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Federal Bureau of Investigation

Special Agent - 1811 ONLY

Department of Justice · Location Negotiable After Selection

Salary
$103,236 - $197,200 per year
Pay grade
GL-10 to 13
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-13001549-26-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

Please note: Applicants must be current, federal 1811s (DSS 2501s considered) at another federal agency with at least two (2) years of continuous 1811 (DSS 2501s considered) experience. All applicants should be prepared to take the PFT immediately upon submission of the application.

Education

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

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