Comments on: FBI Careers – FBI Special Agent Career, Salary, and Training Info http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com Tue, 08 May 2012 01:59:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Bud http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/fbi-special-agent-career/#comment-50910 Bud Tue, 08 May 2012 01:59:31 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-50910 I've been curious about joining a special agency for while. I'm 27, been in the Army 9 years, deployed twice, tons of military school and have a 4 year degree in criminal justice with a gpa of 3.9. I have a specialty in homeland security. I just would like to know what else I need to be competitive to get heads to turn. Should I use my high ranking contacts or will that just piss people off? I’ve been curious about joining a special agency for while. I’m 27, been in the Army 9 years, deployed twice, tons of military school and have a 4 year degree in criminal justice with a gpa of 3.9. I have a specialty in homeland security. I just would like to know what else I need to be competitive to get heads to turn. Should I use my high ranking contacts or will that just piss people off?

]]> By: Li http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/fbi-special-agent-career/#comment-50481 Li Sun, 06 May 2012 05:35:39 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-50481 Hello: I have a PhD in physical biochemistry (GPA higher than a 3.5), I speak some Spanish (not fluent, but I can get by in a pinch). I am in good physical condition but have no experience with guns. Overall an okay application. My one fear: I'm openly gay. Do you think I have a chance? Would I be likely to experience any problems from the other guys at the academy? Thanks! Hello:

I have a PhD in physical biochemistry (GPA higher than a 3.5), I speak some Spanish (not fluent, but I can get by in a pinch). I am in good physical condition but have no experience with guns. Overall an okay application. My one fear: I’m openly gay. Do you think I have a chance? Would I be likely to experience any problems from the other guys at the academy?

Thanks!

]]> By: brandon http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/fbi-special-agent-career/#comment-48336 brandon Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:57:12 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-48336 Hello, I was hoping you would know what are the views on former military personal applying. If I was to attempt to become an agent my resume would have some of the following 6-8 years U.S. Army experience, associates or bachelors in Cyber Security (depending when I get out of the army), age 23, MOS (military job) is networking and cyber security, clean background (joined army after HS)... and secret clearance but hopefully have a top secret soon Hello, I was hoping you would know what are the views on former military personal applying. If I was to attempt to become an agent my resume would have some of the following 6-8 years U.S. Army experience, associates or bachelors in Cyber Security (depending when I get out of the army), age 23, MOS (military job) is networking and cyber security, clean background (joined army after HS)… and secret clearance but hopefully have a top secret soon

]]> By: Dustin http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/fbi-special-agent-career/#comment-47752 Dustin Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:21:30 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-47752 Hi, I have an economics degree from a fairly reputable school and a decent GPA but nothing to write home about. I worked in a professional setting full-time all through college and currently work for a large corporation in their accounting firm. I am starting my MBA in accounting in August and was considering applying to the FBI after graduation. Would I be a suitable candidate for the FBI? I will also say that I have never had any military training but I am very fit and have hundreds of hours of weapons training, and am currently working on a second language. I am very interested in becoming a part of the FBI but I am wondering if a civilian with no military or law enforcement ties can become a field agent and not stuck in a desk all day? Thanks for your response in advance. Dustin Hi,

I have an economics degree from a fairly reputable school and a decent GPA but nothing to write home about. I worked in a professional setting full-time all through college and currently work for a large corporation in their accounting firm. I am starting my MBA in accounting in August and was considering applying to the FBI after graduation. Would I be a suitable candidate for the FBI? I will also say that I have never had any military training but I am very fit and have hundreds of hours of weapons training, and am currently working on a second language. I am very interested in becoming a part of the FBI but I am wondering if a civilian with no military or law enforcement ties can become a field agent and not stuck in a desk all day?

Thanks for your response in advance.

Dustin

]]> By: James http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/fbi-special-agent-career/#comment-46571 James Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:55:10 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-46571 Can you still get in to the FBI with an online degree in Criminal Justice, if it is a 4 year accredited school but, you finish it in 2 years because you can finish online degrees faster. Also if you get your 2 years in at a law enforcement agency like a cop Can you still get in to the FBI with an online degree in Criminal Justice, if it is a 4 year accredited school but, you finish it in 2 years because you can finish online degrees faster. Also if you get your 2 years in at a law enforcement agency like a cop

]]> By: Olga http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/fbi-special-agent-career/#comment-46184 Olga Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:18:42 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-46184 Hello, I am really interested in pursuing my career to become an FBI agent however I do have a question here. I am a US citizen, been here for about 8.5 years but I still have my accent. Do people show too much attention to how clearly you need to speak and if you have a big accent or not. I know its probably the least someone should worry about, however it does bother me so I wanted to ask. Also, do you think it would be a good idea to begin doing some intense workouts or something like that? Hello, I am really interested in pursuing my career to become an FBI agent however I do have a question here. I am a US citizen, been here for about 8.5 years but I still have my accent. Do people show too much attention to how clearly you need to speak and if you have a big accent or not. I know its probably the least someone should worry about, however it does bother me so I wanted to ask. Also, do you think it would be a good idea to begin doing some intense workouts or something like that?

]]> By: Brown88 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/fbi-special-agent-career/#comment-45925 Brown88 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:33:29 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-45925 Radek, Here's an interesting scenario: 4 year division 1 athlete, 5x All-American in my sport. I am in EXCELLENT physical/aerobic shape. I'll have a masters degree in a year with a little over 1 year work experience WHILE I was getting my masters. How would that look? Radek,

Here’s an interesting scenario:

4 year division 1 athlete, 5x All-American in my sport. I am in EXCELLENT physical/aerobic shape.

I’ll have a masters degree in a year with a little over 1 year work experience WHILE I was getting my masters.

How would that look?

]]> By: cami Jones http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/fbi-special-agent-career/#comment-45657 cami Jones Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:54:24 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-45657 look into the FBI Victim Specialist career pathway!!! They also have the Crimes Against Children Unit... they need more women in the FBI as well as majors in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, etc. here are some links: http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/victim_assistance/child_vic http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/AGP.Net/Components/documentViewer/Download.aspxnz?DocumentID=41306 look into the FBI Victim Specialist career pathway!!! They also have the Crimes Against Children Unit… they need more women in the FBI as well as majors in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, etc. here are some links:

http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/victim_assistance/child_vic

http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/AGP.Net/Components/documentViewer/Download.aspxnz?DocumentID=41306

]]> By: Miranda http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/fbi-special-agent-career/#comment-43519 Miranda Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:58:37 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-43519 What are some of the pros of being a FBI Special Agent? What are some of the pros of being a FBI Special Agent?

]]> By: Ron78 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/fbi-special-agent-career/#comment-42073 Ron78 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:58:13 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-42073 Hi there! Can I apply to the FBI holding a 6-year foreign degree in Law and Political Sciences (Validated in FL-US, Bilingual, with various seminaries attended in the Law field) without having professional work experience in the US necessarily? By the time I apply, I will be almost 36 years old and a recent Naturalized US Citizen. Thanks in advance! Hi there! Can I apply to the FBI holding a 6-year foreign degree in Law and Political Sciences (Validated in FL-US, Bilingual, with various seminaries attended in the Law field) without having professional work experience in the US necessarily? By the time I apply, I will be almost 36 years old and a recent Naturalized US Citizen. Thanks in advance!

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