Linguistics Expert Turned Special Agent

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

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) invites you to apply as a special agent, where analytical thinking, rigorous discipline, and decisive action protect national security. Your linguistics background translates into cross-cultural communication, translation, and bilingual insights critical to investigations involving cyber, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a bachelor's degree or higher, be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance, and be

Qualifications

• Linguistics background supports evaluating information, cross-cultural communication and bilingual translation.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Clear ability to operate under pressure with sound judgment in investigations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws, cybersecurity, and public safety.
• Exercise judgment, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
• Create and maintain effective liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure readiness to perform law enforcement duties.

Skills

Linguistics expertise

Cross-cultural communication

Bilingual translation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) invites you to apply as a special agent, where analytical thinking, rigorous discipline, and decisive action protect national security. Your linguistics background translates into cross-cultural communication, translation, and bilingual insights critical to investigations involving cyber, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a bachelor's degree or higher, be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance, and be