Special Agent: Psychology/Counseling Background

Special is who you are. Agent is what you'll become.

Your background in psychology and counseling has already shaped how you think, how you process information, and approach problems. You've built a strong foundation in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention by learning to interpret information, connect details, and make sense of complex situations. This includes experience with behavioral analysis, early childhood education, and applied behavioral analysis, where focus, adaptability, and sound judgment are required.

How Your Psychology and Counseling Background Translates to a Special Agent Career

This is where your background becomes a starting point, and your career shifts from contributing to the work to determining what happens next. You will 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.

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.
• Must meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.

Education

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher (preferably in psychology or related field such as social work or counseling) from a U.S. accredited college or university. All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.

Salary Level

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

How to Apply

STEP 1: Click on the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website.
STEP 2: 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.
STEP 3: 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.

Other supporting documents:

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement.

Please see instructions on the site for attaching documents.

About the Role

The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. By harnessing your background to transition into federal law enforcement, you can help shape the Bureau’s approach to investigate violent crimes. At the FBI, you will have the opportunity to leverage your skills to protect against cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats.

Responsibilities

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

This is an opportunity to build a career that evolves with you, one where your skills continue to grow as your impact expands. Set yourself apart. Apply today.

Benefits

The FBI offers a supportive work environment that provides the flexibility and resources needed to maintain balance. This includes a commitment to professional growth, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Pay

$93,749.00 - $133,200.00
Salary is commensurate with base, locality, and availability pay.

Schedule

N/A