Recruitment

Washington Field Office Recruitment

Contact Us 

Recruiter
WFO.Recruiter@fbi.gov

Contacting a Recruiter: If you reside in the Washington, D.C. or Northern Virginia areas, contact a WFO recruiter regarding FBI career opportunities.

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FBI Career Paths 

Cyber agent investigating a cyber intrusion in 2013.

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.

Learn more about FBI eligibility requirements, including the drug policy, at fbijobs.gov/working-at-FBI/eligibility.

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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Applying to be a Special Agent 

FBI special agents are required to adhere to strict standards of conduct and exemplify the FBI’s Core Competencies, including:

  • Collaboration

  • Communication

  • Flexibility/Adaptability

  • Initiative

  • Leadership

  • Organizing and Planning

  • Problem Solving/Judgment

The open-ended questions are designed to understand your background and fit with these competencies. As such, you are strongly encouraged to provide as much information as possible and use the Situation, Action, Result format to describe the situation, the actions you took, and the resulting outcomes. Watch the above video for more tips on how to help you through this portion of the application process.

Learn more about FBI eligibility requirements, including the drug policy, at fbijobs.gov/working-at-FBI/eligibility.

Resume templates for the special agent position can be found at fbijobs.gov/career-paths/special-agents (under Required Documents and Information).

FBI Physical Fitness Test App

The FBI Physical Fitness Test app is an informative and interactive way to train like an agent. Whether you're an aspiring agent hoping to see if you have what it takes or a fitness enthusiast curious about agent training, this mobile application will help you learn the benchmarks of the official FBI Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
FBI Physical Fitness Test App

FBI Physical Fitness Test App

The FBI’s newest free mobile app allows aspiring special agents and fitness enthusiasts alike to test themselves against the benchmarks of the official FBI Physical Fitness Test.

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Student Station 

As the nation’s top law enforcement and intelligence organization, the FBI offers valuable work experience for students at every education level. With a variety of programs, internships, and entry-level career options, the FBI seeks the best and brightest students and recent graduates to bring their knowledge and skills to our diverse workforce. The FBI offers programs for students and recent graduates at every education level.