JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is leaving the Show-Me State to take a job with the federal government.

According to a release from Bailey’s office, he was selected to serve as the Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Missouri’s 44th Attorney General said it has been a " humbling privilege” and said he is forever grateful.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Bailey’s leadership will be a tremendous asset to the country.

Governor Mike Kehoe will name Bailey’s successor on Tuesday, August 19, at 10 a.m.

This is a developing story, and your First Alert News team is working to gather more details.

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