How to Get a Job With the FBI
The FBI offers a variety of career opportunities with a comprehensive benefits package to make it even more attractive. Working for the FBI can be an exciting career choice. Learn how to apply and make your application stand out from the pack.
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Consider an internship program. Options include volunteer, honors, visiting science or Middle Eastern foreign language honors internship programs. Each of these programs is offered in Washington, DC in the summers for undergraduate and graduate students. The volunteer internship program is also available to high school graduates.
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Search the FBI website for job opportunities. You can just browse, register as a new user or log in as a registered user.
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Review your current educational background. If necessary, consider an undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field to the position you're interested in, such as criminal justice.
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Attend FBI career fairs and talk with the recruiters even if you feel you are not yet qualified. This networking will give you specific direction on how to work toward your dream opportunity. A listing of events by state is posted on their site.
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Decide to apply for a position. In order to do this, you must register with the jobs system on their site.
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Fill out the application questions, which consists of essay and multiple choice questions. You can finish your application at any time.
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Prepare your resume to be attached to your application online. It must include a summary of achievements along with your full name, mailing address, email address, all phone numbers, education, work experience and other qualifications.
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Tips & Warnings
When filling out an application, the questions marked with a red asterisk must be answered in order to save your application to finish later.
Do not send any other documents other than your resume unless it is requested.
If you applied and were not offered a position, you will receive an email explaining why you were ineligible.
