At the least $100,000 some where around there. In the information that was provided, it stated “You must have at a minimum three years of professional work experience.” What kind would you suggest. My life experiences have made me a strong advocate for law enforcement, particularly being against drug use and human trafficking. (I’m in 9th grade) So I know I still have a bit of time ahead of me but this has always been the career of my dreams and I’ve kept myself in shape and studied extremely hard just so I could do well enough to become an FBI Agent one day. Am I on the right track in getting to where I wana be? I know that grades is not the only thing, but hell I am scared haha! Leadership Fellows Program: Through this program, senior police managers and executives from around the world are offered the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills by teaching, networking with staff and students, addressing leadership issues in their sponsoring agencies, attending a variety of courses, and developing a blueprint for personal growth. Your military experience will definitely be considered (Veteran’s Preference), but a degree is required. Also what do you recommend the classes and stuff that I should take from now to end of college (I’m a freshman in high school)? All new employees attend a basic orientation course called “ONE”—or Onboarding New Employees—in Quantico, Virginia. Will there be a time when I can make a request like that, or is it pretty much completely up to my superiors? Also a copy of your hs diploma. Law is another big one. Now i don’t have a college degree but i do have some college under my belt. Hey, Im working on getting a bachelors for CJ from a community college. I have a BBA in econ, graduated last may and I’m interested in law enforcement specifically FBI. Lots of questions to ask yourself. There are many people working in the FBI that were not born in the US, and some are from regions that are less than stellar, but they bring something to the table that the FBI wants. Can people that are married to non-U.S. citizens become FBI agents? Then I want to transfer out to a CSU or UC, but I don’t know what is the best school to be a FBI. Hello I have prior service and have a bachelors degree. I've done extensive research on the hiring process of the FBI. That must have been one of my readers. So, is it really hard for females to become a special agent? I am in college right now working on my undergraduate BS/BA Degree. The FBI still finds people with knowledge of the three languages to be an integral part of the agency, but as the world turns and new conflicts emerge, so does a new need for other languages. They also have the Crimes Against Children Unit… they need more women in the FBI as well as majors in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, etc. I plan to continue learning those three languages plus maybe taking on an additional language such as Arabic. Having both and the languages under your belt.. that’s pretty nice in my opinion. If I were to pursue a career in the FBI or the CIA, would past military experience help me? The Special Agent Selection System (Phase I and Phase II Testing) is based on the applicant’s competitiveness in the pool of candidates. He was an accountant for four years with a masters in accounting and had no law enforcement experience prior to getting hired. Definitely not the best, and for this reason I am scared that when I do finish my school I will not be accepted. I really don’t know which one would help you more, as the FBI loves both types of candidates. Over the years, we’ve trained thousands of officers from all over the world. I’m 18 and a freshman in college for Criminal Justice. i was wondering if there were scholarships out there for college, for someone to become a FBI Agent? Hello, I’ll be starting my Criminal Justice/Social Work degree this fall. You must also consider that Spanish is a very popular language in the US, out of necessity or not, and there will be quite a few Spanish speakers among the applicant pool. I am bilingual and a Military Police soldier in the National Guard soon to be medically discharged. Sorry for being vague, but I can’t get into the mind of the FBI – not yet at least : ). I am not certain if they still do it in present. Nina. Thanks in advance! Those seem to be few and far between. Can I apply to the FBI holding a 6-year foreign degree in Law and Political Sciences (Validated in FL-US, Bilingual, with various seminaries attended in the Law field) without having professional work experience in the US necessarily? Any degree, any discipline, NO real preference. I can see it already working in the nearby Newark field office? Their acceptance rate is similar to Harvard’s acceptance rate, so keep that in mind. I understand American citizenship is required and I don’t see that as being much of a hurdle but what about the school my degree comes from? Is it possible to be an agent and still have a family? Originally designed to improve the skills of our surveillance personnel, the TEVOC program was relocated from New York to Quantico in 1994. ALERRT has trained more than 114,000 law enforcement first responders, and FBI tactical instructors are cross-trained as ALERRT instructors to assist with ALERRT training throughout the nation. I’m in the navy, I have 3 more years on my contract and I’m planning in tee losing for an additional 3. You need to be at least 23 years of age, but younger than 37 at the time of your appointment as a Federal Agent. I am 40 yrs old, fluent in Arabic, 4 year degree (criminal justice), currently sales manager, very athletic and in good shape. Can I still be a special agent? Yes, the investigative part does throw me off and can mean things like a “Detective” for which it takes at least 3-5 years on avarage to apply just for the Detective’s Exam. The FBI looks for candidates with 4-year degrees in all disciplines, but seems to throw more preference to those that have Law degrees, Accounting, Business, Criminology, and other such degree programs. One more question, in order to get into the FBI academy in Quantico VA, do you need to have the requirements like 3 years of professional experience or do you graduate from the Academy and then get the requirements? What are my chances??? These are not organized often, but if you get lucky in attending one, you can get the answers straight from the “horse’s mouth.” Good luck. The BFTC replaced these two distinctly separate programs with an integrated, collaborative course that uses a dedicated field office team approach mirroring the environment that agents and analysts will experience in their field assignments. Hello, I am currently going to school for a B.S. You must hold a four-year degree (Bachelor) from an institution of higher learning accredited by one of the regional or national institutional associations recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. In the first few years of your career you may experience so many different things that it may become hard to keep up with your loved ones/significant other. Radek holds a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University. My question is that I am a u.s permanent resident and still need 1 more year to get u.s citizenship. Hi Radek, I have always had a huge interest in Criminal Law/Enforcement. all of these fit something that i will eventually but unfortunately i can not major in all of these.. could u possibly give me a little guidance??? Thanks for your help! Also, I Plan To Study Arabic, As I Am Interested In Counter-terrorism As Well. Is it possible for me then? In 1934—a year after the Kansas City Massacre that left four law enforcement officers dead, including a Bureau agent—Congress gave FBI agents the authority to carry firearms. in Digital Investigations. After a brief orientation, everyone was invited to a language speaking evaluation process, right at the spot. Firstly, I Am A Female Who Wants To Be An FBI agent. In my case: I’m 24 and got my Master’s Degree (MBA) in Financial Fraud and became a CFE this year. How much would having a military background help? The FBI Library was established to provide resources for all FBI employees and students, faculty, and staff at the FBI Academy. I am a native speaker in English and Greek and also hold a degree in German. I am currently enrolled in college and majoring in law and criminal justice. If you want to find out what the FBI is truly looking for, perhaps you should attend one of their job fairs at a university near you (USA). I think the registration cut off age for the Select Service System is 26. Oh yeah, your record better be squeaky clean! I can speak Arabic (With Egyptian, Iraqi, Syrian, Saudi accent) and English fluently. There’s also the silent factor: what does the agency hiring need at the moment? What do you think? To everyone asking about pay or minor details: FIND OUT WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN. Do FBI Special Agents work in teams or alone? But in the future I would like to pursue a career in the criminal justice field. My mos is 3432 and i just want to if i should continue towards a Masters degree, or try my chances once i get my BD? Also, I currently have an active clearance, and would have no problem attaining a TS-SCI. FYI In order to work for law enforcement agencies in the US, especially the federal ones, you must have US Citizenship. If not what grade scale pay would they begin? When I hopefully get into the FBI, I’m wanting to become a Special Agent, then when I qualify, I’d like to become a Sniper/Observer on the Hostage Rescue Team. I would like both but we all have to make sacrifices and I would to be in the FBI. One of the things you learn at Quantico while on your way to becoming an FBI Special Agent is grappling techniques, so my question is this: If, say, I were already accomplished in jujitsu, or really any sort of martial art in which I can properly defend against and subjugate someone, would such a skill give me an edge in the hiring pool, even if it’s slight? My one fear: I’m openly gay. Law Enforcement Instructor School (LEIS): An intense 40-hour practical, skill-oriented course designed to provide fundamentals in adult instruction and curriculum design. AS for what you should major in depends on you and the critical skills the FBI are looking for. My Question Is, Which Study Would Benefit Me The Mos? Or will it be ok for me to just work at any job not related to the field? What are some of the pros of being a FBI Special Agent? I think I tackled this one somewhere in the comments, but the gist of it is: Business, Finance and Accounting are very strong degrees. -how safe is the position for spouses/family/kids? I took the Asvab and under went the physical medical examination. Can I still apply for forensic examiner position at FBI now? Officers with a minimum rank of lieutenant or the equivalent and who are approved by their respective field office. I wish people would get off that misconception. I’ve looked some positions offered by the FBI (in addition to being a special agent) and its looking like I got a degree that will get me nowhere NEAR a job working for the federal government.