Special Agent

As an FBI Special Agent, you will bring your skills, talents and integrity to a dedicated team working at the highest level to get ahead of threats, protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

A “routine” day may include interviewing a subject for an ongoing investigation in the morning, testifying in court before lunch, planning an operation in the afternoon and speaking at a community event in the evening. You may participate in arrests, execute search warrants, raids and other dangerous assignments. You must maintain a high level of physical fitness, think on your feet and be able to effectively respond to life-threatening situations. In an organization made up of careers like no other, being a Special Agent can be a lifelong career of uncommon days and amazing experiences — as part of a mission-focused family that is One FBI.

Special Agents are responsible for enforcing more than 300 federal statutes, as well as conducting sensitive national security investigations. You’ll work to develop relationships within and across communities and educate fellow law enforcement and national security partners at local, state, federal, and international levels, all to support our mission: To protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

DUTIES

You are a problem solver with great analytical skills and leadership experience; you know how to get things done both in a demanding team environment and independently. Your ability to adapt to changing situations and clearly communicate across management, peer groups, external communities and stakeholders contributes to your ability to keep our nation safe. You’re naturally curious and always driven to find a solution. You notice minute details, yet remain strategic. You objectively evaluate information and make sound judgments. Honesty and integrity are more than just words to you — they are the foundation of who you are. You take pride in making a difference in the communities you serve, and bringing your background and unique skills to initiatives that impact our most important stakeholders: the American people.

In this role, you’ll be expected to use both established and innovative approaches to tackle some of the toughest challenges of our age. This opportunity should not be taken lightly. The FBI Special Agent position requires significant commitment and dedication from you and your family, but you’ll go home every night knowing that you are making a difference. Being an FBI Special Agent is an experience you’ll never forget.

Though individuals of all backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply, we’re specifically seeking the following skills:

• SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM): Accounting, forensic science, computer technology, cyber security, electronics, economics, finance, biometrics, encryption, data science, information technology, mathematics, chemistry, computer forensics, biology, and more. When people say STEM, you perk up because you know they are talking about you.
• FOREIGN LANGUAGES: You may have been raised speaking a language other than English, taught it for a few years or even participated in intensive learning before going overseas to use it. You know that your language skills can make a difference: Arabic, Yoruba, Mandarin, Tagalog, Russian, Spanish, Farsi, Punjabi, Pashtu, Urdu and more.
• LAW: You are an experienced lawyer and seek out new and creative ways to push for change that matters. You use your background in corporate, intellectual property (IP), family, immigration, environmental, criminal, or commercial law to do good work, work that asks you to be part of something larger than yourself.
• LAW ENFORCEMENT AND MILITARY: You work in law enforcement or in the military and have been making your way up the ranks for the past few years. You raise challenging questions that demand practical answers. Detective, SWAT, helicopter/jet/rescue pilot, K-9 handler, bomb tech, operational paramedic or otherwise. When you think about career growth, you know that the FBI is the next step for you.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least age 23 and not yet 37 at the time of your appointment. (Age waivers are available.)
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must meet the FBI’s physical fitness requirements.
• Must commit to serving as a Special Agent for a minimum of three (3) years.

Work Experience: All Special Agent applicants must also have at least three (3) years of full-time professional work experience unless they qualify for a waiver. Work experience showing progressive growth, leadership and responsibility is preferred. Certain specified experiences and/or abilities waive the three-year full-time work experience requirement. These include applicants with degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology, a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Applicants with masters’ and/or doctorate degrees require two (2) years of full-time work experience. NOTE: Meeting the requirements for a waiver does not guarantee that you will be deemed “Most Competitive.”

Physical Requirements: Applicants must pass FBI Special Agent Physical Requirements, including medical and hearing standards. Applicants must also pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and be physically fit to complete a Basic Field Training Course at Quantico and effectively respond to life-threatening situations in the field.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS

Special Agent candidates must go through an extensive testing and interview process.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS

Applicants convicted of a felony, who use illegal drugs in violation of the FBI Employment Drug Policy, who are in default of a student loan insured by the U.S. Government, who fail an FBI urinalysis drug test or who fail to register with the Selective Service System (males only) are not eligible for employment with the FBI.

Applicants should consider that the average processing time to complete all stages of the selection process may take approximately one (1) year. The FBI may disqualify applicants at any time during the process, should it be determined that they will reach age 37 before appointment to the Basic Field Training Course.

SECURITY

Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

The FBI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer; our employees come from diverse backgrounds but share a common mission that makes us One FBI — and all qualified applicants will receive consideration. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and with no discrimination based on color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, personal favoritism or any other non-merit factors.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor’s