Cyber & National Security Special Agent

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Moline (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 133,000; Full time

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

Qualifications

• Be a U.S. Citizen.
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Possess one year of full-time sworn law enforcement experience and a bachelor's degree or a master's/doctorate degree and no work experience, OR two years of full-time work experience with a bachelor's degree or one year with a master's/doctorate.
• 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.
• Meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

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