Becoming an FBI Agent
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OP again - It's hard for a kid right out of high school to figure out a career path. Before the economy started doing so badly and when college wasn't as expensive, people could generally do fine majoring in something that interested them and seeing where that took them. But now, you have to be more deliberate in choosing a path in college.
Young people have not been exposed to that many different professions, so I don't see anything wrong with helping to provide some information and guidance. Obviously, my daughter will make her own decisions but she's 18 and just starting to really think seriously about her future adult life. |
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It's ok, OP. in areas where parents aren't flush with $$$$$$, they have a big say in careers their kids pursue. |
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This isn't the 1st time I've heard similar sentiments- have friends working civilian for Navy that expressed similar issues. Note, I am ignoring the "hon" PP. I don't feed trolls. |
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Is racism a significant problem there? My friend's husband (who is AA) is an agent and seems to like it, but of course everyone's mileage may vary, or he may not be comfortable speaking about the problem, for whatever reason. |
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Similar comments about the navy? |
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PP here. Sorry, no- that's not clear when I read it back. Similar comments about the issues at FBI expressed on this thread from friends who moved to the Navy. |
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Is this a resident of Bawlmer we're talking to? |
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| does your daughter have ADHD???? |
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I would recommend majoring in anything but criminal justice. I would try to get her to focus on what she wants to do, and not who she wants to work for. Being a federal criminal investigator (1811) used to be a great gig, and you can transfer to other locations/agencies without much difficulty. Lets face it, nobody really knows if they will like a job until they actually do it. It's doubtful that she will stick with the first job she gets out of college.
I used to work local law enforcement and FBI would come out once in a while. They appeared to be very professional, but all the guys thought they were kind of a joke. I'm sure most are decent people, but a lot of these people have low self esteem. They are brainwashed in the academy and told how great they are. It would be a LOT easier if you knew someone working at one of these agencies. Other agencies have more ability to move laterally. I'm pretty sure that FBI has Agents...and most everyone else is beneath them. There are so many pros and cons to these jobs and agencies that I can see how it's a daunting task. Regarding weed, I think it varies by agency. I know that some require you to be clean for about 2 years. Law enforcement used to be VERY inflexible with weed. When you get involved in the hiring process, you really need to play it smart. The polygraph is a joke if you are somewhat savvy. I would probably just stay away from the weed if she is serious about this. |
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OP, I would ignore the negative comments. My DH has been an agent for 16 years. He is a GS-15 about to step into an SES position. We have lived all over the world. My DH has worked some huge cases. He loved his work.
The FBI pays higher than other federal LEO jobs. And all Federal LEO get 25% above GS scale. This creates a lot of jealously. It's also much more difficult to get into the FBI. You'll hear a lot of sour grapes stories from people who didn't get in. She will need her masters degree. It's nearly impossible to get hired without one unless you are an attorney. Timing is everything. When my DH applied, there was a hiring freeze. It took 3 years from the initial application for him to get into a class at Quantico. Cyber is a huge focus right now. Computer skills, cyber security experience, etc. would really help her. Have her talk with an agent. Most are more than happy to offer guidance. My DH does it all the time. And good luck! We are nearing retirement. (FBI agents can retire earlier than most Feds with less time required for full benefits. Another reason there is resentment.). We have really enjoyed our life. We have moved a lot. My DH works long hours. But he loves the work, we have met some wonderful friends, and we have a really solid retirement. |
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| DH was army intelligence and had a psychology degree before becoming an agent. |
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| The best thing to do is seek an internship with the FBI. |
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OP - becomes an FBi agents is difficult and very competitive. try to tamper your daughter's expectations. also, as you can see - your relateve from small town was basically correct that accounting is one of the major most likely to land her a job at FBI. |
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You resurrected this thread to type that? |