To carry out its mission, the FBI needs men and women who can fill a variety of demanding positions. To qualify for training as an FBI Special Agent, you must be an US citizen or a citizen of the Northern Mariana Islands, at least 23 but not more than 36 years of age. Candidates must be completely available for assignment anywhere within the FBI’s jurisdiction, have uncorrected vision not worse than 20/200 (Snellen) and corrected 20/20 in one eye and not worse than 20/40 in the other eye. All candidates must pass a color vision test and possess a valid driver’s license.

All Special Agent candidates must hold a degree obtained from a four-year resident program at a college or university that is accredited by one of the six regional accredited bodies of the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Special Agent candidates are recruited from their local field office. If you are living within the Boston Division’s territory, direct your inquiries to the address below. If you are living outside the region, the address to the nearest field office is located at the FBI Field Office site.

In addition to Special Agent positions, the FBI periodically hires support personnel in a variety of positions. To apply for the Special Agent position please visit www.fbijobs.gov. The list below shows the support positions that may be available. Check out the FBI's Employment Section for specific vacancies.

• Computer Specialist GS 7/9/11/12
• Automotive Specialist WG 6/8/10
• Intelligence Research Specialist GS 5/7/9/11
• Language Specialist GS 5/7/9/10/11
• Financial Assistant/Analyst GS 5/7/9/11
• Photograph Technologist (Forensic Examiner) GS 7/9/11/12/13
• Document Analyst (Forensic Examiner) GS 7/9/11/12/13
• Biologist (Forensic Examiner) GS 7/9/11/12/13
• Chemist (Forensic Examiner) GS 7/9/11/12/13
• Police Officer GS 5/6/7
• Clerk
• Typist
• Stenographer

To apply on-line for specific professional support vacancies at FBI Headquarters and in the 56 field offices as well as for information on FBI policies and practices, please visit the FBI's Employment Page.