Posted on 03/30/2003 8:22:47 PM PST by Methos8
A friend of mine has been invited to take Phase I of the FBI Special Agent examination. He has a CPA background, so would be doing more of that, as opposed to in the field. He has some reservations about even trying, as there is such a small chance of making it all the way. He is also nervous about moving his family to a new place if they tell him to, and is curious about travel, and the job in general, as it is pretty impossible to search for this information. They are also strict about calling the offices to ask questions. Do any of you have any experience or knowledge of the selection process and employment with the FBI in general? Any information would be great in helping him make his decision to go further. Thanks in advance!
FYI: Applicants must be US citizens. Be available for assignment anywhere in the Bureau's jurisdiction. Be at least 23 years old and not mroe than 36 years of age at the time of appointment. Also pass various clor visiona nd vision tests. And hearing tests. Have a valid drivers license and be in excellent physical ondition.
There are 5 basic entrance programs:
LAW - Law school graduate.
ACCOUNTING - Must be a CPA or may qualify under some optional requirements.
COMPUTER SCIENCE - BS degree in Computer Science or related discipline. Some other qualifications may apply.
DIVERSIFIED - must have 4 year college degree plus 3 years of full-time work, experience. Individuals possessing and advanced degree need only have 2 years of work experience.
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