Special Agent: Military/Law Enforcement Background

Specialties

Your background in military and law enforcement has already shaped how you think, how you process information, and approach problems. You’ve built a strong foundation in military operations, security operations, and physical security by learning to interpret information, connect details, and make sense of complex situations. This includes experience with criminal justice, information security, and security information and event management (SIEM), where focus, adaptability, and sound judgment are required.

What You Bring

At the FBI, that foundation becomes something more. What you’ve learned to recognize as data, patterns, or signals becomes evidence. What you’ve mastered within your field becomes insight. What you’ve supported becomes something you’re trusted to own.

How You Can Make a Difference

You will have the opportunity to leverage your skills to protect against cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats. Using your analytical skills, data analysis capabilities, attention to detail, and experience working with complex data, you will identify patterns, uncover critical information, and support investigations that address threats to public safety.

Transition

Your transition from a specialized career into the special agent role is designed to expand how your expertise is applied, encouraging you to think critically, and operate across a range of complex scenarios. Every day brings new challenges that demand adaptability and resilience, but you’re not alone on this journey. The Bureau matches your dedication with a commitment to professional growth, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that provides the flexibility and resources needed to maintain balance.

How to Apply

• Click on the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website.
• Click the “Start” button to begin. You will be prompted to either sign in to continue or register with FBIJobs if you don’t already have an account.
• Follow the step-by-step process to submit your interest. You will be guided through each step. You must complete all sections of the form AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED to successfully submit your interest.

Required Documents

• Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates.
• Please note your resume MUST NOT exceed two (2) pages.
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Salary Level

Pay level for this position: $93,749.00 - $133,200.00
Salary is commensurate with base, locality, and availability pay.

Major Duties

• 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

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.

Education

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university. All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.