Comments on: FBI Careers – FBI Special Agent Career, Salary, and Training Info

By: Radek M. Gadek

Radek M. Gadek — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:00:19 +0000

Let me say this quick: you still have a shot! If it becomes an issue during hiring, you may be asked to explain things. Be forthright.

By: Houston

Houston — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:03:39 +0000

Thank you for such an informative website. I only have one question:

Based on the following information, would I make a good candidate?

6 year honorable discharge from the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer Second class. (Military and Medical experience)

BA in Social and Criminal Justice

Top Secret Clearance (expires in 2015)

Thank you for your time.
-Houston McDaniel

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:25:08 +0000

I’m going to college in a couple years. I love linguistics but I also want to use that skill in criminal justice. I was wondering what are the chances of becoming a linguist for the FBI? What’s the salary? And what degrees I should get for that job? Thank you!

By: Jazmine

Jazmine — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:32:44 +0000

Hello
I just separated from the military where i did military police and held a security clearance, I definitely know i want to be in the law enforcement field and either get a job in a federal agency or as a US marshal, I’m having big trouble on trying to pick what i should major in to help set me apart from others when i start applying for jobs such as the ones i stated. I was thinking about going for my BA in Criminal Justice and specializing in National Security and Intelligence?… Would that be smart?, Would a degree like that open doors for me? Thanks for any info and opinions you can provide me with.

By: jerry

jerry — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:43:10 +0000

what are some of the negatives in being an f.b.i agent?

By: Corey

Corey — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:22:55 +0000

I’m 22 years old and I’m currently enrolled in college as a computer science major with a 3.3 GPA and I would really like to become an FBI Special Agent. However when I a teenager I got in trouble a with the law a couple times. I got into a fight in school at age 16 and I was charged with affray. This is only on my juvenile record however I know the FBI would have access to it cuz, well they’re the FBI lol. And at age 17 I got a marijuana possession charge and a minor in possession of alcohol charge. It’s been 6 years and I haven’t been in trouble since. Not even a speeding ticket. I read the requirements on the FBI website and they say anyone convicted of a felony is disqualified however none of these charges are felonies so technically I am still qualified. Nevertheless, I know the FBI would probably only be interested in candidates with squeaky clean backgrounds. Or do I still have any kind of a chance?

By: Zach

Zach — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:25:41 +0000

I will be enlisting in the Marine Corps right after high school, then attend college. If I were to pursue a career in the FBI or the CIA, would past military experience help me? Also, which one is more action oriented? I know it’s not like the movies haha, just curious.

By: Walter

Walter — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:07:51 +0000

Hi, I have an urgent question which I can’t find an answer to in the FBI’s website. My question is, how often does an FBI Special Agent travel? And does the FBI Special Agent have a say in this? Because I’m planning on applying for a position as a Special Agent, but I do not want to travel to others states, countries, etc.

P.S. I am fluent in both English and Spanish

Thank you

By: Pedro

Pedro — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:31:45 +0000

Hi,

I think I’m a pretty good candidate for the FBI special agent position. My concern in applying rests in the fact that I’m married (no kids). So if my first post is away from my wife how does this transfer work? I’m prior military and the way it is done in the service is that I get additional funds for being married and to find housing. Does the FBI have special considerations for those that have to move a spouse due to relocating to a new area, such as providing extra funds as she will have to quit her present job. Thanks for your help.

By: John

John — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:24:50 +0000

Hello,
This is a nice article. I’ve got a question. I graduated from university and awarded Bachelor’s degree in biology. I would like to apply for an examiner position at FBI. My question is that I am a u.s permanent resident and still need 1 more year to get u.s citizenship. Can I still apply for forensic examiner position at FBI now?