What does one need to do to become FBI or CIA ?

Question

Im enlisting in the military and had a few questions can you help me ?
Im Felicia im 19 and enlisting in the Army and help you can offer would be much apreatiated!

Answer 1

First are you sure you know the difference between the two. They have entirely different jobs. Both require degrees in police sciences and both have difficult training programs AFTER your accepted. The URL's below will explain part of it.

Good Luck

Answer 2

There is no special process other than applying directly to them via a standardized Federal application (SF-171) or whatever form the agency designates for the specific position. Contrary to popular belief you need not have a history of special forces or awesome qualifications but certain jobs call for obvious skills (Foreign Language, computer, etc). In fact a Secret Service training and development supervisor told me they prefer "newbies" rather than previously trained people because it is hard to get the military/police out of them and the Secret Service into them. They all provide extensive training and instead look for certain characteristics that have proven over time to be a good indication of how one will perform. These are huge organizations that have many many different jobs. The only thing that is universal is they will scrutinize your ability to obtain and maintain a classified security clearance. Surprisingly most of these agencies have high turnover due to strain on family, geographic desires to relocate, long hours with little chance of advancement, etc. They also don't want to waste resources hiring someone that will take the training into the private sector after only a very short time; they look for people that want the long term and your past will show that in certain ways. That is probably one plus to joining the military, it shows committment.

1. Credit Rating/Financial condition (don't have to be rich, just less debt the better).
2. Physical Health including vision and hearing
3. Perfectly clean background record.
4. Improve your vocabulary and logic/IQ test taking skills.

Answer 3

You have to have no previous criminal history or background because the military will screen for that. You can't have a drug problem or psychological issues because they will screen for that too. You have to be prepared for what you're up against when going into the military. If you're planning a career in the FBI or CIA you need to associate with people who are free of any questionable lifestyles that could harbor your chances. I heard that anyone who takes a federal job is checked with a fine tooth comb because even being married to someone who's got a record can mess you up because they'll assume you're involved with that person's past lifestyle. So be mindful of who you associate yourself with and surround yourself with people who are of sound mind and character. Most of all be about the education because they look for someone who's got a college degree as well.

Answer 4

For the FBI, they primarily look for candidates with training in law or accounting. A degree in either of those fields would be an excellent first step.

If you are enlisting in the military, congratulations and thank you. You might also seek to enter the criminal investigative arm of the branch you choose. That would also be an excellent step.

Best wishes, be safe.

Answer 5

CIA looks for very high GPAs and tends to prefer graduate degrees.

FBI heavily recruits from Law schools and accounting majors.

A word on the FBI: The rules on "internal affairs" in the FBI are different than in any other federal law agency. If you afre ever accused of anything, you will be considered guilty until you prove yourself innocent. There lots of fedral law agencies where the rules are more traditional.

Answer 6

i think you have to be in schooling for it for 12 years then you are basically an intern then about 4 years of that you are officially an fbi or cia but it has to do with police not military.

Answer 7

You must climb up the military ladder hierarchy and become an expert in intelligence, combat, firearms, explosives and special operations. Study law, geography and tactics. Then if you are now an all around expert, you can apply in the FBI or CIA.

Answer 8

Ditto:
An education, a talent that they are looking for, and a very squeaky clean record.
And no desire to have a life of your own.
No family, no friends, no home ties would be great!

Answer 9

Apparently you weren't watching tv a few months ago...they were actually ADVERTISING..on tv and radio! Kinda seemed funny to me,,but i guess they have't been getting any calls. My best advice......CALL THEM..talk to them, that simple girl. Congragulations on an honorable and exciting career choice, I hope it all works out for you.

Answer 10

An education, a talent that they are looking for, and a very squeaky clean record.