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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (Special Agent - Law Enforcement/ Military Background) Jobs August 2026

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Posted On Monday 6th July 2026
Organization Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Location Washington
Job Type Full Time
Address 935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington 20535
Last Date Wednesday 30th December 2026
Pay Grade GL 10

Job Description

Special Agent - Law Enforcement/ Military Background is listed by Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI is hiring Distinct Agents with a law enforcement or military background to shield the nation from cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats.

As a Unique Agent, you’ll strategy and run investigations of potential federal law violations, exercise judgment and resourcefulness in demanding situations, and uphold liaison with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement agencies.

You’ll organize searches, seizures, and arrests, transport a firearm, and keep up physical fitness. This role suits people with specialized expertise in gathering and analyzing details, solving issues, assessing vulnerabilities, and communicating effectively.

The role is exempt from the federal civilian hiring freeze and gives a pay span of $99,461 to $128,329 per year, such as locality and availability settle. Upon graduation from training, pay adjusts set on office assignment. You must be committed to upholding the guideline of law and the Constitution.

Salary & Compensation

Pay / Pay Package: $99,461 - $128,329 per year.

Qualification

All you must have a bachelor's degree from a U.S. Accredited college or university and two years of full-time operate know-how (or one year with an cutting degree).

Specialized Background (SE) is needed, defined as gathering and analyzing data, setting up remedies, organizing competing assignments, managing involved environments, and communicating orally and in writing.

  • U.S. Citizenship called for.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. Accredited college or university.
  • Two years of full-time expert function expertise (one year if you’ve a master's or doctorate).
  • Demonstrated Specialized Experience (SE) in analysis, problem-solving, planning, and communication.
  • Eligible for a Top-Secret SCI Clearance.
  • Must be at least 23 years longstanding and not have reached 37th birthday on appointment (exceptions may put in).
  • Aptitude to legally possess and bear a firearm.
  • Sound driver's license with at least six months driving know-how.
  • Available for assignment to any of the FBI's 56 Field Offices.
  • Consent to background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph.

Role Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws.
  • Exercise judgment, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
  • Build and maintain reliable liaison relationships with federal, state, nearby, 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, covering deadly force, if needed.
  • Uphold a level of physical fitness required for law enforcement duties.
  • Travel may be needed.

How to Apply

  1. Unseal the USAJOBS announcement and with your USAJOBS/Login.gov account.
  2. Wrap up the federal submission questionnaire.
  3. Attach your federal resume (using the Resume Builder) and called for documents: college transcripts, SF-50 (if federal employee), and any Memorandum for Record for additional tasks.
  4. Don’t attach a include letter or picture files (JPEG, TIFF, PNG, BMP).
  5. Evaluate the Distinct Agent Picking Process manual before putting in.

Additional Information

  • Pay includes base cover, locality pay for Washington D.C. Sphere, and availability settle (25% of base+locality).
  • Upon graduation from training, pay adjusts to your office assignment locality.
  • This role is exempt from the federal civilian hiring freeze.
  • You must be U.S. Citizens and consent to a full background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph.
  • Existing or former military participants should supply DD-214, Statement of Solution, or VA letter.
  • The FBI has 56 field offices; you must be on offer for assignment anywhere.
  • Upsides cover federal health insurance, retirement, and paid depart.

About Company

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the principal federal investigative agency of the U.S. Department of Justice, tasked with protecting national security and enforcing federal laws. The FBI's Special Agent role is critical to investigating crimes such as terrorism, cyberattacks, and fraud.

For candidates with law enforcement or military backgrounds, this role provides a straight way to assist the nation using current expertise in a federal law enforcement capacity. Federal Bureau of Investigation is named as the hiring organization for the Special Agent - Law Enforcement/ Military Background post.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common applicant questions about this position, eligibility and the application process.

What are the age needs for FBI Special Agent?
You must be at least 23 years old and not have reached your 37th birthday on appointment, though exceptions may apply.
Do I want a college degree to register for FBI Unique Agent?
Yes, a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. Accredited college or university is called for. An cutting degree can cut the function expertise requirement.
What is Specialized Background (SE) for FBI Unique Agent?
SE covers gathering and analyzing details, solving issues, organizing competing assignments, managing involved environments, and communicating orally and in writing.
How do I put in for the FBI Unique Agent position?
Put in through the official application portal by signing in, completing the questionnaire, and attaching your federal resume and required documents. Don’t attach a include letter.
What documents are needed for the FBI Distinct Agent submission?
You require a federal resume (using Resume Builder), college transcripts, SF-50 (if federal employee), and any Memorandum for Record for additional tasks. Military participants demand DD-214 or Statement of Offering.
Is the FBI Unique Agent post exempt from the hiring freeze?
Yes, this role has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.
Where will I be assigned as an FBI Unique Agent?
You must be on offer for assignment to any of the FBI's 56 Field Offices across the United States.
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