Special Agent

The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. As an FBI special agent, you'll directly impact national security. By harnessing your background to transition into federal law enforcement, you can help shape the Bureau's approach to safeguarding our nation. At the FBI, you will have the opportunity to channel your expertise to protect our nation from cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats.

Duties

• Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws.
• Exercise judgement, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
• Create and maintain effective liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement agencies.
• Coordinate and/or participate in searches, seizures, and arrests.
• Carry a firearm and be willing to use force, to include deadly force, if necessary.
• Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure readiness required to perform law enforcement duties.

Salary

• $99,461 - $128,329/year

Conditions of Employment

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be eligible for a Top-Secret SCI Clearance.
• Be able to legally possess / carry a firearm.
• Be at least 23 years old and not have reached your 37th birthday on appointment; exceptions may apply.
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Have required, full-time professional work experience.
• Meet the FBI's Employment Eligibility requirements.
• Meet the medical and physical requirements of the position.
• Possess a valid driver's license with at least six months driving experience.
• Be available for assignment to any of the FBI's 55 Field Offices.

Qualifications Current or former federal employees must meet the specialized experience required as outlined below at the GS-8 level or higher.
All applicants must:

Demonstrate two years of SE with a bachelor's degree
OR
Demonstrate one year of SE with at least a master's degree

SE is defined as:

• Gathering and analyzing information and data to make proper conclusions or decisions.
• Establishing solutions to problems, assessing vulnerabilities, considering risks, and choosing the best outcome.
• Organizing, planning, and prioritizing various and competing work assignments.
• Consistently navigating complex and/or evolving environments.
• Communicating orally and in writing to prepare and present reports, briefings, and/or exchange information.

Education BA/BS degree Other Information

Salary and Compensation:

• In addition to base salary, New Agent Trainees receive locality pay for the Washington, D.C. area plus availability pay, which is 25% of the base and locality pay (the calculation is 25% x (base + locality).
• Upon graduation from training, your salary will be adjusted according to the locality of your office assignment and Law Enforcement Officers' availability pay

You should review the Special Agent Selection Process: All You Need to Know to Apply guide before you begin the application process. This guide provides helpful information about processing for the Special Agent position.

Required Documents

• Official or unofficial college transcript(s)
• Resume (if you don't use the resume builder)
• SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (current or former federal employees)

Memorandum for Record : (if applicable) Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i.e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished, no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):

• Percent of time worked in the position (cannot conflict with main duties)
• The month/year work began and ended
• Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
• Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application as type "Other" in the My Career Tools section on the Careers Home page.

Current or Former Members of the Armed Forces

• DD-214, Member 4 copy or Service 2 copy
• Statement of Service (if not yet separated)
• VA letter dated within one year (to include Disabled Veterans)
• SF-15, Veterans' Preference form (optional)

How to Apply

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Benefits

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