About the position
The FBI is seeking individuals with finance and accounting backgrounds to become Special Agents. This role requires candidates to apply their professional expertise and unique skill sets to various investigations, ensuring accountability, identifying criminal activity, uncovering hidden assets, and tracing transactions to their source. Special Agents come from diverse professional backgrounds, and those with finance and accounting expertise are particularly valuable in solving complex cases related to counterintelligence, cybersecurity, organized crime, and terrorism. Once onboard, agents can expect continued specialized training and opportunities to work on some of the Bureau's most intricate cases, providing challenges that are unique compared to the private sector. Candidates must adhere to strict standards of conduct and undergo a rigorous background investigation, including credit checks and a polygraph examination, to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance. Physical fitness is crucial, as candidates must pass all physical fitness requirements and a medical exam, which includes visual and hearing standards. The training at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA lasts approximately 18 weeks, and upon graduation, agents may be assigned to one of the FBI's 56 Field Offices or remote resident agencies. Special Agents are expected to work a minimum of a 50-hour workweek, which may include irregular hours, and be on-call 24/7, including holidays and weekends. They must also be willing to participate in arrests, execute search warrants, and engage in other law enforcement activities. The selection process for Special Agents is challenging and can take over a year to complete, ensuring that only the most capable applicants are chosen.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to strict standards of conduct.
- Undergo a rigorous background investigation, credit checks, and a polygraph to obtain a Top Secret SCI Clearance.
- Pass all physical fitness requirements and maintain a high level of fitness throughout your career.
- Pass a medical exam, including visual and hearing standards.
- Successfully complete approximately 18 weeks of training at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA.
- Be available to transfer to one of the FBI's 56 Field Offices after graduation.
- Be available for temporary duty assignments anywhere in the world.
- Work a minimum of a 50-hour workweek, including irregular hours, and be on-call 24/7.
- Participate in arrests, execute search warrants, and engage in similar law enforcement activities.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be at least 23 years old and not have reached your 37th birthday on appointment.
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI Clearance.
- Must have two years of full-time professional work experience.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with at least six months of driving experience.
- Must have a bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Accounting or a related field.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in forensic accounting or financial investigations.
- Knowledge of federal laws and regulations related to finance and accounting.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
