The FBI’s San Diego field office covers all of Imperial and San Diego counties and includes two satellite offices, 70 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline, and a 140-mile border with Mexico. With 1.3 million residents, San Diego is the second largest city in California and the nation’s third largest county. The office is headed by Special Agent Daphne Hearn who began her FBI career in 1991. San Diego has been involved in many high profile cases since it opened in 1939, including the kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr.
Applying for FBI Jobs in San Diego
FBI jobs in San Diego provide a rewarding opportunity to impact U.S. security and the quality of life of America’s citizens. San Diego is seeking bright, career-oriented individuals interested in thinking about, analyzing and solving problems.
Basic requirements for FBI jobs are as follows:
- Citizen of the U.S.
- Between 23 and 36 years of age
- Bachelor’s degree or better
- Valid driver’s license
- Two or more years professional experience
Applicants can apply for jobs in person at FBI San Diego, 9797 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 92123; tel: 858/499-7991, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. M-F. Or apply online at FBIJobs.com.
San Diego offers internships to top-caliber undergraduate or graduate students who are considering a future career with the Bureau. It is an excellent way to gain firsthand knowledge of life within the FBI family.
San Diego FBI Careers and Capabilities
San Diego employs both special agents and specialized professionals who have expertise in fields like cyber space/information technology, accounting, linguistics, engineering, physical science, and/or human resources. Special agents investigate national security and criminal cases. They can also become firearms instructors, bomb, WMD or hazardous materials specialists, or serve on a specialized capabilities task force such as SWAT, the Evidence Recovery Team, Computer Analysis & Response Team, or the Field Intelligence Group. Two unique San Diego capabilities are:
- Emergency Negotiation Team (EMT). San Diego has one of the most sought after negotiating teams in the country due to experiencegained from taking part in San Diego Police and Sheriff’s Department “call-outs” involving barricaded subjects, suicide attempts, hostages and domestic violence situations. The team deploys nationally and internationally to critical negotiation situations and also teaches crisis negotiation to various law enforcement agencies.
- National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (NCAVC). Assists federal, local and foreign law enforcement entities with investigations of unusual or repetitive crimes. The NCAVC has helped to solve cases involving child abductions/kidnappings, serial murders, serial rapes, arsons, bombings and terrorism. The staff also provides advice and support for exceptional non-violent cases.
San Diego has partnerships with a variety of other local, state federal and international law enforcement organizations including the Border Liaison Program which involves a working relationship with U.S. and Mexican officials responsible for border security and international investigations.