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About FBI

You’re on a quest for more. Something deeper than a cookie-cutter, private-sector job can give you. A born achiever, you thrive on solving complex challenges because that's how your hidden strengths are revealed: by pushing through boundaries, never backing down and exceeding your own expectations. We, too, are on a quest: to find exceptional people like you. Individuals who are wired to pursue the truth with unrelenting persistence. Our mission is constantly expanding as we respond to the nation’s biggest challenges imposed by advancing technology, terrorism and intelligence threats, as well as criminal actions that grow more sophisticated each day. We’re experts from all specialty areas working collectively to stay ahead of threats. Yet we’re also dedicated mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, colleagues, friends and peers. Diversity and inclusion are fostered in every area of our organization, including leadership and career development, recruitment, staffing, workforce planning and sustainability. Honoring the unique perspectives of all individuals is our daily goal. Although our Headquarters is in Washington, D.C., we’re located throughout the country with 56 Field Offices in major U.S. cities, plus more than 350 satellite offices in cities and towns across the nation. In addition, we have more than 60 international offices (legats) in U.S. embassies worldwide. And so we ask you this: Does a career dedicated to protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution of the United States spark your curiosity and speak to your courage? Some 37,000 men and women are working to fulfill the FBI mission to keep our nation safe. We have an array of mission-critical roles — and the need for unique backgrounds and skill sets to fill them. Take a closer look. You may just uncover an exciting and meaningful career at the FBI. Note: Submit tips at tips.fbi.gov. Public info may be used for authorized purposes: justice.gov/doj/privacy-policy.