Special Agent

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$97,300.00/yr - $/yr

As an FBI special agent, you'll directly impact national security through investigations of federal law violations, cyber threats, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats. Your background will be transitioned into federal law enforcement, enabling you to drive the Bureau’s approach to safeguarding the nation. You will conduct high‑stakes investigations, leverage your cybersecurity expertise to uncover crucial information, and contribute to protecting public safety.

Your adaptability, resilience, and collaborative partnership with local and international agencies will be essential.

1. Click the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website.

2. Click the “Start” button to begin. Sign in or register with FBIJobs.

3. Follow the step‑by‑step process to submit your interest, ensuring all sections and required documents are attached:

• Your resume (max 2 pages), highlighting relevant work experience.
• Other supporting documents: college transcripts (if required), DD 214 for veterans or disabled veterans, and for disabled veterans a VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Pay level: $99,461.00–$; salary 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 (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.