Special Agent - STEM Physical Sciences Background

Overview

Transforming from a scientist to a special agent is a unique opportunity to build on your skills and become an expert in a new field. At the FBI, you will work with the best to expand your expertise so that you can think critically, adapt quickly, and work on the most challenging cases. Your ability to uncover crucial information, problem-solve, and apply your chemistry experience to the work will help protect our nation from cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats.

All applicants must have two years of full-time work experience and a bachelor s degree or one year of full-time work experience if you have an advanced degree (master s or doctorate degree). All applicants should demonstrate Specialized Experience (SE). SE is defined as:

• Gathering and analyzing information and data to make proper conclusions or decisions.
• Establishing solutions to problems, assessing vulnerabilities, considering risks, and choosing the best outcome.
• Organizing, planning, and prioritizing various and competing work assignments.
• Consistently navigating complex and/or evolving environments.
• Communicating orally and in writing to prepare and present reports, briefings, and/or exchange information.