NSA, like almost all the different DoD units, has a police department. They are called a civilian police departments. They are only in uniform. They, like most DoD departments, carry a Berretta 92 series handgun for a sidearm.

NSA provides foreign signals intelligence (SIGINT) to our nation's policymakers and military forces. SIGINT plays a vital role in our national security by providing America's leaders with critical information they need to defend our country, save lives, and advance U.S. goals and alliances globally.

Unlike the CIA and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), both of which specialize primarily in foreign human espionage, the NSA does not publicly conduct human intelligence gathering.

Competition is fierce for jobs with the NSA. Increase your odds of being hired down the road by completing an internship with the agency. The NSA offers competitive three-year programs for those who are interested in pursuing life-long careers with the organization.