FBI Agent

Duties and responsibilities:

FBI agents need to possess a college degree, and many choose to get a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related major. In addition to the educational requirements, a FBI agent must be physically fit and active. Participation in sports or physical education programs allows FBI agents to possess the necessary endurance and speed for this career. While having a foreign language is not necessary, it is looked upon favorably. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that applicants interested in becoming FBI agents need to possess some previous work experience with law enforcement agencies. The minimum amount of experience varies based on the education a FBI agent has completed. The more education they have, the less work experience they need. Additionally, after being accepted into this career, FBI agents complete an 18-week training program to properly prepare them for duty.

Salary: FBI agents had a median salary of $64,415.

Education:

FBI agents don't have a typical workday and their job duties can vary greatly depending on their investigation. A FBI agent may be called upon to follow a specific individual or group of people and observe their activities for an extended period of time. FBI agents have to go undercover occasionally, adopting a new persona, and infiltrate a criminal group to discover the nature of their activities. Common duties that FBI agents perform include research, investigation and filling out reports.

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Reflection:

I would like to be a FBI Agent because, I think that this career is very interesting and helpful in many ways to the community you would be working around. This job, seems tiring at times but they get paid well and they cooperate to make a difference in today’s society. Therefore, I would like to be a FBI Agent.