting American facilities overseas.
In the past, the DSS was responsible for providing security to all visiting heads of state, but today, they are responsible for foreign ministers and dignitaries, as well as heads of state whose countries are not recognized by the United States.
DSS provided security at the NATO 50th Anniversary, in cooperation with the Secret Service, as well as protecting the Israeli Olympic team during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
www.specwarnet.net /taclink/Federal/dos_msd.htm   (1616 words)

  
 Diplomatic Security
Diplomats and other foreign service officers face risks as never before.
Many VIPs are now considering private security firms for diplomatic security, and for good reason.
The stellar success rate of the New York Security Service (NYSS) Group is a great example of the professionalism and efficacy displayed by bodyguards for hire—-but only if you are willing to get the cream of the crop.
www.newyorksecurityservice.com /diplomatic_security.html   (289 words)

  
 NicholasKralev.com
Security officers at posts abroad said they generally receive good cooperation from embassy staff, although some voiced frustration that they still spend too much time explaining why certain measures are necessary.
A significant part of the service's efforts is dedicated to investigating passport and visa fraud by both Americans and foreigners, as well as probes into abuses of power by U.S. diplomats.
DSS agents say that all the different aspects of their work make it even more challenging than that of similar organizations, such as the Secret Service.
www.nicholaskralev.com /WT-FS-6.html   (1850 words)

  
 SDS International Risk Consulting, Ltd.
Consequently, Turkey has become, for the last 30 years, a serious target of terrorism, threatening not only its security, but also the security and well-being of its allies and their nationals living in the country.
Turkish security forces have, thus, gained worldwide experience on security strategies in their fight against such elements.
SDS International’s security division has developed a new concept in diplomatic and international business security and formed a "Diplomatic Security Force" to meet the "Physical Security" needs of embassies, consulates, residences and international organizations.
www.sdsint.com /servicesconsultancy_diplomaticsecurity.asp   (258 words)

  
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Coverage of Special Agents in the Diplomatic Security Service Section 407 of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, as contained in section 101(b) in Division A of Pub.
Suspension of Availability Pay for Special Agents Special agents in the Diplomatic Security Service of the Department of State who are in the Foreign Service are not covered by the adverse action procedures in 5 U.S.C. 7512 and 5 CFR part 752.
For special agents in the Foreign Service, an involuntary suspension of availability pay resulting from a denial or cancellation of certification under paragraph (d) of this section will be administered under procedures established by regulations of the Department of State.
www.opm.gov /FEDREGIS/1999/64r4517.txt   (2403 words)

  
 Diplomatic Security
The Diplomatic Security Service is a unique organization in the Federal law enforcement community: DS Special Agents work in all 50 states and nearly every Embassy and Consulate around the world.
If you have information on security or criminal matters that would be of interest to the Embassy (such as locally generated or organized threats to the Embassy or its personnel, or the illegal issuance, use, or manufacture of passports or visas), please send an e-mail to rsosuva@state.gov.
The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) was established in 1985 by the U.S. Department of State to foster the exchange of security related information between the U.S. Government and American private sector operating abroad.
suva.usembassy.gov /diplomatic_security.html   (533 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - The Diplomatic Security Service of the USA
The Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) is a relatively unknown law enforcement agency within the US Department of State (DoS).
Their primary mission is to ensure the security of US personnel and property at embassies and missions around the world.
As a result, the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) and the DSS were established in 1985.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A1021843   (519 words)

  
 DSSAA: Diplomatic Security Special Agents Association
The Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) was founded in 1916 as the Office of the Chief Special Agent.
DSS has Special Agents assigned to domestic field offices throughout the United States as well as over 155 countries.
Domestically, DSS agents are responsible for the protection of the Secretary of State, foreign diplomatic missions and visiting foreign dignitaries.
www.dssaa.org /index.htm   (577 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Relentless Pursuit: The DSS and the Manhunt for the Al-Qaeda Terrorists: Books: Samuel M. Katz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The clandestine world of the Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service is the focus of this latest entry into the post-Sept. 11 publishing sweepstakes by Katz, an expert on international terrorism and security issues.
DSS stands for Diplomatic Security Service, the little-known law enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of State that was created in November 1985 as attacks against American interests and citizens were mounting.
The Diplomatic Security Service is most probably one of the newest federal law enforcement agencies in the United States.
www.amazon.com /Relentless-Pursuit-Manhunt-Al-Qaeda-Terrorists/dp/0765304023   (1713 words)

