Special Agent Criminal Investigator Professional

Special Agent (1811 Only):
Criminal Investigator Professional

Join the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a Special Agent in our 1811‑only Criminal Investigator program. Transitioning from your current federal 1811 role to a special agent isn’t just a career change—it’s an opportunity to amplify your expertise while impacting communities nationwide. Your contributions will be measured by distinctive casework, strong partnerships with federal, state, and local police, and the reputation you bring to federal law enforcement.

Our initiative shortens the traditional wait time by prioritizing experienced 1811s for training ’ll fast‑track to become an FBI special agent in just nine weeks while maintaining the rigorous standards the FBI is known for.

The FBI matches your dedication with professional growth, a supportive work environment, and benefits that include an expedited hiring, a matching to the highest previous rate up to GS‑12 Step 10, guaranteed field office placement in one of your top three choice locations, and more.

• 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

Required Documents
:

• Your resume (no more than two (2) pages).
• College transcripts, if qualifying.
• Veterans: DD 214;
  Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF‑15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.
• Notification of Personnel Action SF‑50 (current or former federal employees).

Pay range: $99,461.00–$
Salary is commensurate with base, locality, and availability pay. Agent trainees receive locality pay for the Washington, D.C. area plus availability pay (25% of base and locality).

• 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 any additional unrelated factors.

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