Linguistics Expert to Special Agent – National Security

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

Job summary

The FBI seeks a Special Agent with linguistics expertise to help protect national security through analytical thinking and precise language skills. You will apply cross-cultural communication, translation, and bilingual capabilities to investigations involving cyber threats, terrorism, fraud, and evolving risks.

Advancement opportunities, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits accompany a role that operates across complex scenarios in a demanding federal environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Preferred: linguistics, foreign language or related field.
• Experience with teaching English as a second language or curriculum assessment is relevant.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct investigations of federal laws, cybersecurity and public safety.
• Exercise judgment and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
• Maintain liaison with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial and international law enforcement.
• Maintain physical fitness to meet law enforcement duties.

Skills

Cross-cultural communication

Technical translation

Bilingual communications

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Linguistics/Foreign language preferred

Job description

The FBI seeks a Special Agent with linguistics expertise to help protect national security through analytical thinking and precise language skills. You will apply cross-cultural communication, translation, and bilingual capabilities to investigations involving cyber threats, terrorism, fraud, and evolving risks.

Advancement opportunities, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits accompany a role that operates across complex scenarios in a demanding federal environment.