Each of the fifty-six offices of the FBI maintains an Applicant Unit which is responsive to the overall needs of the FBI as a whole.  Individuals interested in careers as a support employee with the FBI are encouraged to regularly visit the FBI's web page.  Visiting the Bureau's home page permits potential applicants to determine if a position exists in a specific field office, support facility or FBI Headquarters, which would be of possible interests.

     Those seeking a career as an FBI Special Agent should be aware the Special Agents are hired nationally and not by or for specific offices or regions.  An applicant for the agent position agrees to serve in a world wide capacity and should not anticipate immediately returning to the office from which he or she applied.  After obtaining seniority and based on the needs of the Bureau, an agent may be transferred to a field office of their choice.  In addition to the 56 field offices, the FBI maintains over 400 satellite offices in the United States and approximately 40 offices in foreign countries.

     Louisville Applicant Unit personnel regularly visit college and professional career fairs throughout Kentucky.  The Louisville Office is responsible for applicants matters for all of Kentucky.

     To qualify for training as an FBI Special Agent, you must be a U.S. citizen or a citizen of the Northern Mariana Islands, at least 23 and not more than 36 years of age.  Applicants must be completely available for assignment anywhere in the FBI's jurisdiction, have uncorrected vision not worse than 20/200 (Snellen) and corrected 20/20 in one eye and not worse than 20/40 in the other eye.  All applicants must pass a color vision test and possess a valid drivers license.

     All Special Agent applicants must hold a degree obtained in a four-year resident program at a college or university that is accredited by one of the six regional accredited bodies of the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

     Special Agent applicants are recruited from their local field office.  If you are living within the Louisville Division's territory, direct your inquiries to the address below:

    If you are living outside the Louisville Division's territory, the address the nearest field office is located at the FBI Field Office page.    For further information on the Special Agent position or professional support positions, or to apply on-line for specific professional support vacancies at FBI Headquarters and in the 56 field offices as well as for information on FBI policies and practices, please visit the FBI's Employment Page.