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Being an FBI Agent: Fantasy Versus FactWe all watch FBI agents on TV catching the bad guy week after week, or writing up brilliant profiles of the serial killer that contain everything but their name and phone number, or even, in previous years, uncovering alien conspiracies. But what does an FBI agent really do?The FBI conducts investigations for the government, ranging across 200 categories that include financial crime, bank robberies, drug trafficking, cyber crime, espionage, and kidnapping. Jobs in this elite industry are tough to get, but with the right training one of those jobs could very well be yours. Required Education for an FBI Agent You need at least a bachelor's degree to become an FBI agent. Although the exact degree doesn't matter if you meet other FBI qualifications, those who major in accounting, electrical engineering, information technology, or computer science may have an advantage since they learn such highly prized skills. Learning a foreign language can also help give you an edge over other applicants. Once you've gotten your degree, you have two choices. You can get three years of professional work experienced in a related field, such as law enforcement, or you can earn an advanced degree and then you only need two years of work experience. If you choose to earn an advanced degree, a law degree is often the most beneficial. Military experience, particularly in an investigative capacity, can also open up opportunities. An FBI Agent's Expected Salary Criminal investigators who work for the federal government earn an average annual salary of $72,850, or an average hourly wage of $35.03. |
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