Special Agent: Linguistics for Security Investigations

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks a linguistics-oriented Special Agent to apply analytical and linguistic skills to national security investigations in the United States. You will evaluate information, translate complex material, and coordinate with diverse agencies to protect public safety.

This career emphasizes critical thinking, adaptability, and disciplined decision-making under pressure, with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Your linguistics expertise informs evaluation of information, navigation of complexity, and precise operation.
• Cross-cultural communication, technical translation, and bilingual communications are core strengths honed through language teaching, curriculum assessment, and tutoring.
• This background supports decisions that require evaluating complex situations, making decisions under pressure, and applying judgment where outcomes matter.

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

Linguistics expertise

Cross-cultural communication

Technical translation

Bilingual communications

Judgment under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferably linguistics, foreign language, or related field)

Job description

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks a linguistics-oriented Special Agent to apply analytical and linguistic skills to national security investigations in the United States. You will evaluate information, translate complex material, and coordinate with diverse agencies to protect public safety.

This career emphasizes critical thinking, adaptability, and disciplined decision-making under pressure, with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits