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07-02-2007, 11:12 AM
USAJobs posted the SA announcement today for those interested:
Department: Department Of Justice
Agency: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Sub Agency: Special Agent
Job Announcement Number:
SA-FO-2007-0004
Special Agent
Salary Range: 49,347.00 - 67,220.00 USD per year Open Period: Sunday, July 01, 2007
to Monday, December 31, 2007
Series & Grade: GS-1811-10/10 Position Information: Permanent Full-Time
Promotion Potential: 10 Duty Locations: many vacancies - Throughout the Nation, US
Who May Be Considered:
IF YOU APPLIED TO THE SPECIAL AGENT POSITION IN THE PAST YEAR YOU DO
NOT NEED TO REAPPLY UNLESS YOUR EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE HAS
CHANGED.
You must be a U.S. citizen or a citizen of the Northern Mariana
Islands. Please read the entire vacancy announcement carefully for
detailed information on qualifications and application procedures.
Please note that the beginning salary listed above applies to
Academy Training. Upon graduation, locality and availability pay
will also be added.
Duty locations will be throughout FBI jurisdictions.
Job Summary:
When you join the FBI, you join a united effort against crime. It's
a rewarding career for anyone who has the ability and desire to
contribute to the proud history and bright future of today's FBI.
As the primary investigative arm of the federal government, the FBI is responsible for protecting the United States by preventing future terrorist attacks, conducting sensitive national security investigations, and enforcing over 260 federal statutes. The FBI's ten top investigative priorities are:
Protect the United States from terrorist attack.
Protect the United States against foreign intelligence operations and espionage.
Protect the United States against cyber-based attacks and high- technology crimes.
Combat public corruption at all levels.
Protect civil rights.
Combat transnational and national criminal organizations and enterprises.
Combat major white-collar crime.
Combat significant violent crime.
Support federal, state, county, municipal, and international partners.
Upgrade technology to successfully perform the FBI's mission.
While the FBI remains committed to other important national security and law enforcement responsibilities, the prevention of terrorism takes precedence in investigations. The FBI also works with other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in investigating matters of joint interest and in training law enforcement officers from around the world.
Key Requirements:
Please read the entire vacancy announcement carefully.
Major Duties:
As a newly appointed Special Agent, you will be assigned to one of
the FBI's field offices based on the current staffing and/or
critical specialty needs. New Agents are permitted to make known
their preference for assignment and consideration is given to your
desires; however, assignment will be based upon the staffing needs
of the FBI. An Agent can generally expect to remain in his/her
first office of assignment for a minimum of three years. Your first
months will be guided by a veteran Special Agent who will help you
apply the lessons learned at the FBI Academy.
Qualifications:
Just as some things can qualify you for a career as a Special Agent,
some things can disqualify you. These may include: conviction of a
felony or major misdemeanor; use of illegal drugs; or failure to
pass a drug-screening test. All candidates will be given a polygraph
examination to determine the veracity of information provided in the
application for employment to include the extent of any illegal drug
usage and issues surrounding security concerns.
Please review the Special Agent Selection Process Application Booklet
(SASPAB).
In order to be minimally qualified as a Special Agent you must meet
one of the following:A four-year degree from an accredited
college/university, plus three years of full-time work experience OR
An advanced degree from an accredited college/university, plus two
years of full-time work experience, excluding internships, co-
operations, summer or temporary employment.A Juris
Doctorate
degree from an accredited law school.A four-year degree or
an advanced degree from an accredited college-university, plus
fluency in a foreign language.A four-year degree in
Computer
Science or a related discipline from an accredited
college/university.A four-year degree or an advance degree
from an accredited college/university, in addition to being a Cisco
Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or a Cisco Certified
Internetworking Expert (CCIE).A certified CPA OR A four-
year
business degree that included or was supplemented by 24 hours of
accounting courses and an additional six semester hours of business
law or other elective business courses, and two years of
progressively responsible accounting work in a professional
accounting firm or comparable public setting.
