FBI Special Agent
Open to ALL U.S. Citizens
- 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.
- All federal employees who opted into the Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) MUST resign prior to appointment in their new position .
Job Summary
Working Hours: minimum of 50 hours per week
Base Scale and Grade: GL-1811-10
Salary: $99,461 – $128,329 per year (calculation is base + locality + availability pay)
- In addition to base salary, 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
Full Performance level: GS-13
Duration: Full time/Permanent
Key Requirements: You must meet the following requirements at the time of application:
- 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.
- Travel may be required.
Mission Statement: The mission of the FBI is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States.
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.