Special Agent : Cybersecurity / Technology Expertise

Special Agent-Gl-1811-10 (External - All U.S. Citizens)

The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. The job title is Special Agent-Gl-1811-10 (External - All U.S. Citizens) at the full performance level GS-13. The location is U.S. Locations with a minimum of 50 hours per week. The job type is full time / permanent and is open to all U.S. citizens. The salary is $99,461 - $128,329 per year (calculation is base + locality + availability pay). Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation.

Job Summary : 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 U.S. citizen
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Possess full-time professional 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.
• Possess a valid drivers license with at least six months of driving experience.
• Be available for assignment to any of the FBIs 55 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.

All applicants will be rated on the following competencies :

Specialized Experience (SE) : 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 bachelors degree OR demonstrate one year of SE with at least a masters 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.

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.

Current or Former Members of the Armed Forces :

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 : Meet and Greet Information Session Step 4 : Official Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Step 5 : Phase II Test Step 6 : Conditional Appointment Offer Step 7 : Background Investigation Step 8 : Fit for Duty Medical Review Step 9 : Pre-Quantico Physical Fitness Test (PFT) (if applicable) Step 10 : Basic Field Training Course Finish : Career Placement

Additional Information

Veterans Preference : If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

Nepotism : Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorsing a relatives appointment or promotion. During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodation Request : The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and / or hiring process, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by email at , phone at 202-324-2158, or fax at 202-324-3976. This email address is for reasonable accommodation requests only. Do not send applications or unrelated inquiries to this address, as they will not be considered.