To carry out its mission, the FBI needs men and women who can fill a
variety of demanding positions. To qualify as an FBI Special Agent,
you must:
be a U.S. citizen or a citizen of the Northern Mariana
Islands,
be at least 23 and not have reached your 37th birthday on
appointment,
be completely available for assignment anywhere in the FBI's
jurisdiction,
have uncorrected vision not worse than 20/200 (Snellen) and
corrected 20/20 in one eye and not worse than 20/40 in the other
eye,
pass a color vision test,
meet hearing standards by audiometer test (no applicant will be
considered who exceeds the following: a) average hearing loss of 25
decibels (ANSI) at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hertz; b) single reading of
35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hertz; c) single reading of 35
decibels at 500 Hertz; and d) single reading of 45 decibels at 4000
Hertz,
possess a valid driver's license,
be in excellent physical condition with no defects which would
interfere in firearm use, raids, or defensive tactics, and
possess a four-year degree from a college or university
accredited by one of the regional or national institutional
associations recognized by the United States Secretary of
Education.
CRITICAL SKILL NEEDS
Candidates who otherwise meet entry requirements and possess one or
more of the following critical skills are currently deemed essential
to address our increasingly complex responsibilities and will be
prioritized in the hiring process.
Accounting/Finance
Computer Science and other Information Technology
specialties
Engineering
Foreign Language Proficiency (Arabic, Farsi, Pashtu, Urdu, all
dialects of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and
Vietnamese)
Intelligence Experience
Law Experience
Law Enforcement or other Investigative Experience
Military Experience
Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.)
Although the above listing includes the most critical investigative
skill needs, the FBI continues to be a diverse agency with employees
possessing various experiences. Candidates who possess skills and
experience such as business, education, and health care are also
encouraged to apply.
ENTRY PROGRAMS
LAW
To qualify under the Law Program, you must have a JD degree from a
resident law school.
ACCOUNTING/FINANCE
Any applicant who wishes to be considered for the Accounting Program
may qualify when he/she either: 1) Has been certified as a CPA; OR
2)
Possesses a four year business degree with a major in accounting, or
related business degree that included or was supplemented by 24
hours
of accounting courses and an additional six semester hours of
business law or other elective business courses, and two years of
progressively responsible accounting work in a professional
accounting firm or comparable public setting, such as a state
comptroller or the General Accounting Office, the last which would
be
in a management, team leader or other type of position which would
provide experiences in a variety of areas (banking, insurance,
problem solving, etc.) and allow for exposure and experiences
dealing
with higher level organizational entities, i.e., partners and
directors.
LANGUAGE
To qualify under the Language Program, you must have a BS or BA
degree in any discipline and be proficient in a language that meets
the needs of the FBI Candidates will be expected to pass a Language
Proficiency Test.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHONOLOGY(CS/IT)
To qualify under the CS/IT Special Entry Program, the applicant must
have a computer or information technology related degree, a degree
in
Electrical Engineering, a Cisco Certified Network Professional
(CCNP)
certification, or a Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE)
certification.
DIVERSIFIED
To qualify under the Diversified Program, you must have a BS or BA
degree in any discipline, plus three years of full-time work
experience, or an advanced degree accompanied by two years of full-
time work experience. Competitive candidates will complete a battery
of written tests and, in some cases, specialized testing in your
field of expertise. If you pass these tests, you may be eligible for
an interview based upon your overall qualifications, your
competitiveness among other candidates, and the needs of the FBI.
Successful completion of the written test and an interview will be
followed by a thorough background investigation that will include:
credit and arrest checks; interviews of associates; contacts with
personal and business references, past employers and neighbors; and
verification of educational achievements.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
To ensure that FBI Special Agents (SA) are fully prepared to meet
their responsibilities as leaders in the law enforcement community,
applicants must pass a standardized Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
The test consists of the following four mandatory events:
one minute sit-ups
a 300-meter sprint
maximum push-ups
a one and one half mile (1.5 mile) run.
Applicants must pass the PFT in order to be eligible for admission
into a New Agent Training (NAT) class. The protocol and scoring
standards for the PFT may be viewed by clicking the following link:
Physical Fitness Test Protocol.
Each new Agent serves a two-year probationary period upon entering
on
duty with the FBI. However, preference eligible veterans serve a one
year probationary period.
At the FBI Academy, you will join a class of Special Agent trainees
for 18 weeks of intensive training at one of the world's finest law
enforcement training facilities.
