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Special Agent

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Salt Lake City, UTFull-time$94–133K/yrPosted 1mo ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$94–133K/yr
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License With At Least Six Months Driving ExperienceTS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Federal Bureau of Investigation is hiring a Special Agent. As an FBI Special Agent, you will use your expertise to protect the nation from cyber threats, terrorism, fraud, and evolving risks. You'll conduct high-stakes investigations, apply your specialized knowledge to uncover critical information, and help safeguard public safety. Your transition into this role will be transformative, using your skills to tackle national security challenges in innovative ways.

Key focus areas include Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws, Exercise judgement, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands, and Create and maintain effective liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial and international law enforcement agencies.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree Or Master's Or Doctorate Degree, U.S. Citizen, and Eligible For Top-Secret SCI Clearance. Important skills include Gathering And Analyzing Information, Establishing Solutions, Assessing Vulnerabilities, Considering Risks, Organizing Work Assignments, and Planning Work Assignments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Gathering and Analyzing InformationEstablishing SolutionsAssessing VulnerabilitiesConsidering RisksOrganizing Work AssignmentsPlanning Work AssignmentsPrioritizing Work AssignmentsNavigating Complex EnvironmentsNavigating Evolving EnvironmentsOral CommunicationCommunicationConduct InvestigationsExercise JudgementResourcefulnessVersatilityCreate and Maintain Liaison RelationshipsCoordinate SearchesParticipate in SearchesCoordinate SeizuresParticipate in SeizuresCoordinate ArrestsParticipate in ArrestsCarry a FirearmUse ForceMaintain Physical FitnessGathering and Analyzing Information and DataEstablishing Solutions to ProblemsChoosing the Best OutcomeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work AssignmentsNavigating Complex and/or Evolving EnvironmentsCoordinate Searches, Seizures, and ArrestsUse of Force

Qualifications

1 Year Full-Time Sworn Law Enforcement Work Experience and Bachelor's Degree or Master's or Doctorate DegreeBachelor's Degree or Higher From a U.S. Accredited College or UniversityEligible for Top-Secret SCI ClearanceLegally Possess/Carry a Firearm23-37 Years Old on AppointmentMeet FBI's Employment Eligibility RequirementsPass Physical Fitness TestMeet Medical RequirementsValid Driver's License With at Least Six Months Driving ExperienceAvailable for Assignment to Any of the FBI's 56 Field OfficesU.S. CitizenConsent to Complete Background Investigation

Full job description

As an FBI Special Agent, you will use your expertise to protect the nation from cyber threats, terrorism, fraud, and evolving risks. You'll conduct high-stakes investigations, apply your specialized knowledge to uncover critical information, and help safeguard public safety. Your transition into this role will be transformative, using your skills to tackle national security challenges in innovative ways. GL-09 All applicants must have one year of full-time sworn law enforcement (local, state, tribal or federal) work experience and a bachelor's degree or master's or doctorate degree, no work experience is required. A sworn law enforcement officer is authorized under statute to enforce laws, carry a firearm, make arrests. GL-10 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. Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws. Exercise judgement, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands. Create and maintain effective liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial and international law enforcement agencies. Coordinate and/or participate in searches, seizures, and arrests. Carry a firearm and be willing to use force, to include deadly force, if necessary. Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure readiness required to perform law enforcement duties. Security clearance required: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Conditions of Employment Be a U.S. Citizen Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university. Possess one (1) year of full-time sworn law enforcement (local, state, tribal, or federal) and a bachelor's degree or master's or doctorate degree, and no work experience. OR Possess two (2) years of full-time work experience and a bachelor's degree or one year of full-time work experience and a master's or doctorate degree. AND Be eligible for a Top-Secret SCI Clearance. Be able to legally possess / carry a firearm. Be at least 23 years old and not have reached your 37th birthday on appointment; exceptions may apply. Meet the FBI's Employment Eligibility requirements. Must pass the Physical Fitness Test physical requirements. Meet the medical requirements of the position. Possess a valid driver's license with at least six months driving experience. Be available for assignment to any of the FBI's 56 Field Offices. Travel may be required. 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. All applicants should be prepared to take the PFT immediately upon submission of the application. Education Must have a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.

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