Special Agent : Law / Legal Background

Special Agent-Gl-1811-10

The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. Job Title : Special Agent-Gl-1811-10 (External - All U.S. Citizens) Full Performance Level : GS-13 Location : U.S. Locations Working Hours : Minimum of 50 hours per week Job Type : Full Time / Permanent Who May Apply : Open to ALL U.S. Citizens Salary : $99,461 - $128,329 per year (calculation is base + locality + availability pay) Please note : 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. Salary information : 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.

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.
• Meet the requirements.
• 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.

Major Duties

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies :

Qualifications and Evaluations

Please make sure your specialized experience / requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. 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 bachelor's degree OR demonstrate one year of SE with at least a master's degree. SE is defined as :

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.

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.

Additional Information