Your classroom hours will be spent studying a wide variety of
academic and investigative subjects. The FBI Academy curriculum also
includes intensive training in physical fitness, defensive tactics,
practical application exercises, and the use of firearms. Several
tests will be administered in all of these areas to monitor your
progress. Upon successful completion of Academy training, you will
graduate and receive the credentials of an FBI Special Agent.
The physical training requirements at the FBI Academy can be viewed
by clicking the following link: Pre-Quantico Kit.
Benefits:
Special Agents enter as GS-10 employees on the law enforcement
government pay scale and can advance to the GS-13 grade level in
field non-supervisory assignments. Promotions to supervisory,
management, and executive positions are available in grades GS-14
and GS-15 as well as in the Senior Executive Service.
All Special Agents may qualify for availability pay, which is an
additional premium compensation for unscheduled duty equaling 25
percent of the Agent's base salary.
As an FBI employee, you will be entitled to a variety of benefits,
including group health and life insurance programs, vacation and
sick pay, and a full retirement plan.
Other Information:
The FBI will be assessing applicants on a monthly basis. As such, a
new Special Agent vacancy announcement will be posted at the
beginning of each month. Once you apply to a Special Agent vacancy
announcement, you do not need to reapply unless your skills and
qualifications have changed.
How To Apply:
You may submit an online application for this position by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the Bottom of this announcement or by connecting to http://www.fbijobs.gov/032.asp
Required Documents:
Do not send additional information unless specifically requested by
the FBI.
Contact Information:
Applicant Recruiter
Phone: 202-278-2432
Fax: 202-324-3000
Email: agent.applicant@ic.fbi.gov
Or write:
Special Agent
935 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Mail Stop PA-520-2
Washington, DC 20535
Fax: 202-324-3000
What To Expect Next:
Only applicants possessing the following critical skills will be processed at this time. For definitions of each critical skill, please click on it.
Accounting/Finance (Accounting/Finance Degree/CPA/or at least 2 years relative work experience)
Computer Science or other Information Technology specialties
Engineering
Fluent in a Foreign Language
Intelligence Experience
Law Enforcement or other Investigative Experience
Military Experience
Science (such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Nursing, Bio-chemistry, Forensics, Medical Specialties, etc.)
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans' preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.
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Department: Department Of Justice
Agency: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Sub Agency: Special Agent
Job Announcement Number:
SA-FO-2007-0004
Special Agent
Salary Range: 49,347.00 - 67,220.00 USD per year Open Period: Sunday, July 01, 2007
to Monday, December 31, 2007
Series & Grade: GS-1811-10/10 Position Information: Permanent Full-Time
Promotion Potential: 10 Duty Locations: many vacancies - Throughout the Nation, US
Who May Be Considered:
IF YOU APPLIED TO THE SPECIAL AGENT POSITION IN THE PAST YEAR YOU DO
NOT NEED TO REAPPLY UNLESS YOUR EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE HAS
CHANGED.
You must be a U.S. citizen or a citizen of the Northern Mariana
Islands. Please read the entire vacancy announcement carefully for
detailed information on qualifications and application procedures.
Please note that the beginning salary listed above applies to
Academy Training. Upon graduation, locality and availability pay
will also be added.
Duty locations will be throughout FBI jurisdictions.
Job Summary:
When you join the FBI, you join a united effort against crime. It's
a rewarding career for anyone who has the ability and desire to
contribute to the proud history and bright future of today's FBI.
As the primary investigative arm of the federal government, the FBI is responsible for protecting the United States by preventing future terrorist attacks, conducting sensitive national security investigations, and enforcing over 260 federal statutes. The FBI's ten top investigative priorities are:
Protect the United States from terrorist attack.
Protect the United States against foreign intelligence operations and espionage.
Protect the United States against cyber-based attacks and high- technology crimes.
Combat public corruption at all levels.
Protect civil rights.
Combat transnational and national criminal organizations and enterprises.
Combat major white-collar crime.
Combat significant violent crime.
Support federal, state, county, municipal, and international partners.
Upgrade technology to successfully perform the FBI's mission.
While the FBI remains committed to other important national security and law enforcement responsibilities, the prevention of terrorism takes precedence in investigations. The FBI also works with other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in investigating matters of joint interest and in training law enforcement officers from around the world.
Key Requirements:
Please read the entire vacancy announcement carefully.
