Cyber & National Security Special Agent

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

Job summary

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking a Special Agent to protect the nation from cyber-attacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats. The role involves high-stakes investigations and leveraging extensive expertise to uncover crucial information for national security challenges.

You will compete in a rigorous selection process, undergo the Phase I–II exams, and ultimately join the Special Agent workforce with field assignments across 56 offices.

Qualifications

• Be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• One year of full-time sworn law enforcement experience and a bachelor's degree or a master’s/doctorate with no work experience, OR two years of work experience with a bachelor’s degree or one year with a master’s/doctorate.
• Two years of work experience with a bachelor’s degree or one year with a master’s/doctorate.
• Be eligible for Top-Secret SCI clearance.
• Be able to legally possess 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 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.

Skills

US Citizenship

Be able to carry a firearm

Meet fitness requirements

Available for 56 field offices

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking a Special Agent to protect the nation from cyber-attacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats. The role involves high-stakes investigations and leveraging extensive expertise to uncover crucial information for national security challenges.

You will compete in a rigorous selection process, undergo the Phase I–II exams, and ultimately join the Special Agent workforce with field assignments across 56 offices.