Special Agent

Summary

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.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen Have a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Possess full-time professional work experience.
• 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.
• Meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.
• Must pass the Physical Fitness Test physical requirements.
• Meet the medical 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 56 Field Offices. Travel may be required.

Education

BA/BS degree

How You Will Be Evaluated

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies: Collaboration Communication Flexibility/Adaptability Initiative Interpersonal Ability Leadership Organizing and Planning Problem Solving and Judgment

Required Documents

• Utilizing the
• Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates.
• Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
• Official or unofficial college transcript(s) that list your degree and the date conferred from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Notification of Personnel Action SF-50 (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 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)