Special Agent : Psychology / Counseling Expertise

Special Agent : Psychology / Counseling Expertise

Use your psychology background to become an FBI special agent! The transition from counseling to special agent is more than a career move—it's an opportunity to upskill and become an expert in your field.

At the FBI, you won't just use your crisis intervention experience; you'll also build on it by working on cases that challenge you to think critically, adapt quickly, and collaborate with elite professionals tackling national security threats. Your ability to uncover crucial information, problem-solve, and apply your technical knowledge will help protect our nation from cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats.

With specialized training, real-world investigative experience, and access to cutting-edge technology, you'll refine your behavioral therapy and social services skills, enhance your expertise, and develop the foundation to become a leader in your field.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws, cybersecurity, and public safety.
• Exercise judgment, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
• Create and maintain effective liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure the readiness required to perform law enforcement duties.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.

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