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What do I have to do to become a FBI Agent?

I want to become an FBI Agent to investigate and solve the problems/crimes that are going on in the community. I know there are 2-4 year degrees for criminal justice and additional years to get into this career. I've heard things like you have to become a police officer and then be promoted into becoming an FBI Agent and I also heard that if you join the military after you've come out you are automatically become an FBI Agent. I wonder is these statements true. I just want to know what is the best way to really becoming an FBI Agent. #criminal-justice #fbi-agent #detective

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Estelle’s Answer

I have a good friend who is an FBI investigator. She spend large part of her days outside the office, “in the field,” working on cases. However, she also spends an entire day in the office completing paperwork related to investigations. These varied tasks usually mean that a day in the life of a Special Agent will differ from the one before. In reality, the most effective agents can be very personable, outgoing, and have a good sense of humor. The job is about getting people to relax, getting witnesses to help you, getting criminals to confess, getting guys to work for us instead of us for them. Likability is a very important trait at the FBI.
I would consider a degree in one of the following
Criminal Justice.
Computer Science.
Cyber Security.
Finance.
Forensic Accounting.
International Studies.
Public Safety Administration.
Psychology.
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David’s Answer

Diamond, the military does not automatically qualify you to become an agent. And you do not have to be a police officer first. Most agents were not police officers. Here are some suggestions, if you want to become an agent: Bank Manager, CPA, Computer Forensics and Lawyer. Those are some suggestions. Go to their website http://fbi.gov/ and click on jobs. They pretty much spell it out for you, on what you need to do. I never started out wanting to do what I do now, but it was my previous career experience, that helped make this present one possible.
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