Requirements to Become an FBI Agent
As the U.S. economy changes, and career-seekers look for stable employment, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a career path that many people are considering. As a law enforcement agency, there are strong guidelines for those seeking to become Special Agents.
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Basics
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Applicants must be citizens of the United States or of the Northern Mariana Islands and 23 to 37 years of age at the completion of training. You must also be a licensed driver and able to locate to any location.
Education
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A four-year degree from an accredited school, along with a three-year work history, is required. Default on a student loan is a disqualifier.
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Ability
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Physical tests include sit-ups, pull-ups, sprints, push-ups and a 1½-mile run. Additionally, applicants must pass medical and drug testing, as well as vision and hearing tests.
Background
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An in-depth background check by the FBI will be conducted.
Entry Programs
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Areas of specialty within the FBI include accounting, computer science, language and diversified.
Critical Skills
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With experience in any of these areas, you can proceed to second tier, critical skills and training.
At certain times, the FBI may focus hiring on certain skills such as the ability to speak Russian during the Cold War.
Disqualification
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Criteria for disqualification include conviction on a felony, use of illegal drugs and failure of men to register for the selective service.
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magicman54
Jun 30, 2009
I think that to be an FBI agent you have to understand that you can be called to duty any time and that you put your life on the line everytime you wake up in the morning to go to your exciting, but dangerous job. the good thing is that the great pay, the special privellages, and the feeling of saving someones life. i 100% agree with joiemarvic about having to have the skills and passion for this prestigious job. If you are willing to accept this job, you have to know what you are going to face. -
joiemarvic
May 10, 2009
Being an FBI agent is a very cool idea for me. BUt being an agent of this prestigious government is not that easy.One who wants to be part of the this team must have the skills and passion for it.
