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How do I become an FBI
Are these the courses I need to take? (Criminal Justice, Finance, and Public Safety Administration)
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Teresa’s Answer
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify for the special agent position, you must:
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be at least 23 years old.
Apply before your 36th birthday unless you have veteran's preference or federal law enforcement experience.*
Possess a valid driver's license.
Have a bachelor's degree and at least two years of full-time professional work experience, or have an advanced degree and at least one year of full-time professional work experience.
Meet our physical fitness requirements.
Be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
Meet all other FBI Eligibility requirements.
*You must complete the SASS process and enter on duty no later than the day before your 37th birthday.
For more details, please review the FBI Eligibility document.
To qualify for the special agent position, you must:
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be at least 23 years old.
Apply before your 36th birthday unless you have veteran's preference or federal law enforcement experience.*
Possess a valid driver's license.
Have a bachelor's degree and at least two years of full-time professional work experience, or have an advanced degree and at least one year of full-time professional work experience.
Meet our physical fitness requirements.
Be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
Meet all other FBI Eligibility requirements.
*You must complete the SASS process and enter on duty no later than the day before your 37th birthday.
For more details, please review the FBI Eligibility document.
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Nick’s Answer
Hello Steven! As Teresa posted, the FBI website lists the minimum requirements a Special Agent applicant has to meet in order to be eligible for employment. But, don’t forget that the type of education you get will help make you a better candidate.
Studying foreign languages is a plus, while degree fields such as Accounting, even pre-Law, are desirable by the FBI. You would be surprised how many agents have a juris doctorate degree as well.
These are a few things to consider. Also, remember the FBI hosts a number of exciting civilian positions as well. Be sure to check out their website for more information.
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Study foreign languages
Check out the FBI website
Studying foreign languages is a plus, while degree fields such as Accounting, even pre-Law, are desirable by the FBI. You would be surprised how many agents have a juris doctorate degree as well.
These are a few things to consider. Also, remember the FBI hosts a number of exciting civilian positions as well. Be sure to check out their website for more information.
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Awesome!!!
Teresa Heinrich
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Luke’s Answer
Hey Nick! I have met some agents and I would say most of them are accountants! The FBI is heavy on analyzing accounts, they also like accountants for their ability to recognize patterns .