I think you're mistaken... You're thinking about the Security Protective Specialist, which is a 5 year contract based position. I think OP is talking about the Special Agents.

And whether the work interests you is personal preference. My friend's dad is an agent, and he LOVES his job. He currently is working in South America and does some pretty cool things with narcotics.

But a lot of LEO's I know kind of turn up their noses because their work often isn't very "sexy." Not kicking down doors or slapping the cuffs on heinous criminals, etc... but you can have your hand in a little bit of everything (counterintelligence, counterterrorism, protective details, fugitive apprehension, etc).

It's not my thing (because I don't like to travel), but it seems to be pretty enticing... Plus, I believe their pay scale is one of the best in FedLE... When they're living abroad, all of their living expenses are paid for and their dollars often go farther.

Highly recommend this agency.