Special Agent with Psychology or Counseling Expertise

Job Overview

This federal role has been exempted from the civilian hiring freeze. As an FBI special agent, your intellectual approach and decisive actions directly influence national security. Transitioning your expertise into federal law enforcement enables you to investigate violent crimes and respond to threats such as cyberattacks, terrorism, and fraud. Your skills in data analysis, attention to detail, and handling complex information will be crucial in uncovering patterns and supporting public safety investigations.

Role Integration

Your prior experience in psychology and counseling—covering mental health counseling, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, behavioral analysis, and applied behavioral analysis—equips you with strong analytical and judgment skills. At the FBI, these abilities transform into actionable insight and responsibility, shifting your impact from contributing to decision-making to leading investigative outcomes.

Major Responsibilities

• Design and execute investigations involving federal law violations, cyber threats, and public safety concerns.
• Employ discretion, ingenuity, and adaptability under varying investigative conditions.
• Establish and nurture partnerships with diverse law enforcement entities including federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international agencies.
• Maintain physical fitness standards necessary to perform rigorous law enforcement duties.

Essential Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Eligibility and ability to obtain Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
• Willingness to travel as job demands.
• Must fulfill FBI employment eligibility criteria.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S.-accredited institution, preferably in psychology, social work, counseling, or related domains. Academic credentials must be authenticated via official transcripts.

Compensation

Salary ranges from $93,749 to $133,200 depending on base pay, regional locality, and availability adjustments.

Application Process

• Submit a concise resume (maximum two pages) detailing relevant experience with dates.
• Attach required documents such as college transcripts and veteran documentation if applicable.
• Complete all sections of the application form for consideration.

Equal Opportunity Notice

All qualified candidates will be fairly considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age (40+), or other non-merit factors, following relevant laws and policies.