Special Agent

DUTIES

Candidates must:

• 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 a Physical Fitness Test (PFT); 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.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

You must:

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be at least 23 years old and not have reached your 37th birthday on appointment.
• Be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI Clearance.
• Have two years of full-time professional work experience (see work experience waiver for exceptions).
• Meet the FBIs Employment Eligibility requirements.
• Possess a valid drivers license with at least six months driving experience.

EDUCATION

• Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S.-accredited college or university.