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Summary
FBI Special Agents apply their professional experience and unique skill sets to their work. Many come from professional backgrounds such as psychology, forensic psychology, counseling and social work. Your social science background could significantly contribute to our work by analyzing motives and providing professional insight to help keep people safe. Join us and bring your understanding of human behavior to the FBI.
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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
01/25/2024 to 01/24/2025
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Salary
$77,840 - $100,435 per year
Base salary & Washington, DC locality pay. See below for further salary information.
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Pay scale & grade
GL 10
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Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
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Location Negotiable After Selection
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - Travel is dependent on position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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Appointment type
Permanent - Must work a minimum of a 50-hour workweek, which may include irregular hours, and be on call 24/7, including holidays and weekends.
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
13
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Announcement number
DESTIMP-12288646-24-AZ
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Control number
772594800
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
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Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
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Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
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Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
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Veterans
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Individuals with disabilities
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Military spouses
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens.
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Duties
You can expect continued specialized training once on board and opportunities to advance your career with leadership development and mentorships. You'll work complex investigations, each providing unique challenges that require innovation and new perspectives. Being a Special Agent can be a lifelong career of unconventional days and amazing experiences, all while creating a safer, more just future for America. Forge your path today.
Valued skills that can help you succeed at the FBI:
- BA/BS degree (preferably in psychology, social work, counseling or similar fields).
- An understanding of human behavior and motivations and the ability to communicate clearly to experts and nonexperts.
- Ability to objectively evaluate nuanced information and make sound judgments.
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing interpersonal behavior and behavioral patterns, handling sensitive situations and predicting potential threats and risks.
In addition:
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Be detail-oriented, yet able to keep a strategic focus.
- Ability to objectively evaluate information and make sound judgments.
- Honesty and integrity must be the foundation of who you are.
- The drive and commitment to make a difference in the communities you serve.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Adhere to strict standards of conduct.
- Undergo a rigorous background investigation, credit checks and a polygraph in order to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
- Pass all physical fitness requirements; must be physically fit to complete training at the FBI Academy at Quantico, VA, and maintain a high level of fitness throughout your career.
- Pass a medical exam, which includes, but is not limited to, meeting visual and hearing standards.
- Successfully complete approximately 18 weeks of employment as a Special Agent trainee, while housed at the FBI Academy at Quantico.
- Upon graduation from the FBI Academy, be available to transfer to one of the FBI's 56 Field Offices, including San Juan, Puerto Rico or remote resident agencies (satellite offices) to meet the needs of the FBI. Special Agents rarely return to their processing office. Applicants should ensure that their families are prepared for and support this move.
- Throughout your career, be available for temporary duty assignments anywhere in the world, on either a temporary or a long-term basis.
- Work a minimum of a 50-hour workweek, which may include irregular hours, and be on-call 24/7, including holidays and weekends.
- Be willing and able to participate in arrests, execute search warrants, raids and similar assignments.
For more information on eligibility requirements see: https://www.fbijobs.gov/working-at-FBI/eligibility.
Qualifications
You must:
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be at least 23 years old and not have reached your 37th birthday on appointment.
- Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S.-accredited college or university.
- Be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI Clearance.
- Have two years of full-time professional work experience (see work experience waiver for exceptions).
- Meet the FBI's Employment Eligibility requirements.
- Possess a valid driver's license with at least six months driving experience.
The Special Agent Selection System (SASS) is a mentally and physically challenging process designed to find only the most capable applicants. For more information about SASS, physical fitness requirements and work experience waivers, please visit: https://fbijobs.gov/career-paths/special-agents.
Education
BA/BS degree (preferably in psychology, social work, counseling or similar disciplines).
Additional information
Salary and Compensation: New Special Agents, called New Agent Trainees or NATs, are paid on the GL schedule for Federal Law Enforcement Officers (LEO), beginning as a GL-10, step 1 - 10, while in training at Quantico. The salary above reflects the NATs pay and includes locality pay for the Washington, D.C. area. Additionally, all Special Agents and NATs are paid availability pay (AVP), which is 25% of the base and locality pay (the calculation is 25% x [base + locality]).
Please see the 2024 Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Salary Table and Locality Pay Tables. Pay will include AVP, NATs salary and locality pay.
Note: During NAT training at Quantico, AVP can result in a salary range of $97,300-$125,543 dependent on adherence to agency required criteria.
Upon successful graduation from NAT, Special Agent salaries are adjusted according to assigned field office and LEO availability pay. Please review the OPM Pay Calculator to determine locality pay for specific geographic areas. New Special Agent salaries plus AVP range from $85,296-$136,991.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
The FBI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants are evaluated on core competencies of collaboration, communication, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal ability, leadership, organizing/planning and problem solving/judgment.
Benefits
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Please see the Required Documents and Information tab on the Special Agents career page here: https://fbijobs.gov/career-paths/special-agents.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
See the full Special Agent career page here: https://fbijobs.gov/career-paths/special-agents.
Agency contact information
Human Resources New Agent Staffing
- SAINFO@fbi.gov
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20535
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Next steps
Your application will be processed as soon as you have provided all required documentation. If you are missing any required documentation, please remember to attach additional documents to your profile when they become available and make sure to notify your Applicant Coordinator upon completion. For more information, please visit: https://fbijobs.gov/career-paths/special-agents.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Please see the Required Documents and Information tab on the Special Agents career page here: https://fbijobs.gov/career-paths/special-agents.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
See the full Special Agent career page here: https://fbijobs.gov/career-paths/special-agents.
Agency contact information
Human Resources New Agent Staffing
- SAINFO@fbi.gov
- Address
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20535
US
Next steps
Your application will be processed as soon as you have provided all required documentation. If you are missing any required documentation, please remember to attach additional documents to your profile when they become available and make sure to notify your Applicant Coordinator upon completion. For more information, please visit: https://fbijobs.gov/career-paths/special-agents.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
The mission of the FBI is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Special Agents enforce more than 300 federal statutes and conduct criminal and national security investigations. They seek out cyberthieves, infiltrate organized crime rings and oversee terrorism investigations, often training local, state and foreign counterparts on the latest technologies in intelligence gathering and data analysis.
We need Special Agents with a range of education, backgrounds and skill sets to help us stay ahead of threats. For example, Special Agents with foreign language skills may be asked to interview a victim of human trafficking; those with computer skills may be asked to decipher malicious computer code; those with accounting skills may need to uncover hidden assets; and those with communication and collaboration skills may lead a joint agency investigation. The FBI provides an opportunity for leaders in every community to join our workforce and contribute in a meaningful way.
Please click here to learn more about becoming a Special Agent.
Agency contact information
Human Resources New Agent Staffing
- SAINFO@fbi.gov
- Address
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20535
US