Special Agent - Psychology/Counseling Background

Duties

You can expect continued specialized training once on board and opportunities to advance your career with leadership development and mentorships. You'll work complex investigations, each providing unique challenges that require innovation and new perspectives. Being a Special Agent can be a lifelong career of unconventional days and amazing experiences, all while creating a safer, more just future for America. Forge your path today.

Valued skills that can help you succeed at the FBI:

• BA/BS degree (preferably in psychology, social work, counseling or similar fields).
• An understanding of human behavior and motivations and the ability to communicate clearly to experts and nonexperts.
• Ability to objectively evaluate nuanced information and make sound judgments.
• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing interpersonal behavior and behavioral patterns, handling sensitive situations and predicting potential threats and risks.

In addition:

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Be detail-oriented, yet able to keep a strategic focus.
• Ability to objectively evaluate information and make sound judgments.
• Honesty and integrity must be the foundation of who you are.
• The drive and commitment to make a difference in the communities you serve.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Adhere to strict standards of conduct.
• Undergo a rigorous background investigation, credit checks and a polygraph in order to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
• Pass all physical fitness requirements; must be physically fit to complete training at the FBI Academy at Quantico, VA, and maintain a high level of fitness throughout your career.
• Pass a medical exam, which includes, but is not limited to, meeting visual and hearing standards.
• Successfully complete approximately 19 weeks of employment as a Special Agent trainee, while housed at the FBI Academy at Quantico.
• Upon graduation from the FBI Academy, be available to transfer to one of the FBI's 56 Field Offices, including San Juan, Puerto Rico or remote resident agencies (satellite offices) to meet the needs of the FBI. Special Agents rarely return to their processing office. Applicants should ensure that their families are prepared for and support this move.
• Throughout your career, be available for temporary duty assignments anywhere in the world, on either a temporary or a long-term basis.
• Work a minimum of a 50-hour workweek, which may include irregular hours, and be on-call 24/7, including holidays and weekends.
• Be willing and able to participate in arrests, execute search warrants, raids and similar assignments.

For more information on eligibility requirements see: https://www.fbijobs.gov/working-at-FBI/eligibility.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Please see the Required Documents and Information tab on the Special Agents career page here: https://fbijobs.gov/career-paths/special-agents.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  See the full Special Agent career page here: https://fbijobs.gov/career-paths/special-agents.

  Agency contact information

  Human Resources New Agent Staffing

  Email

  SAINFO@fbi.gov

  Address

  Federal Bureau of Investigation
  935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
  Washington, DC 20535
  US

  Next steps

  Your application will be processed as soon as you have provided all required documentation. If you are missing any required documentation, please remember to attach additional documents to your profile when they become available and make sure to notify your Applicant Coordinator upon completion. For more information, please visit: https://fbijobs.gov/career-paths/special-agents.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.