Special Agent

divh2Special Agent Position/h2pThe position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. Job Title: Special Agent, GL-10 Full Performance Level: GS-13 Location: U.S. Locations Working Hours: Minimum of 50 hours per week Job Type: Full Time/Permanent Who May Apply: Open to ALL U.S. Citizens Salary: $99,461 - $128,329 per year (calculation is base + locality + availability pay) Please note: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation./ppJob Summary: As an FBI Special Agent, you will have the opportunity to channel your expertise to protect our nation from cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats. From conducting high-stakes investigations to leveraging your in-depth knowledge to uncover crucial information, your skills are essential to investigating crimes that threaten public safety. Your transition from a specialized career to a special agent role will be transformative, utilizing your expertise to tackle national security challenges in innovative ways./ppKey Requirements: You must meet the following requirements at the time of application:/pulliBe a U.S. Citizen/liliHave a bachelors degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university./liliPossess full-time professional work experience./liliBe eligible for a Top-Secret SCI Clearance./liliBe able to legally possess / carry a firearm./liliBe at least 23 years old and not have reached your 37th birthday on appointment; exceptions may apply./liliMeet the requirements./liliMust pass the Physical Fitness Test./liliMeet the medical requirements of the position./liliPossess a valid drivers license with at least six months driving experience./liliBe available for assignment to any of the FBIs 56 Field Offices./liliTravel may be required./li/ulpMajor Duties:/pulliPlan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws./liliExercise judgement, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands./liliCreate and maintain effective liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial and international law enforcement agencies./liliCoordinate and/or participate in searches, seizures, and arrests./liliCarry a firearm and be willing to use force, to include deadly force, if necessary./liliMaintain a level of physical fitness to ensure readiness required to perform law enforcement duties./li/ulpAll applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:/pulliCollaboration/liliCommunication/liliFlexibility/Adaptability/liliInitiative/liliInterpersonal Ability/liliLeadership/liliOrganizing and Planning/liliProblem Solving and Judgment/li/ulpQualifications and Evaluations: All applicants must have two years of full-time work experience and a bachelors degree or one year of full-time work experience if you have an advanced degree (masters or doctorate degree) All applicants should demonstrate Specialized Experience (SE). SE is defined as:/pulliGathering and analyzing information and data to make proper conclusions or decisions./liliEstablishing solutions to problems, assessing vulnerabilities, considering risks, and choosing the best outcome./liliOrganizing, planning, and prioritizing various and competing work assignments./liliConsistently navigating complex and/or evolving environments./liliCommunicating orally and in writing to prepare and present reports, briefings, and/or exchange information./li/ulpRequired Documentation: Please review the list of required documents below and submit them with your application. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualifications outlined in the job announcement and to validate your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. If applying online is a hardship, please email before the closing date for assistance. If you do not submit all required documents, your application will not be processed and will be discontinued./pulliUtilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes./liliOfficial or unofficial college transcript(s) that list your degree and the date conferred from a U.S. accredited college or university./liliNotification of Personnel Action SF-50 (current or former federal employees)/liliMemorandum for Record: (if applicable) Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i.e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished, no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):/liulliPercent of time worked in the position (cannot conflict with main duties)/liliThe month/year work began and ended/liliFrequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)/liliSpecific duties performed/li/ulliCurrent or Former Members of the Armed Forces/liulliDD-214, Member 4 copy or Service 2 copy/liliStatement of Service (if not yet separated)/liliVA letter dated within one year (to include Disabled Veterans)/liliSF-15, Veterans Preference form (optional)/li/ulliPlease Note:/liulliDO NOT attach a cover letter./liliPlease make sure that all pages are readable when scanning and uploading your documents(s)./liliDO NOT upload any picture files (JPEG, TIFF, PNG, BMP)./li/ul/ulpSpecial Agent Application Process: The 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./pulliStep 1: Application and Screening/liliStep 2: Phase I Test/liliStep 3: Meet and Greet Information Session/liliStep 4: Official Physical Fitness Test (PFT)/liliStep 5: Phase II Test/liliStep 6: Conditional Appointment Offer/liliStep 7: Background Investigation/liliStep 8: Fit for Duty Medical Review/liliStep 9: Pre-Quantico Physical Fitness Test (PFT) (if applicable)/liliStep 10: Basic Field Training Course/liliFinish: Career Placement/li/ulpAdditional Information:/pulliYou are strongly encouraged to review the guide before beginning the application process. This guide provides helpful information about the application and selection for the Special Agent position./liliProbationary employees are typically precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Veterans preference may be subject to a one-year probationary period./liliUpon successful completion of the two-year probationary period, Special Agents will transition from the GL to the General Schedule (GS) pay scale./liliAll FBI positions are in the excepted service./liliPositions with fitness-for-duty requirements or those requiring international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations./liliFailure to provide the required and relevant information as outlined in this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete and will be evaluated solely on the information you provide./liliThe identification of promotion potential in this announcement is not a guarantee of promotion. Advancement will depend on administrative approval, operational needs, and performance of higher-level duties./li/ulpVeterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency./ppNepotism: Nepotism is the act/p/div