Linguistics Specialist to Special Agent: Protect & Investigate

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

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) invites specialists in linguistics to join as a special agent, a career defined by how you think, analyze, and act in moments that directly impact national security. By harnessing your linguistics background, you transition into federal law enforcement to help shape the Bureau’s approach to investigations of cyber threats, terrorism, fraud, and evolving risks.

Special is who you are. Agent is what you’ll become.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in linguistics, foreign language, or related field.
• Degrees must be verified by transcripts.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

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 liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure the readiness required to perform law enforcement duties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Cross-cultural communication

Bilingual communications

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in linguistics or foreign language from a U.S. college/university

Job description

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) invites specialists in linguistics to join as a special agent, a career defined by how you think, analyze, and act in moments that directly impact national security. By harnessing your linguistics background, you transition into federal law enforcement to help shape the Bureau’s approach to investigations of cyber threats, terrorism, fraud, and evolving risks.

Special is who you are. Agent is what you’ll become.