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$93.75k - $133.2k

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Special Agent

Position Overview: The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. Job Title SPECIAL AGENT, GL-09/GL-10 Full Performance Level GS-13 Location U.S. Locations Working Hours Minimum of 50 hours per week Job Type Full Time/Permanent Who May Apply Open to ALL U.S. Citizens Questions Email Salary $93,749 - $133,200 per year (calculation is base + locality + availability pay) Please note: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation. All applicants should be prepared to take the PFT immediately upon submission of the application.

Job Summary: As an FBI Special Agent, you will have the opportunity to channel your expertise to protect our nation from cyber-attacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats. From conducting high-stakes investigations to leveraging your in-depth knowledge to uncover crucial information, your skills are essential to investigating crimes that threaten public safety. Your transition from a specialized career to a special agent role will be transformative, utilizing your expertise to tackle national security challenges in innovative ways.

Key Requirements: You must meet the following requirements at the time of application:

  • Be a U.S. Citizen
  • Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.
  • Possess one (1) year of full-time sworn law enforcement (local, state, tribal, or federal) and a bachelor's degree or a master's or doctorate degree and no work experience. OR
  • Possess two (2) years of full-time work experience and a bachelor's degree or one year of full-time work experience and a master's or doctorate degree. AND
  • 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 requirements.
  • Must pass the Physical Fitness Test.
  • 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.

Major 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.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Flexibility/Adaptability
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal Ability
  • Leadership
  • Organizing and Planning
  • Problem Solving and Judgment

Qualifications and Evaluations GL-09 All applicants must have one year of full-time sworn law enforcement (local, state, tribal or federal) work experience and a bachelor's degree or no work experience required if you have an advanced degree (master's or doctorate degree). A sworn law enforcement officer is authorized under statute to enforce laws, carry a firearm, make arrests. GL-10 All applicants must have two years of full-time work experience and a bachelor's degree or one year of full time work experience if you have an advanced degree (master's or doctorate degree). All applicants should demonstrate Specialized Experience (SE). 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.

Required Documentation: Please review the list of required documents below and submit them with your application. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualifications outlined in the job announcement and to validate your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. If applying online is a hardship, please email before the closing date for assistance. If you do not submit all required documents, your application will not be processed and will be discontinued.

  • 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
  • Former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). Actions such as promotion, within grade increase, or reassignment actions must be submitted as your most recent SF 50.
  • 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)

Please Note:

  • DO NOT attach a cover letter.
  • Please make sure that all pages are readable when scanning and uploading your documents(s).
  • DO NOT upload any picture files (JPEG, TIFF, PNG, BMP).

Special Agent Application Process: The application process includes the following steps, each of which must be successfully completed. Applicants who meet the initial screening criteria will receive an email invitation to take the Phase I exam. Step 1: Application and Screening Step 2: Phase I Test Step 3: Information Session Step 4: Official Physical Fitness Test (PFT) / Phase II (a) Written Step 5: Phase II (b) Interview Step 6: Conditional Appointment Offer Step 7: Background Investigation Step 8: Fit for Duty Medical Review Step 9: Basic Field Training Course Finish: Career Placement

Additional Information:

  • Opportunity to 'opt in' to return to applicant's processing field office after accepting Final Job Offer
  • You are strongly encouraged to review the before beginning the application process. This guide provides helpful information about the application and selection for the Special Agent position.
  • Probationary employees are typically precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Veterans' preference may be subject to a one-year probationary period.
  • Upon successful completion of the two-year probationary period, Special Agents will transition from the GL to the General Schedule (GS) pay scale.
  • All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
  • Positions with fitness-for-duty requirements or those requiring international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
  • Failure to provide the required and relevant information as
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