Posted Jul 11, 2026

Immediately Require Special Agent - Education/Teaching Background in Albuquerque, NM

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Job title: Special Agent - Education/Teaching Background
Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: Summary

FBI Special Agents apply their professional expertise and unique skill sets to their work every day. Many come from professional backgrounds, such as education. Your methodical and analytical ability to simplify complex material and present it with clear explanations is highly valued at the FBI. Your education experience, whether K-12 or higher, can easily translate to a Special Agent career, where you'll enhance your team by identifying threats and building relationships with communities.

Overview Open & closing dates

01/25/2023 to 01/24/2024

Salary

$73,916 - $95,380 per year

Base salary & Washington, DC locality pay. See below for further salary information.

Pay scale & grade

GL 10

Location

Many vacancies in the following location:

Location Negotiable After Selection

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

No

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Travel is dependent on position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type

Permanent - Must work a minimum of a 50-hour workweek, which may include irregular hours, and be on call 24/7, including holidays and weekends.

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Excepted

Promotion potential

13

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Drug test

Yes

Announcement number

DESTIMP-11816177-23-AZ

Control number

702252000

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

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Duties

You can expect continued specialized training once on board and opportunities to advance your career with leadership development and mentorships. You'll work complex investigations, each providing unique challenges that require innovation and new perspectives. Being a Special Agent can be a lifelong career of unconventional days and amazing experiences, all while creating a safer, more just future for America. Forge your path today.

Valued skills that can help you succeed at the FBI: In addition: Requirements

Conditions of Employment
For more information on eligibility requirements see: .

Qualifications

You must: requirements. * Possess a valid driver's license with at least six months driving experience.

The Special Agent Selection System (SASS) is a mentally and physically challenging process designed to find only the most capable applicants. For more information about SASS, physical fitness requirements and work experience waivers, please visit: .

Education

BA/BS degree (preferably in education or a related field, with teaching experience).

Additional information

Salary and Compensation: New Special Agents, called New Agent Trainees or NATs, are paid on the GL schedule for Federal Law Enforcement Officers (LEO), beginning as a GL-10, step 1 - 10, while in training at Quantico. The salary above reflects the NATs pay and includes locality pay for the Washington, D.C. area. Additionally, all Special Agents and NATs are paid availability pay (AVP), which is 25% of the base and locality pay (the calculation is 25% x [base + locality]).

Please see the . Pay will include AVP, NATs salary and locality pay.

Note: During NAT training at Quantico, AVP can result in a salary range of $92,395-$119,225, dependent on adherence to agency required criteria.

Upon successful graduation from NAT, Special Agent salaries are adjusted according to assigned field office and LEO availability pay. Please review the OPM Pay Calculator to determine locality pay for specific geographic areas. New Special Agent salaries plus AVP range from $81,243-$129,717.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The FBI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.

Expected salary: $73916 - 95380 per year
Location: Albuquerque, NM Apply Now