Major Duties:
As a newly appointed Special Agent, you will be assigned to one of
the FBI's field offices based on the current staffing and/or
critical specialty needs. New Agents are permitted to make known
their preference for assignment and consideration is given to your
desires; however, assignment will be based upon the staffing needs
of the FBI. An Agent can generally expect to remain in his/her
first office of assignment for a minimum of three years. Your first
months will be guided by a veteran Special Agent who will help you
apply the lessons learned at the FBI Academy.
Qualifications:
Just as some things can qualify you for a career as a Special Agent,
some things can disqualify you. These may include: conviction of a
felony or major misdemeanor; use of illegal drugs; or failure to
pass a drug-screening test. All candidates will be given a polygraph
examination to determine the veracity of information provided in the
application for employment to include the extent of any illegal drug
usage and issues surrounding security concerns.
Please review the Special Agent Selection Process Application Booklet
(SASPAB).
In order to be minimally qualified as a Special Agent you must meet
one of the following:A four-year degree from an accredited
college/university, plus three years of full-time work experience OR
An advanced degree from an accredited college/university, plus two
years of full-time work experience, excluding internships, co-
operations, summer or temporary employment.A Juris
Doctorate
degree from an accredited law school.A four-year degree or
an advanced degree from an accredited college-university, plus
fluency in a foreign language.A four-year degree in
Computer
Science or a related discipline from an accredited
college/university.A four-year degree or an advance degree
from an accredited college/university, in addition to being a Cisco
Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or a Cisco Certified
Internetworking Expert (CCIE).A certified CPA OR A four-
year
business degree that included or was supplemented by 24 hours of
accounting courses and an additional six semester hours of business
law or other elective business courses, and two years of
progressively responsible accounting work in a professional
accounting firm or comparable public setting.
To carry out its mission, the FBI needs men and women who can fill a
variety of demanding positions. To qualify as an FBI Special Agent,
you must:
be a U.S. citizen or a citizen of the Northern Mariana
Islands,
be at least 23 and not have reached your 37th birthday on
appointment,
be completely available for assignment anywhere in the FBI's
jurisdiction,
have uncorrected vision not worse than 20/200 (Snellen) and
corrected 20/20 in one eye and not worse than 20/40 in the other
eye,
pass a color vision test,
meet hearing standards by audiometer test (no applicant will be
considered who exceeds the following: a) average hearing loss of 25
decibels (ANSI) at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hertz; b) single reading of
35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hertz; c) single reading of 35
decibels at 500 Hertz; and d) single reading of 45 decibels at 4000
Hertz,
possess a valid driver's license,
be in excellent physical condition with no defects which would
interfere in firearm use, raids, or defensive tactics, and
possess a four-year degree from a college or university
accredited by one of the regional or national institutional
associations recognized by the United States Secretary of
Education.
CRITICAL SKILL NEEDS
Candidates who otherwise meet entry requirements and possess one or
more of the following critical skills are currently deemed essential
to address our increasingly complex responsibilities and will be
prioritized in the hiring process.
Accounting/Finance
Computer Science and other Information Technology
specialties
Engineering
Foreign Language Proficiency (Arabic, Farsi, Pashtu, Urdu, all
dialects of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and
Vietnamese)
Intelligence Experience
Law Experience
Law Enforcement or other Investigative Experience
Military Experience
Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.)
Although the above listing includes the most critical investigative
skill needs, the FBI continues to be a diverse agency with employees
possessing various experiences. Candidates who possess skills and
experience such as business, education, and health care are also
encouraged to apply.
ENTRY PROGRAMS
LAW
To qualify under the Law Program, you must have a JD degree from a
resident law school.
ACCOUNTING/FINANCE
Any applicant who wishes to be considered for the Accounting Program
may qualify when he/she either: 1) Has been certified as a CPA; OR
2)
Possesses a four year business degree with a major in accounting, or
related business degree that included or was supplemented by 24
hours
of accounting courses and an additional six semester hours of
business law or other elective business courses, and two years of
progressively responsible accounting work in a professional
accounting firm or comparable public setting, such as a state
comptroller or the General Accounting Office, the last which would
be
in a management, team leader or other type of position which would
provide experiences in a variety of areas (banking, insurance,
problem solving, etc.) and allow for exposure and experiences
dealing
with higher level organizational entities, i.e., partners and
directors.
