Want to become a Special Agent Mulder or Scully !

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Want to become a Special agent Mulder or Scully working for the FBI ?

Before You Apply

If you are interested in becoming a Special Agent, you should ask yourself:

Am I prepared to carry a firearm and use it if necessary?
Have I followed the law, even when it wasn't popular to do so?
Am I physically capable of managing dangerous or potentially life-threatening situations?
Do I consider more than the superficial or apparent solution when it comes to solving problems?
Do I take initiative and adapt to constantly changing situations without being told what to do?
Does my family support my becoming a federal law enforcement officer?
Know the answer before you apply.



Fidelity—Bravery—Integrity

The Special Agent position is more than a job. As a threat-based and intelligence-driven national security organization, the FBI's mission is to protect and defend the United States against terrorists and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to render assistance to federal, state, municipal, and international law enforcement and intelligence partners around the world.

In order to succeed, the FBI needs talented and motivated individuals to accept the challenging and rewarding opportunity to serve their country and communities.


Special Agent in tactical training
Special Agents


Eligibility

The strength of the FBI is its people – dedicated individuals from different backgrounds who possess a myriad of skills and work together to ensure the safety of our communities and the nation. Every year, people from every industry, ethnicity, and environment apply to become members of the most prestigious law enforcement agency in the world.

The Special Agent career is a unique, challenging and life-changing experience. It is a calling to protect and defend your country; to uphold and enforce the laws in your community; and to provide law enforcement assistance where and when necessary.



Becoming a Special Agent is Not Easy

In fiscal year 2014, the FBI received over 20,000 applications for approximately 700 Special Agent vacancies. Applicants are rated on their individual competitiveness and the professional needs of the FBI to determine if they will proceed through the Special Agent Selection System (SASS).

The SASS is a mentally and physically challenging process designed to identify and ultimately the most capable and competitive applicants.



Preliminary Requirements

Before you apply, make sure you meet the preliminary standards of the position. To be eligible to apply for the FBI Special Agent position, you must:

Be a U.S. citizen
Be between 23 and 36 years of age (unless you are an 1811 federal law enforcement officer or are a preference-eligible veteran requesting an age waiver) to achieve 20 years of service prior to mandatory retirement at age 57
Due to the length of time it takes to test, process and hire new Agents, it is not advisable that applicants over the age of 36 apply for the Special Agent position
Must attain a passing score on the Self-Physical Fitness Test (PFT) prior to beginning the Special Agent application
Applicants who fail the Self-PFT may re-apply once they are able to meet the Physical Fitness Test protocols
Possess a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by one of the regional or national institutional associations recognized by the United States Secretary of Education
Have at least three years of full-time work experience—NOTE: Full-time work experience does NOT include summer jobs, internships, seasonal positions, temporary employment, and/or volunteer work (unless you are a preference-eligible veteran)
Certain specified experiences and/or abilities may waive some (but not all) of the three year full-time work experience requirement:
A Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
A license as a Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)
An advanced degree
Have lived in the United States or its territories for three of the last five years
Security requirements for hiring personnel who have resided overseas dictate that applicants must have, for three of the five years immediately prior to applying for this position:
Resided in the United States
Worked for the United States overseas in a Federal or military capacity
Be a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas
Possess a valid driver's license and have at least six months of driving experience
Be available for assignment anywhere in the FBI's global jurisdiction
You must not have:

Been convicted of a felony
Been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor or more serious offense
Knowingly or willfully engaged in acts or activities designed to overthrow the U.S. government by force
Failed to pay court ordered child support
Failed to meet the FBI's drug use guidelines
Defaulted on a federally funded student loan
Failed to file federal, state, or local income tax returns

Special Agent Selection System

All Special Agent applicants must successfully complete the Special Agent Selection System (SASS) to be hired as a Special Agent. The FBI utilizes the SASS to determine those applicants who have the skills and competencies required to become Special Agents. Completion of the SASS takes anywhere from six (6) months to a year or more.



The Special Agent Selection System

In order to meet minimum qualifications, applicants must complete and pass every stage of the SASS, which includes:

Online Application: Screening to ensure eligibility (resume and additional documents), willingness, Self-PFT results and awareness of the requirements of the Special Agent position
Phase I: A three-hour exam consisting of Cognitive, Behavioral, and Logical Reasoning tests
Meet and Greet: A field office visit with the opportunity to learn more about the Special Agent position and to conduct an in-depth resume review
Language Test: A written and oral language test (for applicants claiming a language ability)
Phase II Writing: A 90-minute written exam*
Phase II Oral Interview: A one-hour oral panel interview*
Physical Fitness Test (PFT): A rigorous physical fitness test administered in accordance with strict FBI protocol
Polygraph*
Background Investigation: A security background investigation*
Drug Test*
Physical Exam*
* Steps 5 through 11 are only afforded to those applicants deemed "Most Competitive."



The Online Application

FBI Special Agent applicants are selected from an extensive pool of candidates because they possess the knowledge, experience, and skills that meet the needs of the Bureau. These needs may change frequently depending upon various factors.

The application will capture results from the self-administrated Self-PFT, education, skills, and abilities in an effort to determine each applicant's level of competitiveness. Be prepared to answer questions about specialized skills, professional experiences, and willingness to commit to the mission and needs of the FBI.

Applicants for the Special Agent position must meet the eligibility requirements and have the skill sets currently sought by the FBI. Only the most competitive applicants will be selected to move forward in the Special Agent Selection System (SASS).



