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Special Agent - Current Federal 1811s Only

Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Summary

As an experienced federal criminal investigator, you know that true leadership is not defined by a title. It is measured by the impact of your casework, the partnerships you strengthen, and the reputation you bring. The FBI's Advanced Special Agent Training (ASAT) recognizes the depth of your federal experience and accelerates your progression with a 9-week (condensed from 18-weeks), fast-tracked program while maintaining the rigor, discipline, and standards the FBI is known for.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
10/10/2025 to 10/09/2026
Salary
$99,461 to - $164,785 per year

(Calculation is base + locality + availability pay.) Please see additional information below for more details.

Pay scale & grade
GS 10 - 12
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Location Negotiable After Selection
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DESTIMP-12814952-26-VL
Control number
847955600

This job is open to

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Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

Duties

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  • 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.
  • You may also be selected to be a part of the DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force. D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.
  • Be a current Federal Law Enforcement Officer (occupational series 1811, DSS 2501s will also be considered)
  • Possess 2 years of continuous full-time federal law enforcement (1811, or DSS 2501) 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 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 56 Field Offices.
  • Travel may be required.

Qualifications

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: Advanced Special Agent Training Course
Finish: Career Placement

Education

BA/BS degree from a U.S.-accredited college or university.

Additional information

The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

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). Salary steps will be adjusted based on SF-50.
  • Upon graduation from training, your salary will be adjusted according to the locality of your office assignment and Law Enforcement Officers' availability pay
  • Guaranteed top three first office assignment (Field Office only).
  • Full or Limited relocation cost (if applicable).
  • Relocation bonus (if applicable).
You are strongly encouraged to review the Special Agent Selection Process: All You Need to Know to Apply guide before beginning the application process. This guide provides helpful information about the application and selection for the Special Agent position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants must be current, federal 1811s at another federal agency with at least two (2) years of continuous 1811 experience.

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