Security and Surveillance
Professional Careers at the FBI
Security and Surveillance Careers
FBI investigations rely on a constant stream of intelligence assembled by our highly-skilled security and surveillance professionals.
Overview
Security and surveillance specialists work alongside special agents to provide analytics, intelligence, and surveillance products to defend national security.
Examples of Security and Surveillance Roles
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Investigative specialists conduct physical surveillance related to foreign counterintelligence functions of the FBI.
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Security specialists conduct background checks and collect requirements for security clearances to determine an applicant's employment suitability.
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Surveillance specialists conduct static surveillance to discreetly gather intelligence and provide information to special agents in support of ongoing counterterrorism, foreign counterintelligence, and criminal investigations.
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Threat intake examiners at the National Threat Operations Center answer, assess, and prioritize online tips and phone calls from the public.
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Qualifications and Eligibility
Minimum Qualifications
For most security and surveillance positions, you must have one of the following:
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A bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S.-accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA
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Professional work experience performing analytical duties related to the collection and evaluation of information
Note: Qualifications and requirements may vary. For a complete list, please reference a specific job listing.
On The Job Training
Basic Surveillance Course (BSC)
Upon being hired, all FBI investigative specialists and surveillance specialists attend a nine-week Basic Surveillance Course (BSC) in northern Virginia where they learn the following skills:
- Surveillance and observation
- Communication
- Team collaboration
- Navigation and tactical driving (investigative specialists only)
- Collection and management of intelligence in a central data management system (surveillance specialists only)
Eligibility
In addition to job-specific qualifications, you must meet all of the eligibility requirements to work at the FBI.
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Hiring Process
The hiring process consists of multiple phases. The first step is to visit our application portal and create a profile.
For more information and to see the process in detail, visit the hiring process section on our Eligibility and Hiring page.
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