  
 SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL RECOMMENDATIONS -- The Inman Report - Report of the Secretary of State's Advisory Panel on ...
The principal element of the new bureau should be the Diplomatic Security Service, a consolidation of the present Office of Security, the Diplomatic Courier Service and certain other security functions currently performed elsewhere in the Department.
The Panel also recommends that the security programs of the other principal foreign affairs agencies, AID and USIA, be consolidated as soon as practicable with the Diplomatic Security Service.
Security survey and inspection procedures should be improved and coordinated with other agencies, as appropriate, to provide comprehensive guidance to our missions abroad.
www.fas.org /irp/threat/inman/part02.htm   (1202 words)

  
 State's Security Bureau Takes on Expanded Role (washingtonpost.com)
Diplomatic Security is also in charge of investigations, from threats against the United States' diplomatic facilities overseas to visa and passport fraud, a central component in the war on terrorism.
Diplomatic Security's mission has expanded again recently to include the same service for foreign leaders.
In Haiti, Diplomatic Security is protecting the interim president and prime minister while its agents train a new unit to replace them.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A1157-2004Sep6.html?nav=rss_politics   (752 words)

  
 #071: 02-05-03 CONSULAR EMPLOYEE IN NUEVO LAREDO, MEXICO CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT VISA FRAUD
Partida, 41, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was arrested this afternoon in Laredo, Texas by agents of the Diplomatic Security Service, Department of State.
Diplomatic Security Service agents arrested three Mexican citizens on similar charges on Jan. 30.
According to the complaint filed in federal district court in the Laredo Division of the Southern District of Texas, agents of the Diplomatic Security Service initiated an investigation last year into allegations that Consulate employees were involved in a scheme to provide visas and border crossing cards in exchange for money.
www.usdoj.gov /opa/pr/2003/February/03_crm_071.htm   (321 words)

  
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Service Witness Protection Program, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Energy, the Department of State, and others as appropriate.
We, at Diplomatic Security, have long memories and long reach, and we intend to use them with the Rewards Program to stop future incidents against Americans as well as bring to justice those who have committed these acts of terrorism.
Overseas Security Advisory Council, or as we say, OSAC, is a nearly 15-year old cooperative effort between Diplomatic Security and private industry.
www.joepayne.org /bergin.html   (3144 words)

  
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Deterrent explosive canine searches and patrols are randomly scheduled to project a varying security signature, safeguarding you with the protection only possible from a dedicated and highly trained bomb dog team.
www.dssbombdogs.com /html/services.html   (235 words)

  
 Global Security Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Ilan Caspi is a security and counter-terrorism expert with more than ten years of experience in the military, intelligence and security industry.
He is a former member of the Israeli General Security Service (Shin Bet), the Israeli Diplomatic Security Service and El Al Israel Airlines and is an expert in security awareness training, conducting threat assessments and developing security protocols for international organizations.
He conducted security surveys at various airports and served as an on-board security agent.
www.globalsecuritygroup.com /about/icaspi.php   (336 words)

  
 Career Opportunities
Diplomatic Security special agents are federal law enforcement officers who serve worldwide.
Security engineers are responsible for the technical and informational security programs at our diplomatic and consular posts overseas.
Security technical specialists are assigned throughout the world to develop, implement, and maintain technical security programs at U.S. diplomatic missions.
www.state.gov /m/ds/career   (205 words)

  
 Probe of U.S. Envoy to Israel Reveals Security Lapses   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright stripped Indyk of his security credentials Thursday for repeatedly breaking basic security rules after a nearly six-month investigation by the diplomatic security service.
Those rules were recently tightened after two security scandals in the State Department involving a missing laptop computer believed to have included secrets, and the bugging of a State Department conference room.
Grams said Indyk was not singled out and that his case was different from the other eight diplomats because of the sheer size and scope of his security lapses.
www.newsmax.com /articles/?a=2000/9/26/215931   (867 words)

  
 John Robb's Weblog: Khatami visits Harvard
I suspect, given the way they flashed their weapons, that it was a PMC (or at least a PMC contractor to the State Department).
As it does with current and former heads of state visiting the United States, the State Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Security is providing protection for Khatami's 13-member entourage, which includes two of his children, during his tour of New York, Chicago, Washington, Boston and Charlottesville.
Security hires contractors to augment protective details in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Haiti and else- where as well as special details to protect President Hamid Karzai.
globalguerrillas.typepad.com /johnrobb/2006/09/khatami_visits_.html   (546 words)

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