Applied Science, Engineering & Technology Careers
Relevant Backgrounds: Military, Engineering, Computer Science, and Physical Science
The FBI’s Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology professionals use their scientific and technical knowledge and
expertise to solve problems faced by the FBI and other law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Typical challenges
range from how to identify a potential terrorist based on a partial fingerprint or a single strand of hair to creating new
surveillance technology.
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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, PLEASE VISIT
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION
CJIS provides state-of-the-art identification and information services to local, state, federal, and international
criminal justice communities. CJIS employees seek to reduce terrorist and criminal activities and maximize the
FBI’s ability to provide timely and relevant criminal justice information to FBI investigators and qualified law
enforcement, criminal justice, civilian, academic, employment, and licensing agencies about individuals, stolen
property, criminal organizations and activities, and related data.
CYBER DIVISION
This division addresses cyber threats in a coordinated manner, allowing the FBI to stay one step ahead of the
adversaries threatening the United States. The Cyber Division’s cases often have national economic and
international implications. This staff also supports FBI priorities across programs, assisting with counterterrorism,
counterintelligence, and criminal investigations when aggressive technological assistance
is required.
LABORATORY DIVISION
The FBI Laboratory is one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive crime laboratories. It provides forensic
and technical services to FBI and other duly constituted law enforcement agencies to support investigative and
intelligence priorities. Activities include crime scene searches, special surveillance photography, latent fingerprint
examinations, forensic examinations of evidence (ranging from blood and other biological materials to explosives,
drugs, and firearms), court testimony, and other scientific and technical services.
OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
This division provides the support and expertise that enhance the FBI’s forensic services and capabilities related to
the collection, processing and exploitation of computer, audio, and visual media. OTD’s services contribute to the
FBI’s counterterrorism, counterintelligence, cyber, and criminal programs, the intelligence community, and the law
enforcement community.