FBI Launches Aggressive Initiative To Fill Over 2,100 Vacancies

January 5, 2009 3:34 p.m. EST

Washington, D.C. (AHN) - The FBI announced a hiring blitz on Monday to fill 2,100 vacancies in jobs that range from clerical to security and also announced it will hire 850 new agents this year.

FBI officials say it is launching an aggressive hiring initiative aimed at filling its most critical vacancies. Most of the vacancies are closing Jan. 16, so job applicants need to hurry to be considered for one of the openings.

"The FBI is like no other career choice you've ever considered," Assistant Director John Raucci, FBI Human Resources Division said. "Whatever your background or expertise, you will find the FBI exceptionally rewarding. It is challenging, compelling, and important, as the work you perform has a daily impact on the nation's security and the quality-of-life for all U.S. citizens."

All FBI positions require at least a Top Security clearance and qualified applicants also have to pass a background check.

More information can be found on the agency's website, where online job applications are available.

Openings include:

- Administrative/Clerical - Automotive Mechanic Professionals - Compliance and Quality Assurance Professionals - Electronic Technicians - Engineering Professionals - Fingerprint Examiners - General Education and Training Professionals - Finance/Accounting/Budget Analysis Professionals - IT/Computer Science Professionals - Intelligence/Analytical Professionals - Language Specialists - Management and Program Analysis - Nursing and Counseling Professionals - Physical/Natural/Social Science Professionals - Records Management Professionals - Security Professionals - Physical Surveillance Professionals - Human Resources Professionals