First woman chosen to lead the Secret Service
buzzz worthy. . . At a swearing in ceremony Wednesday Julia Pierson became the first woman to lead the Secret Service. Pierson is the former Chief of Staff of the agency. The appointment by President Obama comes as Women's History Month nears its end. President Obama described Pierson as someone who was highly qualified and had paid her dues, saying she had worked just about every job in the agency. Prior to her current role, from 2006 to 2008, she served as USSS Assistant Director of the Office of Human Resources and Training. Ms. Pierson’s previous leadership roles within the USSS include: Deputy Assistant Director of the Office of Protective Operations (2005-2006), Deputy Assistant Director of the Office of Administration (2001-2005), and Special Agent in Charge of the Office of Protective Operations (2000-2001). Ms. Pierson joined the USSS in 1983 as a Special Agent in Miami, Florida. Prior to joining the USSS, Ms. Pierson was a polic...