Special Agent: Physical Sciences Expert for National-Security

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

Job summary

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks qualified individuals for Special Agent roles to plan and conduct investigations involving federal laws, cybersecurity, and public security. Candidates will exercise judgment and adapt across demanding priorities while building liaison with multiple law enforcement partners.

Education requires a bachelor’s degree or higher (preferably in physical sciences or related fields such as biology, chemistry, or physics) from a U.S.

Qualifications

• Candidates must apply analytical thinking to evaluate information and support investigations.
• Strong data analysis capabilities are required to identify patterns and critical information.
• Attention to detail is essential for judgment and decision making in complex scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws, cybersecurity, and public security.
• 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 (physical sciences or related field)

Job description

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks qualified individuals for Special Agent roles to plan and conduct investigations involving federal laws, cybersecurity, and public security. Candidates will exercise judgment and adapt across demanding priorities while building liaison with multiple law enforcement partners.

Education requires a bachelor’s degree or higher (preferably in physical sciences or related fields such as biology, chemistry, or physics) from a U.S.