Special Agent

Base pay range

$97,300.00/yr - $/yr

The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. As an FBI special agent, you will directly impact national security by protecting the nation from cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats. You will conduct high‑stakes investigations, leverage your cybersecurity expertise to uncover crucial information, and use your technical skills to investigate crimes that threaten public safety. Your transition from a specialized career to a special agent role will be transformative and will allow you to tackle national security challenges in innovative ways.

Every day brings new challenges that demand your adaptability and resilience, but you’ll not be alone. The Bureau matches your dedication with a commitment to professional growth, a supportive work environment, and a robust benefits package that prioritizes you. Set yourself apart – apply today.

Pay level: $99,461.00 – $

Salary is commensurate with base, locality, and availability pay.

• Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws, cybersecurity, and public safety.
• Exercise judgment, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
• Create and maintain effective liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law‑enforcement agencies.
• Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure the readiness required to perform law‑enforcement duties.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Must meet the FBI’s employment‑eligibility requirements.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non‑merit factors.