Special Agent with Law and Legal Expertise
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
San Francisco, California, United States · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- USD 93,749 – USD 133,200 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens meeting FBI employment standards and able to secure a Top Secret SCI clearance. Candidates should possess a bachelor's or Juris Doctor degree from a U.S. accredited institution, preferably related to law.
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
Job Overview
This role has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. As a Special Agent at the FBI, your career will be characterized by critical thinking, swift analysis, and decisive action during events impacting national security. The position leverages your legal background to expand into federal law enforcement, focusing on combating violent crime, cyber threats, terrorism, fraud, and other emerging dangers. You will apply your analytical proficiency, keen attention to detail, and experience processing complex information to uncover evidence, identify patterns, and bolster investigations that protect public safety.
Role Transition and Growth
Transitioning from your specialized legal career, you’ll broaden the application of your expertise to critically engage with diverse, complex scenarios. The role demands adaptability and resilience amid dynamic challenges. The Bureau supports your development by offering professional growth opportunities, competitive pay with benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes balance and resources.
Utilizing Your Legal Background
Your law and legal experience has equipped you with skills in litigation, financial assessment, legal documentation, presentations, inventory oversight, and conflict resolution. These skills form a strong foundation to interpret information, connect details, and analyze complicated situations. At the FBI, these capabilities transform into investigative insights and critical ownership of cases, moving from support to key decision-making responsibilities.
Major Responsibilities
- Design and execute investigations involving federal law violations, cybersecurity threats, and public safety issues.
- Employ judgment, creativity, and adaptability to meet varied investigative needs.
- Develop and sustain coordination with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement entities.
- Maintain physical fitness standards to fulfill law enforcement duties effectively.
Essential Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
- Ability to obtain Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance is required.
- Willingness to travel as needed for the role.
- Compliance with the FBI's Employment Eligibility criteria.
- Bachelor’s or Juris Doctor degree, preferably in law, legal studies, or related field, from an accredited U.S. institution; degree verification through transcripts is mandatory.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is from $93,749 to $133,200 annually, factoring in base pay, locality adjustments, and availability pay.
Application Process
To apply, candidates must submit a resume detailing relevant experience with dates (maximum two pages) and attach supporting documents such as college transcripts and, if applicable, military or veteran documentation. All required documents must be submitted to complete the application successfully.
Equal Opportunity
The FBI is committed to equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, marital or parental status, disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy, or any non-merit based factors.