The Resume and Additional Documents

Resumes will be evaluated based on demonstrated experience(s) in the Special Agent core competencies, specifically:

Leadership
Oral Communication
Initiative and Motivation
Adaptability and Flexibility
Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing
Interpersonal Skills
Evaluating Information and Making Decisions
Writing


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Current FBI Needs



Local Field Office

Applicants must apply through the FBI Field Office covering their residence, place of education, and/or place of employment, as they will have to report to that office several times over the course of the application process.

Special Agents accept the possibility of transfer as a condition of their employment. Applicants should ensure that their families are prepared and supportive of a move before applying to the position.



Transfer Policy

Special Agents will be required to sign a mobility agreement and are subject to transfer at any time in their careers to meet the organizational and program needs of the FBI.

Newly appointed Special Agents are assigned to one of the FBI's 56 field offices based on current staffing and/or critical specialty needs. While at the FBI Academy, New Agent Trainees are given the opportunity to rank their desired locations. However, while consideration is given to these preferences, first office assignments are based upon the staffing needs of the FBI.

Physical Requirements

Mental and Physical Endurance

Special Agents never know what types of situations they may encounter from one day to the next. To ensure that Special Agents possess the necessary levels of fitness, the FBI requires that applicants be in excellent physical shape and be able to use firearms, participate in raids, and execute defensive tactics when needed.

Applicants who pass the official Physical Fitness Test (PFT) are considered sufficiently fit to safely and successfully complete the physical training and defensive tactics portion of training at the FBI Academy and are prepared to effectively respond to life-threatening situations on the job.

All Special Agent applicants must be able to pass several physical tests to gain admittance to the FBI Academy. These include:

Minimum of one official, field-administered Physical Fitness Tests
Vision Test
Hearing Test
Medical/Health Review


Physical Fitness Test

FBI Special Agent position requires a commitment to physical fitness as part of daily life. Special Agent applicants will take a self-administered Self-PFT (prior to submitting their Special Agent application) and take an official PFT at least three times during the application period and/or at the FBI Academy, specifically:

At the processing FBI field office shortly after passing Phase II
On an annual basis thereafter to keep your application active
Within 60 days before reporting to New Agents' Training Class at the FBI Academy
Twice at the FBI Academy, beginning the week you report. The test, scoring scale, and protocol are exactly the same, except a fifth event is added: standard pull-ups. The score on pull-ups is not used for pass/fail purposes but is considered for fitness awards (at the Academy).
The PFT test consists of four mandatory events that are administered in the following order with no more than five minutes of rest in between each event. There is a strictly defined scoring scale and protocol for each event. Applicants entering under the Tactical Recruitment Program (TRP) must also complete the pull-up event.

Maximum number of sit-ups in one minute
Timed 300-meter sprint
Maximum number of continuous push-ups (untimed)
Timed one and one-half mile (1.5 mile) run
Pull-ups (TRP applicants only)*
Passing Score: Applicants must achieve a minimum cumulative score of 12 points, with at least 1 point in each of the four events.

TRP applicants: TRP applicants must achieve a total of 20 points, with at least 1 point in each of five events (including pull-ups).

PFT Protocol and Scoring Scales



PFT Failure Policy

Throughout the application process, applicants will only be offered three opportunities to pass the PFT. Upon the third failure, an application will be terminated and the applicant will not be allowed to apply for the Special Agent position ever again. Use the three opportunities wisely. An applicant should not test unless they know they are feeling well, in the best possible shape, and capable of surpassing minimum standards.



Self-PFT Assessment

Prior to beginning their application, applicants are required to conduct a Self-PFT using the proper PFT protocol. Results of the Self-PFT must be reported in the Self-PFT section of the Special Agent application.

Applicants will not be able to complete the application and will not be considered for Phase I testing until they have submitted a Self-PFT that reflects a passing score of 12 points, with at least 1 point in each of the four events. Use the PFT Self-Evaluation form adobe-icon.png to record your scores and then input the scores into the Self-PFT section of the Special Agent Application.

Applicants who submit a Self-PFT score that does not meet the FBI Physical Fitness Standards will be discontinued from the application process. Applicants may re-apply once they are able to meet the fitness standards for employment with the FBI.



Vision Requirements

Special Agent applicants should possess uncorrected visual acuity no worse than 20/100 (Snellen chart) in each eye, with correction to 20/20 in one eye and at least 20/40 in the other eye. Individuals unable to meet the 20/100 minimum uncorrected acuity may be considered if they provide medical documentation of use of soft contact lenses for at least one year without significant problems or adverse effects.

Applicants who have had laser corrective surgery must wait at least six months after the procedure before entering New Agents' Training and must provide evidence in the form of an ophthalmological clinical evaluation to demonstrate complete healing.

Applicants who fail initial color vision screening are able to continue applicant processing if able to successfully complete the Farnsworth D-15 color vision test.



Hearing Requirements

Special Agent applicants must take an audiometer test and meet specified hearing standards. Please note that no applicant will be considered who exceeds any of the following:

Average hearing loss of 25 decibels (ANSI standards) at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hertz
Single reading of 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hertz
Single reading of 35 decibels at 500 Hertz
Single reading of 45 decibels at 4000 Hertz


Medical Review

An applicant's medical history will be thoroughly reviewed to determine whether any medical issue or condition could affect his/her ability to perform the basic functions of the Special Agent position. Applicants may provide medical information from their personal physicians, but the FBI Chief Medical Officer will make the final decision regarding an applicant's ability to perform the duties of the job. The Chief Medical Officer bases his/her determinations on a review of each applicant's medical documentation, using his/her knowledge of the requirements and demands of the position.

Cases are reviewed on an individual basis. Surgical procedures (e.g., radial keratotomy) and/or some preexisting medical conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes), will require careful review and may delay employment.

The FBI remains committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably in all aspects of the hiring/selection process.




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