Fbi Surveillance Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Opening: 67024
Opening Date: August 19, 2026
Closing Date: August 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Job Title Supervisory Surveillance Specialist NLP Coordinator Full Performance Level GS 13 Division Washington Field Office Unit Washington, DC Working Hours 8:00am - 4:30pm (Hours may vary based on needs of the Field Office) Job Type Full Time/Permanent Who May Apply Current, permanent FBI employees Number of Positions Available 1 Questions Email: amdunham@fbi.gov Salary GS 13 $121,785.00 -- $158,322.00 Open to current, permanent FBI employees who are or have been assigned to the National Lookout Program (NLP) as a GS 12 Supervisory Surveillance Specialist, Surveillance Program Specialists who have served at least (1) year at the GS 12 within the Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) Surveillance and Aviation Section are also eligible to apply.
In order to recruit and retain highly qualified candidates, selectees may be eligible for a Full Cost Transfer. Candidates who receive a Full Cost Transfer will be required to sign a one year service agreement to remain in the location/position.
To be eligible for a Full Cost Transfer, the candidate must move 50 miles or more to one of the respective locations. Proof of change in residency will be required.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
JOB SUMMARY
The National Lookout Program offers a variety of mission capabilities and expertise designed to address even the most complex needs. The Supervisory Surveillance Specialist - Coordinator manages, coordinates, and oversees multiple teams consisting of Surveillance Specialists within an assigned AOR. The SSS-TL of each team reports directly to the SSS-Coordinator. Coordinators provide management, organizational, and liaison skills to ensure FBI field offices receive superior and successful surveillance operations to tackle the FBI's most critical cases.
KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a current, permanent FBI employees who are or have been assigned to t he National Lookout Program (NLP) as a GS 12 Supervisory Surveillance Specialists or Surveillance Program Specialists who have served at least (1) year at the GS 12 within the Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) Surveillance and Aviation Section.
• Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance.
• Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver's license.
• Some travel may be required.
• Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.
• Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

MAJOR DUTIES

• Serves as the Coordinator for the NLP in the Washington Field Office who plans and manages all aspects of surveillance.
• Ensures surveillances are conducted within the guidelines of FBI manuals and operating procedures.
• Review and approve the work of subordinate supervisors.
• Serve as a liaison-subject matter expert role across all program areas.
• Ensures field training programs are developed and implemented based on needs of the field operation.
• Exercises first level approval for costly and non-routine training for the NLP.

QUALIFICATIONS & EVALUATIONS
Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.
The competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.
Competencies:

• Quality Assurance
• Teaching/Mentoring/Coaching
• Program Management
• Administrative /Organizational Policies and Procedures
• Leadership

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume.
Specialized Experience (SE):
GS 13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Planned, scheduled, and coordinated logistical and operational requirements for a program.
• Collected, analyzed and disseminated intelligence data to the proper entities to further surveillance operations.
• Assigned work to subordinates based on priorities and short-term deadlines.
• Provided advice and guidance on policies and procedures involving surveillance operations.

**Must Possess leadership skills
Education
Education may be not be substituted for specialized experience.
HOW TO APPLY
For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply. If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

1. Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
2. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
   • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
   • Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on a SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation:
     • Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
     • The month/year work began
       Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
     • Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."
While applicants might see these documents in their profile, HR Specialists may be unable to access them. Therefore, all applicants MUST upload another copy to ensure that staffing units can review the complete application.
Please note: Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement's closing date.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• The selectee will be required to serve a one-year probationary period for initial assignment to a supervisory position.
• Required Leadership Training: All FBI supervisors promoted after January 2022 are required to attend and complete the Training Division's Supervisor Essentials Program within 365 days from initial assignment into a supervisory position. Supervisors will need to complete both the "Mentoring and Coaching" and "Performance Appraisals" courses as part of the Supervisor Essentials program. The Supervisor Essentials course is a pre-requisite for the new Leading People (Virtual) and face-to-face version (VLP) that will be offered beginning the 2nd Quarter of 2022.
• Limited Movement: Policy has been implemented wherein support employees entering a position may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau through reassignment or change to a lower grade for a minimum of 12 months. HRD will waive this limited movement policy for qualified employees, who have received an official notification letter that their current position is being relocated due to an organizational restructuring initiative, so those employees can compete for a position elsewhere. Voluntarily leaving a position with a relocation incentive may result in loss of that incentive. Please notate that you have received an official notification letter within your application.
• Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• Candidates will not be considered if currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP); a Letter of Requirement (LOR); or have failed a PIP or LOR and are currently awaiting the final action by HRD.

a) Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a 90-day written developmental plan for an employee whose performance on one or more critical elements is rated "Unacceptable."
b) A Letter of Requirement (LOR) is issued when a supervisor identifies leave abuse and/or when frequent absences negatively impact operations of an office.

• Relocation expenses MAY be borne by the FBI. Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location, whether at the expense of the FBI or not, will be required to complete a one-year commitment to the assignment, prior to moving to a new position at the FBI. The 12-month waiting period begins the day an employee reports for duty at the new location. (if applicable)
• Current tax law may impact your transfer by making some of your moving expense reimbursements taxable. Please contact 304-625-9337 (304-625-XFER) for information regarding taxable expenses.
• Employees selected for promotions at the GS 12 level or higher, selected for a supervisory position at any grade level, or selected for positions where a transfer of location is required, will be processed through the name check program prior to being notified of their selection.

Nepotism
Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion. During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.
Reasonable Accommodation
The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and/or hiring process, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by email at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, phone at 202-324-2158, or fax at 202-324-3976. This email address is for reasonable accommodation requests only. Do not send applications or unrelated inquiries to this address, as they will not be considered.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.
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