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Special Agent - STEM Physical Sciences Background
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salary
$99,461 - $128,329
per year
Type
Closes
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SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This FBI special agent role lets scientists with a background in physical sciences, like chemistry, shift into law enforcement to investigate threats such as cyberattacks, terrorism, and fraud.
You'll use your analytical skills to gather evidence, solve problems, and work on high-stakes cases while building relationships with other agencies.
It's ideal for detail-oriented professionals who are physically fit, adaptable, and ready for fieldwork including arrests and using force when needed.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a physical science (e.g., chemistry) or advanced degree with relevant experience
- At least two years of full-time work experience (or one year with advanced degree)
- Specialized experience in gathering and analyzing data to make decisions
- Ability to problem-solve, assess risks, and prioritize tasks in complex environments
- Strong oral and written communication for reports and briefings
- Willingness to carry a firearm, use force if necessary, and maintain physical fitness for law enforcement duties
- U.S. citizenship and ability to pass background checks and security clearance
Full Job Description
Transforming from a scientist to a special agent is a unique opportunity to build on your skills and become an expert in a new field.
At the FBI, you'll work with the best to expand your expertise so that you can think critically, adapt quickly, and work on the most challenging cases.
Your ability to uncover crucial information, problem-solve, and apply your chemistry experience to the work will help protect our nation from cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats.
All applicants must have two years of full-time work experience and a bachelor's degree or one year of full-time work experience if you have an advanced degree (master's or doctorate degree).All applicants should demonstrate Specialized Experience (SE).SE is defined as: Gathering and analyzing information and data to make proper conclusions or decisions.
Establishing solutions to problems, assessing vulnerabilities, considering risks, and choosing the best outcome. Organizing, planning, and prioritizing various and competing work assignments.
Consistently navigating complex and/or evolving environments. Communicating orally and in writing to prepare and present reports, briefings, and/or exchange information. Major Duties:
Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws. Exercise judgement, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
Create and maintain effective liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial and international law enforcement agencies.
Coordinate and/or participate in searches, seizures, and arrests. Carry a firearm and be willing to use force, to include deadly force, if necessary.
Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure readiness required to perform law enforcement duties.
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