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What is the hardest thing about being an FBI agent?

I'm a senior in high school, and I have always been interested in criminal justice. I really think it would be great to work for the FBI or even CIA one day, as a goal. I know the requirements to become an FBI Agent, and I know that if someone does become an agent they don't necessarily get sent to a field office in their state. If another field office needs them, then they are transferred to a different one. I also am aware that FBI agents can specialize in different types of fields. For example, cyber and or criminal justice. I have heard that FBI agents also have a lot of paperwork, and very long shifts. I do speak fluent Spanish, so isn't that supposed to exempt me from the three years of professional work experience as well? If there is anyone here who has been in the FBI, or knows any other answers to these questions, that would be great! Thanks! #computer-science #computer #criminal-justice #fbi #cia

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Ramesh’s Answer

I don't think Spanish speaking will exempt you from anything- but it will be a plus in your personal dossier.
Generally, you won't work more than an 8-hour day unless you are working on a special case that demands the extra time. This could be a very fulfilling career, and federal benefits are excellent.
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Christopher’s Answer

Hello Evelyn


Unfortunately, there isn't currently anyone on this website that I have seen who was previously an FBI agent.


Here is a link to the (FBI Agent Edu)[http://www.fbiagentedu.org/fbi-requirements/] website that tells you all of the requirements for becoming an FBI Agent. Nothing on this page says that speaking Spanish waives the 3 years of work experience. However you have roughly 5 years before you reach the minimum age requirements. This gives you plenty of time to get your bachelors degree in one of the 5 areas stated below and hone your critical skills in the necessary areas. (knowing spanish may help with the Foreign Language Proficiency, but that will be through testing.)



  1. Language

  2. Law

  3. Accounting

  4. Computer Science/Information Technology

  5. Diversified


The three years of professional work experience helps to improve your skills in one of the 5 above stated fields. Good Luck!
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Emmett’s Answer

Echoing what other answers have said--being fluent in Spanish will probably be a boon but almost definitely not make you exempt from any requirements.

I have a friend who used to be in the Bureau, and from secondhand anecdotal accounts it seems like the hardest thing is ultimately the moral and sociopolitical anxiety that many agents get about contributing to various projects or initiatives that may not align with their ideological principles. This might seem like a distant issue if you're in high school and just interested in the career right now, but I'd definitely take some time to consider what kind of person you may turn into by working for the Bureau.
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