Steps in Becoming an NSA Police Officer
The National Security Agency employs their own force of police officers who protect the assets of NSA facilities, as well as providing protection during counterterrorism attacks. Much like the training and education requirements for becoming a police officer, NSA officers must have a high school diploma or GED, two years of college education, preferably in criminal justice or military service and be at least 21 years of age. As of December 2010, NSA police recruits can expect to earn a starting salary between $44,000 and $50,000 and may be eligible to receive a $3,000 recruitment bonus upon hiring.
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Things You'll Need
- Resume
- High school diploma or GED
- Proof of age
- Proof of U.S. citizenship
- College transcripts
- Military discharge papers
Instructions
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Review the available career openings (see Resources) on the official NSA website. You can only apply for an NSA police officer position when a position becomes available. You will be required to register for an account on the NSA website in order to browse jobs and submit your resume.
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Submit your resume through the NSA website after locating an opening on its listing. Only submit your resume once and do not leave the submission screen until you receive positive verification that your resume as accepted into the system. If you have trouble with the resume submission process, contact an NSA representative by telephone at 1-866-672-4473 or via email at customercare@NSA.gov. Your resume will remain on file for up to six months, pending contact from an NSA representative for the submission of further documentation.
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Fill out the application packet provided by the NSA, including details about your educational history, work experience or military service. You will be required to submit college transcripts, or military discharge papers, as well as proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a copy of your birth certificate, along with your application packet.
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Submit materials for a criminal background check prior to interviewing. This may include a full background investigation form detailing your work history, education, arrest history, credit report and citizenship.
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Endure a physical fitness and endurance examination. During the hiring process you will be required to pass a functional fitness test that includes strength, endurance, flexibility and a timed 1.5-mile run.
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Undergo medical screening and a polygraph test. Prior to hiring, you must endure a full medical examination, psychological evaluation and a lie detector test. The medical screening will also include vision screening to ensure that your vision is no worse than 20/125 with lenses correcting your vision to 20/20.
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Complete additional training required by the NSA prior to hiring. This may include tactical, strategic and educational coursework relative to your potential position as an NSA officer.
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Tips & Warnings
If you have been convicted of a sex or drug-related crime, or a felony, you will be automatically disqualified.
You must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record at the time of your application in order to qualify for a position.
