FBI Looking to Fill 2,100 Job Vacancies and Hire 850 Special Agents

If you're one of those people whose job has been affected by the economy or are just wanting a change of scene, the FBI may be able to help you out. Reuters reported that the FBI announced Monday that it is launching "one of the largest hiring blitzes in its 100-year history." The agency, which already has more than 12,800 agents and 18,400 other employees, is looking to fill 2,100 professional staff vacancies and 850 special agents.

An agency focused on upholding the law and specializing in domestic intelligence, the FBI states that its duty is to protect the United States against foreign factions and terrorist organizations, as well as enforce the laws of the United States. The FBI is based in Washington, DC, with 56 field offices across the country.

According to Reuters, FBI Assistant Director John Raucci of Human Resources said that the agency is looking to hire more people with special skills in areas such as language fluency and computer science.

"We're also looking for professionals in a wide variety of fields who have a deep desire to help protect our nation from terrorists, spies, and others who wish us harm."

According to the FBI's official website, these are the job positions that must be filled:

Accounting, HR & Admin

Finance/Accounting/Budget Analysis Professionals

Human Resources Professionals

Administrative/Clerical


Surveillance & Security

Physical Surveillance Professionals

Fingerprint Examiners

Security Professionals


Compliance/QA & Records Management

Records Management Professionals

Compliance and Quality Assurance Professionals


Language, Training & Management

General Education and Training

Language Specialists

Management and Program Analysis


IT & Intelligence

IT/Computer Science Professionals

Intelligence/Analytical Professionals


Science & Health

Physical/Natural/Social Science Professionals

Nursing and Counseling Professionals


Other Positions

Electronic Technicians & Engineering and Professionals

Automotive Mechanic Professionals

Electricians