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I want to work at the Behavioral Analysis Unit of the FBI but I have many questions.

Prepare yourself, I'm a talkative and curious kid.
I'm interested in psychology, human behavior, criminology, criminal justice, and criminal profiling basically I want to get into the criminal's minds and make a profile about them and help the police catch them. But I already know that it's not as exciting as TV shows like Criminal Minds potray them to be, so don't worry. What's inside the BAU? How does it operate? Do you get to work on cases to catch a potential serial killer or stop a potentially dangerous person or it's just agents that are qualified enough? Is Quantico a heaven-like college or is it extremly difficult and not many get pass Quantico? How fit are you when you apply to Quantico? Do every agents go out and work on the field or do they to desk jobs? How many cases does the BAU have every year? Are they mostly extremely-distrubing cases? What qualifications do you have to have to apply to Quantico? Is it always exciting and dramatic or is it boring and normal to be in the BAU? Please answer my questions! Please do! #BAU #psychology #fbi #criminal-profiling #criminology #federal-agent #special-agent#law #career-details

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Thank you comment icon Hello Camille L. I see that you have a great chance at being whatever you wants to be. Not all agents are able to go out ,because all of the doesn't have what it takes to be out in the society. Kendarius
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Hi Camille!!

Let´s answer your questions:

- To join the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit as a special agent, you must serve at least three years as a general special agent prior to being considered for assignment to the BAU. Although not required, an advanced degree in forensic or behavioral science, as well as experience in violent crime cases, will increase your competitiveness for a BAU assignment. To join the BAU as a support staff professional, such as an intelligence research specialist or crime analyst, you would need a minimum of a bachelor's degree, plus a notable research background, and in some cases, law enforcement experience. The FBI requires all staff members to be U.S. citizens as well.

- BAU officers and scientists should be able to perform the following duties:

Reconstruct a crime based on the evidence
Create a profile of the perpetrator along with distinguishing psychological features and behavioral patterns
Partner with other law enforcement agencies and provide investigative support
Maintain a current database on violent crimes, terroristic actions and aberrant behavior
Interview criminals and terrorists in order to obtain insights into their motives and actions
Provide insights into serial criminals which may assist in apprehension
Develop threat assessments about individuals and groups that pose risks to national or public safety

- Application Process

Search and select the BAU support staff position of your choice from the FBI website . You will then be directed to set up a personal profile on the USAJobs website to apply for the position. Using the USAJobs protocols, you can create a federal resume using the resume-builder function. You can also upload supporting documents, such as college transcripts, licenses and veterans documents. Complete and submit your online application package, as well as any additional supporting documents requested in the vacancy announcement. If you are selected for an interview, an FBI hiring representative will contact you to schedule one. If you are a special agent, consult your supervisory special agent or special agent-in-charge to request an assignment to the BAU and apply accordingly.

- Certification

Once you have met the requirements for selection by the BAU, whether as a special agent or professional support staff, you will be required to complete 500 hours of new FBI agent or personnel training, as well as monthly bureau staff development training and annual seminars. Following the new agent or new personnel training programs, you will be awarded your FBI staff credentials for the BAU.

- Career Outlook

FBI special agent and professional staff careers, whether assigned to the BAU or other divisions, are expected to grow in demand, due to high levels of prestige, security and job satisfaction FBI officers enjoy. FBI special agents earn a lucrative median salary of about $67,759, plus comprehensive benefits packages. The need for FBI special agents and support staff is expected to rise, due to increased national security and anti-terrorism initiatives, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said. However, competition to enter the FBI, regardless of division, is also expected to increase as both the U.S. population and the demand for FBI careers continue to rise.

Sources:

http://work.chron.com/job-fbi-behavioral-analysis-unit-25330.html

http://www.fbiagentedu.org/careers/intelligence/fbi-behavioral-analyst/

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Thank you comment icon Thank you so much for answering!And taking the time to write all this too! Camille
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