Special Agent: Education/Teaching Background

Role overview

This FBI special agent opening is exempt from the federal civilian hiring freeze. The role is centered on using analytical thinking, data interpretation, and attention to detail to support investigations tied to national security and public safety. The Bureau is looking for someone who can bring an education or teaching background into a law enforcement setting and apply those capabilities to complex, high-stakes work.

In this position, you may contribute to cases involving violent crime, cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and other emerging threats. The role is built for someone who can assess information carefully, identify patterns, and turn complex data into actionable insight. The FBI also emphasizes adaptability, resilience, professional development, and a work environment that supports balance, compensation, and benefits.

How your background applies

Your experience in education and teaching can translate into the special agent track through strengths such as problem-solving, processing information, connecting details, leadership development, tutoring, early childhood education, machine learning exposure, and work with children. The FBI describes this experience as a foundation that can be expanded into evidence gathering, informed judgment, and broader investigative responsibility.

Major duties

• Investigate possible violations of federal law, including matters involving cybersecurity and public safety.
• Use sound judgment, initiative, and flexibility to handle demanding investigative situations.
• Build and maintain working relationships with law enforcement partners at the federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international levels.
• Keep the physical conditioning needed to perform law enforcement duties effectively.

Application instructions

To express interest, candidates are expected to use the FBIJobs Careers website, begin the process there, and complete every required form section. All required documents must be attached for the submission to be accepted.

• A resume showing relevant work history with start and end dates. The resume must be no longer than two pages.
• Supporting documents as applicable, including college transcripts if qualifying through education or if a positive education requirement applies.
• Veterans should include DD 214 documentation; disabled veterans should include DD 214, SF-15, and a VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Salary

The stated pay range for this role is $103,236 to $133,200. Compensation is based on base pay, locality pay, and availability pay.

Equal opportunity statement

The FBI states that it is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination based on protected characteristics or other nonmerit factors, unless selection preferences are specifically authorized by law.

Additional information

Candidates must be able to provide verification for all degrees through official college transcripts.