Special Agent with Psychology or Counseling Expertise

Job Overview

This federal special agent role offers an exceptional chance to employ your psychology or counseling background in safeguarding national security. Your critical thinking, data analysis, and attention to detail will be essential in detecting patterns, obtaining vital information, and assisting investigations addressing terrorism, cybercrime, fraud, and other threats.

Major Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations into possible breaches of federal laws, cybersecurity threats, and issues impacting public safety.
• Apply sound judgment and remain versatile to meet complex investigative requirements.
• Develop and sustain effective collaborative relationships with law enforcement agencies across federal, state, tribal, local, territorial, and international levels.
• Maintain physical fitness to meet the law enforcement readiness standards.

Qualifications and Eligibility

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance is required.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Must comply with all FBI employment eligibility criteria.
• Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. accredited university; degrees in psychology, social work, counseling, or related fields are preferred.
• Submission of official college transcripts for degree verification is required.

Background and Career Transition

Your expertise in psychology and counseling—including mental health counseling, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, behavioral analysis, and applied behavioral analysis—provides a foundation for understanding complex information, recognizing behavioral patterns, and exercising sound judgment. Joining the Bureau allows you to transform this foundation into actionable intelligence and investigative insights.

Compensation

The salary range for this position spans from $93,749 to $133,200 annually, reflecting base, locality, and availability pay adjustments.

Additional Information

This position is exempt from the federal civilian hiring freeze. The FBI is committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibits discrimination in selection. You are encouraged to apply to join a dynamic environment supporting professional advancement, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and resources to maintain work-life balance.

Application Instructions

• Prepare a resume no longer than two pages, including relevant work experience with start and end dates.
• Attach supporting documents such as official transcripts and veterans' documentation if applicable.
• Complete all online application sections and required document submissions as per the FBI's official process.