Special Agent Criminal Investigator Professional

Special Agent (1811 Only):
Criminal Investigator Professional

Join to apply for the Special Agent (1811 Only):
Criminal Investigator Professional role at Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). As an experienced federal criminal investigator, you’ll measure your contributions by distinctive case work, strengthen police partnerships, and bring a strong reputation to federal law enforcement.

The role offers an expedited hiring process, a match to the highest previous rate up to GS‑12 Step 10, guaranteed field office placement in one of your top three choice locations, and other benefits.

1811-ONLY SPECIAL AGENT APPLICATION PROCESS

The 1811-only 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 7:
  Fit for Duty Medical Review
• Step 8:
  Firearms Qualification
• Step 10:
  Abbreviated Special Agent Training Course

Steps to Submit Your Application

• Click 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 must complete all sections of the form and attach all required documents.
• Supporting documents: resume (max two pages), college transcripts if applicable, DD‑214 for veterans, SF‑15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later for disabled veterans, SF‑50 for personnel action (current or former federal employees).

Pay level for this position:

• $99,461.00–$

Salary is commensurate with base, locality, and availability pay. Agent trainees receive locality pay for the Washington, D.C. area plus availability pay of 25% of base and locality pay.

• 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 readiness required to perform law‑enforcement duties.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
• Must be a current federal law‑enforcement officer (occupational series 1811).
• Must have at least two (2) years of full‑time, consecutive federal 1811 law‑enforcement work experience.
• Must pass an FBI pistol qualification on an FBI‑issued firearm prior to attending ASAT.
• Must meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.
• Must be willing to travel as required.

• 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.

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non‑merit factors.