Federal Bureau of Investigation Jobs 2026 – Special Agent – Current Federal 1811s Only in Washington

Salary / Pay Package: $99,461 - $164,785 per year.

This position is open only to current federal law enforcement officers in the 1811 series (DSS 2501s also considered) with at least two years of continuous full-time experience. You must also meet the following requirements.

• 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
• work experience.
• Be eligible for a Top-Secret SCI Clearance.
• Be able to legally possess and 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.

Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws.

• 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.
• Coordinate and participate in searches, seizures, and arrests.
• Carry a firearm and be willing to use force, including deadly force, if necessary.
• Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure readiness required to perform law enforcement duties.
• May be selected to serve on the DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force.

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• Complete the federal application questionnaire.
• Attach your federal resume (using the Resume Builder) and required documents: college transcripts, SF-50 (if current/former federal employee), and any Memorandum for Record for work outside assigned duties.
• Submit your application before the closing date of December 30, 2026.
• After submission, monitor your email for Phase I exam invitation and follow the subsequent steps: Phase I Test, Virtual Information Session, Phase II Test, Conditional Appointment Offer, Background Investigation, Medical Review, Firearms Qualification, Pre-Quantico PFT, and Advanced Special Agent Training.

The application process includes 10 steps: Application/Screening, Phase I Test, Virtual Information Session, Phase II Test, Conditional Appointment Offer, Background Investigation, Fit for Duty Medical Review, Firearms Qualification, Pre-Quantico Physical Fitness Test, and Advanced Special Agent Training.

• Salary is calculated as base + locality pay for Washington, D.C. + availability pay (25% of base+locality). Salary steps adjust based on your SF-50.
• Upon graduation, your salary adjusts to the locality of your assigned field office, plus Law Enforcement Officers' availability pay.
• The FBI guarantees your top three field office preferences for your first assignment (field office only).
• Full or limited relocation costs and a relocation bonus may be available.
• Review the Special Agent Selection Process guide on FBIJOBS before applying.
• Do not attach a cover letter; only required documents as listed. Upload PDFs only (no JPEG, TIFF, PNG, BMP).

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the principal federal investigative agency of the U.S. Department of Justice, responsible for enforcing federal laws and protecting national security. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., and 56 field offices nationwide, the FBI employs special agents, intelligence analysts, and professional staff to address threats ranging from terrorism to cybercrime. For this role, the FBI seeks experienced 1811s to join its ranks through an accelerated training path that values your prior federal law enforcement experience. Applicants should be prepared for a rigorous selection process and a career that demands integrity, physical fitness, and a commitment to justice.