Police Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

At the FBI, we don’t just hire talent—we build it from the ground up. We're on the hunt for exceptional individuals seeking to enhance their expertise in law enforcement and contribute effectively to their teams.

The police officer role is crucial to keeping the FBI running smoothly. You’ll be responsible for ensuring public safety, enforcing the law, and conducting criminal investigations. Your expertise extends to a wide range of criminal justice areas, including criminal investigations techniques, law enforcement protocols, and crime scene management deployed in various settings.

When critical situations demand swift action, police officers are there to provide their invaluable support. You excel at crime prevention, using your knowledge of criminal law to identify and apprehend suspects. From initial investigation to case resolution, you are adept at every phase, always striving to outpace emerging threats by pushing the boundaries of your skills.

The FBI is proud to be a multigenerational agency committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from every background, culture, and perspective belong, succeed, and realize their full potential. With the FBI’s robust benefits package, you’ll find career advancement opportunities, a competitive salary that values your contribution, and organizational support to balance work and personal life. Working at the Bureau will help you become more efficient, expand your skillset, and advance your career.

Be a part of creating a safer, more just future at the FBI. Apply today.

HOW TO APPLY

STEP 1: Click on the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website.

STEP 2: Click the “Start” button to begin. You will be prompted to either sign in to continue or register with FBIJobs if you don’t already have an account.

STEP 3: Follow the step-by-step process to submit your interest. You will be guided through each step. You must complete all sections of the form AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED to successfully submit your interest.

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates.
2. Other supporting documents:

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement.
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Please see instructions on the site for attaching documents.

SALARY LEVEL

Pay level for this position:

• GS 7: $60,851.00 - $79,108.00
• GS 8: $65,065.00 - $84,582.00
• GS 9: $70,448.00 - $91,582.00

Salary shown is the base salary for the grade levels. Salary is also commensurate with professional experience.

DUTIES

• Provide public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
• Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol areas.
• Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Investigate traffic accidents and other incidents to determine causes and to determine whether a crime has been committed.
• Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
• Check for proper identification of pedestrian and vehicular traffic prior to admittance to secure space at stationary posts. Screen vehicles to detect explosive devices.
• Respond to a variety of alarm situations, protect and safeguard information and material affecting national security and defense, and protect people and their civil rights from a wide variety of dangerous and hostile situations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to attend and pass the Police Officer Selection System (POSS) written test and panel interview. Applicant will be responsible for all travel expenses associated with travel to and from the testing location.
• Must be able to pass a U.S. Government physical exam.
• Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver’s license.
• Must become proficient in the use of a firearm and various other weapon system.
• Must complete a financial disclosure form.
• Must attend and complete training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
• Must adhere to a service agreement starting from the effective date of appointment as an FBI Police Officer.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
• Must be willing to travel if required.
• Must meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.
• Must be willing to work nights/weekends/holidays (shift work).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

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

All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.