How to Become a Special Agent
Our special agents are authorized to carry firearms, conduct investigations, make arrests, execute search and arrest warrants, and conduct law enforcement activities in connection with the enforcement and administration of all laws, regulations, orders, contracts, and programs in which the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is or may be a party of interest. The requirements for being a special agent are:
- Applicants must be a U. S. Citizen.
- Applicants must successfully complete a background investigation, including credit check, and pre-employment medical examination.
- Applicants NEW to law enforcement must be a minimum of 21 years old and a maximum of 37 years old.
- Applicants must maintain a valid driver's license.
- Applicants must successfully complete the Basic Criminal Investigator Training Course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center or equivalent law enforcement academy.
- Applicants must qualify and maintain authorization to carry firearms including no current or previous domestic violence convictions.
- Applicants must maintain physical, mental, and emotional standards and requirements necessary to perform law enforcement assignments.
- Applicants must be able to work unscheduled, irregular hours with the possibility of personal risk.
- Applicants must be willing to relocate at the direction of management.
Benefits
The Office of Investigation has employment opportunities in 41 cities across the United States, including San Juan, PR. We offer excellent benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries
- Law enforcement availability pay
- Locality pay
- Opportunities to travel
- Periodic salary increases
- Access to government owned vehicles
- Opportunities for performance based cash awards
- Opportunities for training
- Other