FBI AGENT BY: Kevin Hernandez

Job Description

FBI agents investigate violations of the U.S. laws.

Investigate crimes

Many types of crimes

Requirements For The FBI

FBI agents must go through many enduring tests in order to be qualified.

The tests involve physical fitness, vision, and hearing test.

A medical review is also necessary.

FBI agents must have a degree in criminal justice

Can attend any college that has a strong criminal justice system.

Working Hours

Agents usually work more then 40 hours a week.

Expected to be on call 24 hours a day

Must have flexible hours.

Willing to relocate

Work Site

Have the option to work alone.

Can work with team members.

FBI agents can choose weather they would like to work indoors or if they would like to work outside.

Day At Work

FBI agents have something different to do everyday.

Agents must be able to work in different aspects of the job.

Salary

Salary range from

$55,689 for new agents

$61,800 for agents with 2-4 years

10-19 years $80,000-120,000

Special agents and 20 plus years

$100,000-$145,000

Advancement

Special agents are eligible for salary increases

Must show they are ready to do more work

Show responsibility

Job Satisfactions

You make bank working as a FBI agent!

You serve your country what more could you ask for.

College Choice

You want to choose a college that is known to have a strong criminal justice system.

Agents must complete certain subjects to become part of the FBI.

Need a bachelors degree

Tuition costs

Community college ranges from 2,500 each year

Selective schools that are four year colleges cost about $7,000- 12,500 for in state

Out of state ranges from $15,000-19,000

Private schools range from $26,000- 29,000

Benefits

Paid holidays

Vacations

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Bibliography

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Federal Bureau of Investigation. Web. 25 May 2011. <http://www.fbijobs.gov/1113.asp>.

"FBI — New Agents." FBI — Homepage. Web. 25 May 2011. <http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/training/sat>.

Federal Bureau of Investigation. Web. 25 May 2011. <http://www.fbijobs.gov/337.asp>.

"FBI Agent - Masters Degree & Salary Information | Masters in Criminal Justice." Masters in Criminal Justice - Degree Programs & Online Schools. Web. 25 May 2011. <http://www.mastersincriminaljustice.com/fbi-agent-masters-degree-salary-information/>.

"Criminal Justice." Bay College. Web. 25 May 2011. <http://www.baycollege.edu/?crimjus>.  

"FBI Agent Training | FBI Agent Interview about FBI Careers, Training." All Criminal Justice Schools - Find Paralegal Schools, Paralegal Training, Legal Assistant Training, Online Paralegal Degrees and Criminal Justice Online Degrees At All Criminal Justice Schools. Web. 25 May 2011. <http://www.allcriminaljusticeschools.com/legal-careers/law-enforcement/fbi-agent-interview>.