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Federal Bureau of Investigation

Special Agent

Department of Justice · Location Negotiable After Selection

Salary
$93,749 - $133,200 per year
Pay grade
GL-9 to 10
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Jul 7, 2026
Closes
Jul 6, 2027
Remote
No
Telework eligible
No
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Promotion potential
13
Announcement
DESTIMP-13001354-26-VL

Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Competitive service · Excepted service · Individuals with disabilities · Internal to an agency · Military spouses · Open to the public · Veterans

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Summary

As an FBI Special Agent, you will use your expertise to protect the nation from cyber threats, terrorism, fraud, and evolving risks. You'll conduct high-stakes investigations, apply your specialized knowledge to uncover critical information, and help safeguard public safety. Your transition into this role will be transformative, using your skills to tackle national security challenges in innovative ways.

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.

Qualifications

GL-09 All applicants must have one year of full-time sworn law enforcement (local, state, tribal or federal) work experience and a bachelor's degree or master's or doctorate degree, no work experience is required. A sworn law enforcement officer is authorized under statute to enforce laws, carry a firearm, make arrests. GL-10 All applicants must have two years of full-time work experience and a bachelor's degree or one year of full time work experience if you have an advanced degree (master's or doctorate degree). All applicants should demonstrate Specialized Experience (SE).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

Must have a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.

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