SPECIAL AGENT (GL10 | GS11 | GS12) 1811 ONLY (External - All U.S. Citizens)

As an FBI Special Agent, you will have the opportunity to channel your expertise to protect our nation from cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats. From conducting high-stakes investigations to leveraging your in-depth knowledge to uncover crucial information, your skills are essential to investigating crimes that threaten public safety. Your transition from a specialized career to a special agent role will be transformative, utilizing your expertise to tackle national security challenges in innovative ways.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

You must meet the following requirements at the time of application:

• Be a citizen.
• Have a bachelor’s degree or higher from a accredited college or university.
• Be a current Federal Law Enforcement Officer, occupational series 1811 (2501s considered)
• Possess 2 years of continuous full-time federal law enforcement, 1811 (2501s considered) work experience
• 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.
• Meet the requirements.
• Must pass the Physical Fitness Test .
• Meet the medical 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 56 Field Offices.
• Travel may be required.

MAJOR 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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Please review the list of required documents below and submit them with your application. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualifications outlined in the job announcement and to validate your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. If applying online is a hardship, please email before the closing date for assistance. If you do not submit all required documents, your application will not be processed and will be discontinued.

• Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
• Official or unofficial college transcript(s) that list your degree and the date conferred.
• Notification of Personnel Action SF-50 (current or former federal employees)
• Memorandum for Record: (if applicable) Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, , back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished, no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):Percent of time worked in the position (cannot conflict with main duties)The month/year work began and endedFrequency worked (, daily, monthly, etc.)Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application as type "Other" in the My Career Tools section on the Careers Home page.

Current or Former Members of the Armed Forces

• DD-214, Member 4 copy or Service 2 copy
• Statement of Service (if not yet separated)
• VA letter dated within one year (to include Disabled Veterans)
• SF-15, Veterans’ Preference form (optional)

Please Note:

• DO NOT attach a cover letter.
• Please make sure that all pages are readable when scanning and uploading your documents(s).
• DO NOT upload any picture files (JPEG, TIFF, PNG, BMP).

SPECIAL AGENT APPLICATION PROCESS

The application process includes the following steps, each of which must be successfully completed. Applicants who meet the initial screening criteria will receive an email invitation to take the Phase I exam.

Step 1: Application and Screening
Step 2: Phase I Test
Step 3: Virtual Information Session
Step 4: Phase II Test
Step 5: Conditional Appointment Offer
Step 6: Background Investigation
Step 7: Fit for Duty Medical Review
Step 8: Firearms Qualification
Step 9: Pre-Quantico Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Step 10: Abbreviated Special Agent Training Course
Finish: Career Placement