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What is the day of a Behavior Analyst working for the FBI like?
I'm curious and want to gain inside knowledge of what it's like before I pursue this career! Is it scary, exciting, rewarding, dangerous? How long did it take to become a behavior analyst for the FBI? Was it hard? I'm trying real hard to dig deep into this career and anything will help!
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Hello, Alyna !
It is wonderful that you are curious and interested in learning more about working in the FBI as a Behavior Analysist. Because this governmental position is confidential and requires security clearance, there is little detailed information that someone can give you about their day to day activities on the job. You should first read the FBI Behavior Analyst website to get basic information about what the job entails to get a basic idea of what duties are involved.
You would most likely start out obtaining a degree in either Law Enforcement or an advanced degree in Psychology. You would then have to have several years experience working in a psychology or law enforcement career. You ask if it is scary. It depends on what you consider scary but yes, you will have to be involved with people and cases that can be traumatizing or even something less such as cybersecurity crimes. It is unpredictable and I would venture to say that no two days let alone no two weeks are the same. The duration of time to obtain the job depends and there is no set time. It depends on the person's experience and whether or not the FBI is hiring and how many openings there are.
You're wondering if it is "hard". It all depends on what you consider a difficult path. Do you like structured education in an academic setting which can be great but challenging at times. The education you will need is something you should consider before considering the actual Behavioral Analysis job. To become a psychologist takes years of college and also if you decide to go the law enforcement route for this career, that is at least a four year study to obtain your Bachelors Degree. So, when you are dealing with a career in law enforcement and psychology, yes, there is a certain amount of stress and you will have good and bad days on the job.
I would advise that you contact your local FBI (link is below) and see if you can be involved in their Citizens Academy. It will be there that you learn everything about what the FBI does. They also offer a Teen Academy, however, applications for both the Citizens and Teen Academy are closed right now, but it would be useful to keep checking back. It's just good to know that they offer this. It would be the most useful way to obtain information about what you've asked.
I hope that this is helpful despite that no one in that position is at liberty to give you detailed on the job description and the position is usually very guarded. Read as much as you can about this career by doing a search online and giving consideration as to whether you want to fulfill the education and training processes for it. Best wishes on making a decision !
WHAT A BEHAVIORAL ANALYST FOR THE FBI DOES https://le.fbi.gov/science-and-lab/behavioral-analysis
FBI IN SAN DIEGO CONTACT INFO AND GENERAL INFORMATION https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/sandiego/about
It is wonderful that you are curious and interested in learning more about working in the FBI as a Behavior Analysist. Because this governmental position is confidential and requires security clearance, there is little detailed information that someone can give you about their day to day activities on the job. You should first read the FBI Behavior Analyst website to get basic information about what the job entails to get a basic idea of what duties are involved.
You would most likely start out obtaining a degree in either Law Enforcement or an advanced degree in Psychology. You would then have to have several years experience working in a psychology or law enforcement career. You ask if it is scary. It depends on what you consider scary but yes, you will have to be involved with people and cases that can be traumatizing or even something less such as cybersecurity crimes. It is unpredictable and I would venture to say that no two days let alone no two weeks are the same. The duration of time to obtain the job depends and there is no set time. It depends on the person's experience and whether or not the FBI is hiring and how many openings there are.
You're wondering if it is "hard". It all depends on what you consider a difficult path. Do you like structured education in an academic setting which can be great but challenging at times. The education you will need is something you should consider before considering the actual Behavioral Analysis job. To become a psychologist takes years of college and also if you decide to go the law enforcement route for this career, that is at least a four year study to obtain your Bachelors Degree. So, when you are dealing with a career in law enforcement and psychology, yes, there is a certain amount of stress and you will have good and bad days on the job.
I would advise that you contact your local FBI (link is below) and see if you can be involved in their Citizens Academy. It will be there that you learn everything about what the FBI does. They also offer a Teen Academy, however, applications for both the Citizens and Teen Academy are closed right now, but it would be useful to keep checking back. It's just good to know that they offer this. It would be the most useful way to obtain information about what you've asked.
I hope that this is helpful despite that no one in that position is at liberty to give you detailed on the job description and the position is usually very guarded. Read as much as you can about this career by doing a search online and giving consideration as to whether you want to fulfill the education and training processes for it. Best wishes on making a decision !
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Thank you, Michelle for the advice.