Special Agent: Engineering Expertise for National Security

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 94,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks engineers transitioning into a Special Agent career to help protect national security by applying analytical thinking to investigations involving cyber threats, terrorism, and violent crime.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen with a bachelor’s degree (engineering preferred), eligibility to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance, willingness to travel, and compliance with FBI employment requirements. Salary ranges are commensurate with locality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in engineering or related field, from a U.S. accredited college.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must meet FBI Employment Eligibility requirements.

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 the readiness required to perform law enforcement duties.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (engineering preferred)

Job description

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks engineers transitioning into a Special Agent career to help protect national security by applying analytical thinking to investigations involving cyber threats, terrorism, and violent crime.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen with a bachelor’s degree (engineering preferred), eligibility to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance, willingness to travel, and compliance with FBI employment requirements. Salary ranges are commensurate with locality.