USSS 2024 Presidential Campaign Secret Service Uniformed Division

USSS magnetometer operations, managed by the Uniformed Division (UD), are a critical, high-volume protective measure implemented at secured sites to detect weapons and ensure no unauthorized, armed individuals enter areas with protectees. Magnetometer Advance Officers travel globally to coordinate screening, collaborating with venue staff for event security. These operations are part of a broader, multi-layered security plan.Key Aspects of USSS Magnetometer OperationsRole in Protection: These operations were established to ensure individuals in close proximity to USSS protectees are unarmed.Staffing & Personnel: Specialized Magnetometer Advance Officers and Magnetometer Support Teams from the Uniformed Division oversee these operations.Operational Scope: The operations cover presidential and vice-presidential visits globally. In fiscal year 2025, the volume of these screenings more than doubled.Security Procedures: Personnel set up, manage, and monitor checkpoints, often at the outermost perimeter of a secured area.Integration: These screenings work in conjunction with other protective measures such as canine teams, counter-sniper units, and emergency response teams. The obverse features a Secret Service five-pointed star badge with shield emblem surrounded by stars and campaign text, while the reverse depicts a map of the United States with American flag imagery and represents Magnetometer Operations and Weapons Detection mission.