Recruitment

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Contact Us 

Portland Special Agent in Charge Loren (Renn) Cannon
Special Agent in Charge 
Loren (Renn) Cannon

9109 NE Cascades Parkway
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 224-4181 portlandapplicants@fbi.gov

Recruiter
Rebecca Leary

Applicant Coordinator
Julyn Schroeder

FBIJobs.gov


FBI Special Agent Careers 

Whether you are just starting out or looking for new ways to serve your community, the FBI has a job for you. Check out what we have to offer—and, in return, we will show you how you can change this world for the better with a future grounded in the core values of respect, leadership, and compassion.

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At the FBI, we do complex work to achieve a simple mission: protect the American people and uphold the U.S. Constitution. Today, that translates to multiple careers for people with diverse backgrounds who all work to keep their communities and the nation safe. Explore all the ways you can find a career like no other with the FBI.

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Upcoming Events 

FBI Virtual Recruiting Information Sessions
Join us as we explore various career paths in the FBI. Register by emailing PortlandApplicants@fbi.gov. All sessions start at 11 a.m. PST.

  • July 8, 2020 - Special Agent, Forensic Accounting, and Internship opportunities
  • July 22, 2020 - Special Agent, Computer Scientist, and Intelligence Analyst opportunities
  • August 12, 2020 - Special Agent, Electronic Technician, and Internship opportunities
  • August 26, 2020 - Special Agent, Internship, and Collegiate Hiring opportunities

Diversity Recruiting Seminar for Special Agents - POSTPONED
This event has been postponed to a date to be determined.
FBI Portland Division
9109 NE Cascade Parkway
Portland, OR 97220

Special Agent Recruiting Seminar for Women - POSTPONED
Updated June 30, 2020: This event has been postponed to a date to be determined.
FBI Portland Division
9109 NE Cascade Parkway
Portland, OR 97220

Ask an Agent
This is a monthly event held at different locations around the Portland metro area. Watch @FBIPortland on Twitter for details on how to sign up for the next event.

Past Events 

The FBI’s Portland Division, in partnership with ChickTech, is working to recruit women with backgrounds in science, engineering, math and computers. In late October, more than 75 women came together to learn about life in the FBI, the career options available and the benefits to public service.



Portland FBI Hosts Diversity Agent Recruitment (DAR) Event

More than 125 people joined us for the Diversity Agent Recruitment (DAR) event in Portland in April 2019.

If you didn’t make it but are intersected in learning more about taking on the challenge of a lifetime, visit fbijobs.gov.

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FBI Portland Hosts Recruiting Event for Women

Portland Division hosted a special recruiting event to celebrate the skills and talents that women in the Pacific Northwest can bring to one of the nation’s oldest and most established law enforcement agencies.

Several dozen women gathered to learn about the FBI and our need to fill our agent ranks with a diverse group of people dedicated to serving our country. Specifically, we need candidates who share a commitment to keeping our communities safe while honoring the core values of leadership, respect, integrity and compassion.

Learn more at fbijobs.gov.



Three people talk at an FBI Portland Diversity Agent Recruitment event in April 2019.

FBI Career Paths 

The FBI offers a variety of career paths for applicants to explore. Our diverse, specialized professional teams keep our communities and our nation safe.