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Eliseo special agent applicants must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and two years of work experience. You will need a high school diploma to enter a bachelor’s degree program at a college. Other requirements, including high school GPA and SAT scores, will depend on the college you attend. More competitive schools will expect a GPA above a 3.5, while other colleges that aren’t as competitive will admit students with lower GPAs. In some instances, a high SAT or ACT score can help boost your chances of admittance. The FBI offers a 10-week internship program for undergraduates between their junior and senior college years. Internships for graduate students are also offered. Interns work alongside FBI professionals in a variety of capacities, including analyzing crime data and supporting operations. These internships are paid, and are considered a direct pipeline into an FBI job after graduation. You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify and the selection process includes a background check.
Because of its broad scope of responsibilities, the FBI needs people with a wide array of skills. Some of the in-demand roles include intelligence analyst, security experts and financial professionals. The FBI is continually recruiting for qualified agents and specialists in these and other areas. Most people first think of special agents when they think of the FBI. It’s true that special agents are an integral part of FBI operations, but there are numerous other positions that are as vital to the success of the organization. These employees represent a wide array of experience and skill sets:
SPECIAL AGENTS - Agents conduct interviews and investigations, execute search warrants and arrest suspects. They must be prepared for assignments that can be dangerous.
BIOLOGIST - Those with a background in biology and genetics help in forensic investigations, such as DNA analysis.
COMPUTER SCIENTIST -There are many opportunities for computer and technology experts within the FBI to develop and maintain network and security systems, as well as utilize those skills to aid investigations of cyber and other crimes.
ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE SPECIALIST -Experts track and conduct electronic surveillance, and monitor and report on those tracking activities.
INTELLIGENCE ANALYST - Analysts focus on breaking down leads and sharing information, and contribute to implementing operations. They can work in several different areas, such as counter terrorism, counter investigations or the cyber division.
LINGUIST - Experts use their proficiency in written and verbal language, along with cultural knowledge, to translate and provide context to interviews and information gathered in the course of an investigation. The FBI has about nine languages it deems as high demand.
FORENSIC ACCOUNT - As experts in tracking down financial records and transactions, forensic accountants investigate crimes involving financial criminal wrong-doing.
The median salary for an FBI agent is $86,280 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Because of its broad scope of responsibilities, the FBI needs people with a wide array of skills. Some of the in-demand roles include intelligence analyst, security experts and financial professionals. The FBI is continually recruiting for qualified agents and specialists in these and other areas. Most people first think of special agents when they think of the FBI. It’s true that special agents are an integral part of FBI operations, but there are numerous other positions that are as vital to the success of the organization. These employees represent a wide array of experience and skill sets:
SPECIAL AGENTS - Agents conduct interviews and investigations, execute search warrants and arrest suspects. They must be prepared for assignments that can be dangerous.
BIOLOGIST - Those with a background in biology and genetics help in forensic investigations, such as DNA analysis.
COMPUTER SCIENTIST -There are many opportunities for computer and technology experts within the FBI to develop and maintain network and security systems, as well as utilize those skills to aid investigations of cyber and other crimes.
ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE SPECIALIST -Experts track and conduct electronic surveillance, and monitor and report on those tracking activities.
INTELLIGENCE ANALYST - Analysts focus on breaking down leads and sharing information, and contribute to implementing operations. They can work in several different areas, such as counter terrorism, counter investigations or the cyber division.
LINGUIST - Experts use their proficiency in written and verbal language, along with cultural knowledge, to translate and provide context to interviews and information gathered in the course of an investigation. The FBI has about nine languages it deems as high demand.
FORENSIC ACCOUNT - As experts in tracking down financial records and transactions, forensic accountants investigate crimes involving financial criminal wrong-doing.
The median salary for an FBI agent is $86,280 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lance G
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Doc's answer above is solid. I would only add that your professional experience must match your college degree. Foreign language and accounting/finance experience for 2-3 years will also broaden your options.
As a Special Agent, you may not get to choose where you work after your initial training that may take. Flexibility is key. Being positive and enjoying human interaction is also very important.
As a Special Agent, you may not get to choose where you work after your initial training that may take. Flexibility is key. Being positive and enjoying human interaction is also very important.