What are the parameters to pass the hearing exam for a career in the Law Enforcement/eventual FBI field?
483724
FBI are equal opportunity employers. So you can get in if you qualify.
503008
definitely clean your record first.  anything in warrant status will hurt you.. cuz... you can't be criminal and law enforcement simultaneously.  College, not necessarily. Junior college should be enough. And don't smoke anything (u know)....
255782
Work history if experienced ,certifications,references and the big one background checks.Good Luck
585323
The FBI will do an investigation on various aspects of your life from the forms you fill out. They will check finance, friends, family, drug use, recreational activity, political affiliations,etc... They will conduct interviews of family, friends, and acquaintances. They'll check you addresses, criminal record, etc..\n\nThey are looking for anything that may indicate a possible compromise of the info you will encounter/create that could lead a breach of "national security.\n\nThe investigation could take as little as 6 months or as much as 2-3 years(or more) depending on the info you furnish, the access you'll be granted, and the amount in your past. \n\nUntil the investigation is complete you will probably receive an interim clearance that will allow your schooling and "work" with limited access to sensitive compartmented information.
1006227
Here is some info.  Every state will have different requirements.  Be careful, some of the degree granting schools may not be totally good.  Call the stat crime lab in your state and ask them about the job.\n\nhttp://www3.sc.maricopa.edu/ajs/crime_scene_technician.htm\n\nhttp://www.spjc.edu/webcentral/acad/crimeas.htm\n\nhttp://www.cji.net/CJI/CenterInfo/fscec/cstcp.htm
743498
I too am will be looking for a federal job once I graduate school. I suggest the first thing you do is decide with what agency you want to work with. There's ATF, FBI, DEA, ICE, and more. But go to www.usajobs.gov. An agent from the DEA gave me the website when he came and spoke to my law class. Good luck!
1049126
If you are looking to be a special agent, you have to have a bachelor degree. You will not be looked at otherwise, regardless of your IQ score. The majority of the other positions require degrees as well. The only way that you could bypass this academic prerequisite would be to have served in the armed services (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, etc) or to have many years as a police officer. The best option for you would be to enroll in school or sign up with the police. You have to consider the fact that there will be people out there that, while they may not have all the special skills that you have, will have a degree or two, and this would bump you out of the running. For instance, I have 2 degrees, 2 minors, and 2 memberships in national honorary societies.....though I only have to meet 1 of 3 criteria to go in at the GS level that I want, I meet all 3. So, if you and I were going up for the same position, I would most likely be the person that gets the job, because I meet all the requirements. So, like I said before, if you want to work in a position of high importance (meaning something that you need security clearance for), you're going to have to go get a degree or enlist in the services or work in a police dept. for a while. Good luck!\n\n\n\nAlso, you do not need to necessarily have a degree in Criminal Justice. Any bachelor degree will suffice, but there are specific fields of study that are in high demand right now. You can go to www.fbi.gov to get this information.
99002
they can work for the fbi, the pay grade probably starts around 45k and tops out around 75.
38193
I once applied to work at the FBI and it took about 3 months to repond to my application and resume, then about 6 months to complete a background check.  So I'm sure yours could take a long time too!
1148961
I think you just have to have a Bachelor's Degree(4-year) from college, and it can be from any subject, but I would recommend criminal justice. There will be  extensive background checks and psychological testing, and some sort of physical fitness requirements.
294487
Most people with a bachelor in criminal justice become police officers. But I have a friend that is planning on going into the fbi, (which is hot). I'm sure you could also go to law school and become a lawyer with that degree as well. Also, you could probably become a probation officer.
124143
If I were you, I would go ask someone from your local PD.  They could let you know what the requirements are for your department.
297300
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/governmentjobs1/a/fbijobs.htm\nhttp://www.intelligence.gov/0-student_opps.shtml\nhttp://www.studentjobs.gov/agencies/agency-doj-fbi.asp\nhttp://federaljobs.net/employme.htm
623292
In the State of Florida there are certain requirements before you can be trained as a Police Officer. Applicants go thru a prolonged application process by a Testing Center in co-operation with the Criminal Justice Commision. Not only does the Officer Canadate have to pass a thourough investigation, but show that he/she does not have any issues in life pertaining to moral conduct. For example, if someone applies but they have a bunch of unpaid speeding tickets, they will not become a Police Officer; if they have unpaid child support, have committed a felony (detected or non-detected) even if you have'nt been caught for it. Before an Agency hires an applicant they use the polygraph machine;a lie detector. They also face a board of commanding Police Officers to test your judgement skills and knowledge. And yes there are some who make it thru because of thier charm or who they know, but are later on weeded out. Hope this answers your question.\n\nJohn\nCriminal Justice Student
663472
I know from experience that many of the employees of the Department of Homeland Security working in the Law Enforcement capacity have a military background, and many have MP experience. As far as local L.E. agencies, I believe it would also help your chances there. \n\nIf you think that becoming a Federal Agent appeals to you, then look into applying for a job with one of those agancies. There are many different fields you can go into - National Park Rangers, Capitol Police, INS, BOP, Border Patrol, Park Police, Marshals, etc. The pay, promotional opportunities and benefits are much better than they are in many local and state agencies. \n\nDepending on the amount of experience you have had as an MP, you may also be able to get a job as an instructor for L.E. agencies teaching physical techniques, tactics, firearms, or whatever else you are trained to do.\n\nThat being said, every level of law enforcement varies slightly in the details of the procedures that are used in those same areas - physical techniqies, tactics, and behavioral studies (like interviewing or interrogation techniques). You will have to learn about the way things are done with whatever LE agency you get a job for. College is also a requirement for many DHS jobs.
1051013
There aren't a lot of options other than becoming a police officer.  If you want to go to the federal level just get a job and get your experience out of the way.  Make sure you get a foreign language, being fluent in a foreign language will help.  I am in investigations and never had to work the road, but these jobs are few and far between.  I don't do homicide and very little narcotics.  Your best bet is to "pay your dues" and work the road for a bit.
585603
Depends were but I think it's a national deal\n\nYou can go as early as 18 or 19, you don't need a 4 year diploma in criminal justice, in fact DON'T get a diploma in criminal justice get it in something else because a degree in that will get you nothing. Get a backup like a Business degree because in case you get hurt on the job and you can't continue being an officer, you always have your degree to fall back on.\n\nYou do NEED a high school diploma, and be inexcellent physical shape\nNow if you go into the academy at say 19, the departments still won't hire you till you're 20 1/2 or 21, and they prefer educated people or people with life experience, or military