LANGUAGE
To qualify under the Language Program, you must have a BS or BA
degree in any discipline and be proficient in a language that meets
the needs of the FBI Candidates will be expected to pass a Language
Proficiency Test.
COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHONOLOGY(CS/IT)
To qualify under the CS/IT Special Entry Program, the applicant must
have a computer or information technology related degree, a degree
in
Electrical Engineering, a Cisco Certified Network Professional
(CCNP)
certification, or a Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE)
certification.
DIVERSIFIED
To qualify under the Diversified Program, you must have a BS or BA
degree in any discipline, plus three years of full-time work
experience, or an advanced degree accompanied by two years of full-
time work experience. Competitive candidates will complete a battery
of written tests and, in some cases, specialized testing in your
field of expertise. If you pass these tests, you may be eligible for
an interview based upon your overall qualifications, your
competitiveness among other candidates, and the needs of the FBI.
Successful completion of the written test and an interview will be
followed by a thorough background investigation that will include:
credit and arrest checks; interviews of associates; contacts with
personal and business references, past employers and neighbors; and
verification of educational achievements.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
To ensure that FBI Special Agents (SA) are fully prepared to meet
their responsibilities as leaders in the law enforcement community,
applicants must pass a standardized Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
The test consists of the following four mandatory events:
one minute sit-ups
a 300-meter sprint
maximum push-ups
a one and one half mile (1.5 mile) run.
Applicants must pass the PFT in order to be eligible for admission
into a New Agent Training (NAT) class. The protocol and scoring
standards for the PFT may be viewed by clicking the following link:
Physical Fitness Test Protocol.
Each new Agent serves a two-year probationary period upon entering
on
duty with the FBI. However, preference eligible veterans serve a one
year probationary period.
At the FBI Academy, you will join a class of Special Agent trainees
for 18 weeks of intensive training at one of the world's finest law
enforcement training facilities.
Your classroom hours will be spent studying a wide variety of
academic and investigative subjects. The FBI Academy curriculum also
includes intensive training in physical fitness, defensive tactics,
practical application exercises, and the use of firearms. Several
tests will be administered in all of these areas to monitor your
progress. Upon successful completion of Academy training, you will
graduate and receive the credentials of an FBI Special Agent.
The physical training requirements at the FBI Academy can be viewed
by clicking the following link: Pre-Quantico Kit.
Benefits:
Special Agents enter as GS-10 employees on the law enforcement
government pay scale and can advance to the GS-13 grade level in
field non-supervisory assignments. Promotions to supervisory,
management, and executive positions are available in grades GS-14
and GS-15 as well as in the Senior Executive Service.
All Special Agents may qualify for availability pay, which is an
additional premium compensation for unscheduled duty equaling 25
percent of the Agent's base salary.
As an FBI employee, you will be entitled to a variety of benefits,
including group health and life insurance programs, vacation and
sick pay, and a full retirement plan.
Other Information:
The FBI will be assessing applicants on a monthly basis. As such, a
new Special Agent vacancy announcement will be posted at the
beginning of each month. Once you apply to a Special Agent vacancy
announcement, you do not need to reapply unless your skills and
qualifications have changed.
How To Apply:
You may submit an online application for this position by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the Bottom of this announcement or by connecting to http://www.fbijobs.gov/032.asp
Required Documents:
Do not send additional information unless specifically requested by
the FBI.
Contact Information:
Applicant Recruiter
Phone: 202-278-2432
Fax: 202-324-3000
Email: agent.applicant@ic.fbi.gov
Or write:
Special Agent
935 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Mail Stop PA-520-2
Washington, DC 20535
Fax: 202-324-3000
What To Expect Next:
Only applicants possessing the following critical skills will be processed at this time. For definitions of each critical skill, please click on it.
Accounting/Finance (Accounting/Finance Degree/CPA/or at least 2 years relative work experience)
Computer Science or other Information Technology specialties
Engineering
Fluent in a Foreign Language
Intelligence Experience
Law Enforcement or other Investigative Experience
Military Experience
Science (such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Nursing, Bio-chemistry, Forensics, Medical Specialties, etc.)
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans' preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.
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