Help Duties
- Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws.
- Exercise judgement, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
- Create and maintain effective liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement agencies.
- Coordinate and/or participate in searches, seizures, and arrests.
- Carry a firearm and be willing to use force, to include deadly force, if necessary.
- Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure readiness required to perform law enforcement duties.
Requirements Conditions of Employment
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be eligible for a Top-Secret SCI Clearance.
- Be able to legally possess / carry a firearm.
- Be at least 23 years old and not have reached your 37th birthday on appointment; exceptions may apply.
- Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.
- Have required, full-time professional work experience.
- Meet the FBI's Employment Eligibility requirements.
- Meet the medical and physical requirements of the position .
- Possess a valid driver's license with at least six months driving experience.
- Be available for assignment to any of the FBI's 55 Field Offices.
Qualifications
Current or former federal employees must meet the specialized experience required as outlined below at the GS-8 level or higher.
All Applicants Must
Demonstrate two years of SE with a bachelor's degree
OR
Demonstrate one year of SE with at least a master's degree
SE Is Defined As
- Gathering and analyzing information and data to make proper conclusions or decisions.
- Establishing solutions to problems, assessing vulnerabilities, considering risks, and choosing the best outcome.
- Organizing, planning, and prioritizing various and competing work assignments.
- Consistently navigating complex and/or evolving environments.
- Communicating orally and in writing to prepare and present reports, briefings, and/or exchange information.
Education
BA/BS degree
Additional Information
Salary and Compensation:
- In addition to base salary, New Agent Trainees receive locality pay for the Washington, D.C. area plus availability pay, which is 25% of the base and locality pay (the calculation is 25% x (base + locality).
- Upon graduation from training, your salary will be adjusted according to the locality of your office assignment and Law Enforcement Officers' availability pay
You should review the Special Agent Selection Process: All You Need to Know to Apply guide before you begin the application process. This guide provides helpful information about processing for the Special Agent position.
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