field agent
[/fiːld ˈeɪdʒənt/]
nounpl: field agents
agente de campo
1. A professional who conducts work outside of an office, typically for law enforcement, intelligence agencies, or investigative organizations
The FBI field agent gathered evidence at the crime scene.
O agente de campo do FBI coletou evidências na cena do crime.
2. A representative of an organization who operates in a specific geographic area or location
Our sales field agent covers the northeastern territory.
Nosso agente de campo de vendas cobre o território do nordeste.
3. An operative who conducts intelligence gathering, surveillance, or undercover work in the field
The CIA field agent worked undercover in Eastern Europe.
O agente de campo da CIA trabalhou encoberto na Europa Oriental.
The term 'field agent' is commonly associated with law enforcement and intelligence work in both American and Brazilian contexts. In the USA, it's frequently used by the FBI, CIA, and DEA. In Brazil, 'agente de campo' is used by federal police (Polícia Federal) and other investigative bodies. The role represents frontline operational work as opposed to administrative or headquarters-based positions.
NYC Slang
operative, agent, or simply 'the agent in the field'
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