The mission of the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is to ensure that the FBI maintains its integrity and professionalism by impartially adjudicating allegations of employee misconduct. To preserve credibility and the public�s trust, FBI employees must be accountable to rigorous standards of personal and institutional responsibility, enforced both internally and through responsiveness to external oversight. The OPR adjudicative process materially enhances confidence in and support for the FBI, thereby enabling the institution to better perform its mission.

For career-related information on the Office of Professional Responsibility, please see:

• Types of Work Performed
• Useful Educational Backgrounds
• Critical Skills/Desirable Backgrounds
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Training Requirements and Opportunities
• Travel Requirements

Types of Work Performed

The Special Agents, Adjudicators, and Other Professional Staff who work in the Office of Professional Responsibility are responsible for a wide variety of functions, including:

• Researching and analyzing disciplinary laws, rules, policies and practices
• Preparing reports of investigation and other written documents relating to the adjudication of employee misconduct allegations
• Assisting field personnel with questions pertaining to the OPR process
• Developing and delivering presentations and briefings
• Providing training to employees
• Coordinating with other FBI entities

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Useful Educational Backgrounds

The educational backgrounds of professionals in the Office of Professional Responsibility reflect various degrees. Preferred graduate degrees from any accredited college or university, or comparable foreign college/university include:

• Juris Doctor

Preferred undergraduate degrees from any accredited college or university, or comparable foreign college/university include:

• Journalism
• English
• Criminal Justice
• Other Specialized Education/Experience

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Critical Skills/Desirable Backgrounds

The critical skills of interest to the Office of Professional Responsibility include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Knowledge of applicable personnel laws, policies, and practices
• Knowledge and understanding of the Bureau�s organizational structure
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize word processing software, database software, electronic mail, and query ability for Internet/open source database skills

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Career Advancement Opportunities

The Office of Professional Responsibility has positions that start from GS-7 and advance to the GS-15 level. Each position within the Division has its own career path. Promotions are merit based and require the demonstrated ability to perform higher-level duties.

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Training Requirements and Opportunities

The Office of Professional Responsibility has a continuing education requirement of 15 hours annually. The Division encourages employees to avail themselves of training opportunities applicable to their positions. Training is offered through the FBI, government, and private vendors on a variety of topics.

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Travel Requirements

There are professional positions within the Office of Professional Responsibility that offer travel opportunities. Usually travel is domestic to support field investigations, or to attend conferences, symposiums, and training hosted by the FBI.

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