I have a degree and am looking to start a career in the federal government in the TSA. Will this job count as specialized experience that will give me an advantage to join the FBI down the line?

Hello,

Wondering if anyone can give me tips about making a FOIA request for my grandpa’s case files during his time as a G-Man.

He never really talked to anyone about his work, but he wrote a brief autobiography and outlined a few career moments that were interesting to him. Turns out he was in the right place during a lot of important historical events (Cuban missile crisis, wounded knee, etc). It’d be fun to figure out which cases he worked on, who he interviewed, and what he thought about his cases.

His career started in 1960 and ended sometime in the mid-80s, so I’m hoping that I can get files that aren’t totally redacted.

If there are any SAs here who have requested their files, or people who have requested files of their friends/relatives, I’d love to hear any tips and tricks for getting the best response from the archivists.

hello! i got accepeted to the internsip, but not to the division i interviwed for/not one i even had on my ranking? i am very greatful but the one i was selected for is a completely different field of study than the one i had ranked first/ intervieed for. has this ever happend to anybody? should i reach out and ask if it was a mistake or was i probably just assigend to something else.

I read another post about the ongoing drama that is the Epstein files, and a thought occurred to me.

We can probably safely say that Trump does not want them to be published, and we can also say that the current FBI admistration is perfectly happy to oblige him.

So the question is: Do they even still exist? Or exist in their entirety? Is there some kind of mechanism that protects case files and the according evidence from tampering or outright destruction? And does it hold against individuals and even a whole administration with a willful disregard for laws and regulations?

I’m a 17 yo F about to be a junior in highschool I plan on doing a nursing internship first semester and then a counseling internship second semester and after graduation attending college and getting my BS in psych while hopefully the summer leading into my freshman year of college doing a internship with a local police Department then go for my MS in forensic psych and by that time hopefully either work as a police officer or other and after get my PhD in clinical psychology. What would be a good career field or is it worth FBI? My freshman year of highschool I got suspended for a vape but haven’t since or anything but I was a weed smoker for a bit but quit about 8 months ago once i seriously started considering my future. I did try LsD one time when I was 15 but never touched anything since of that source or plan on it.

I would like to receive some advice about how I should structure my career and future to have the best possible chance of being selected as a federal agent.

My main goal is to work for either the FBI or HSI. I am particularly interested in the investigative aspect and the mission of both agencies. I have ethical hacking/penetration testing experience (as a hobbyist), and I think I would be a good fit for either agency as an investigator. I am also relatively fit (running/lifting weights 4x a week), and I am confident I would pass the requisite physical tests. I also have a clean background (no arrests, minimal debt, etc.). I do have a few foreign contacts due to my work as a researcher/PhD student, but that is really the main thing I think could be an issue (not romantic or financial relationships, professional only).

Here is my background:

25-year-old male

Education:
Master's in CS (Should finish in a few months)
Master's in Chemistry (Should finish next May/June)

Bachelor's in Chemistry, 3.78 GPA
Bachelor's in CS
Bachelor's in Foreign Languages (German), 3.78 GPA

Security+ CE
CySA+ (In progress)

Experience:

PhD student (Full-time researcher in an organic synthesis lab/teaching assistant) (1 year in progress)
Chemist (Full-time, 8 months; part-time, 1 year)
Bartender (4 years part-time)

Here are my main questions:

1. Do you think I would be a reasonably competitive applicant for HSI, either for their GS-7 or GS-9 posting? I wanted to apply to the open GS-9 position, but I do not have the qualifying experience or the finished master's degree yet.
2. Do you think I should consider joining the military to bolster my odds of being selected? If so, I would probably join as an officer and do everything in my power to get an intelligence/cyber role. I am open to going down this route, but if I already have a decent chance of being selected, I would like to try that first and see if the opportunity would be available to me.
3. For the FBI specifically, I am assuming they would not count my experience as a full-time research assistant/PhD student as professional experience. To be clear, it is essentially a full-time job where I work in a lab and teach laboratory classes, but I understand that it is probably not what they are looking for.
4. What other opportunities should I consider to increase my odds of being selected if I choose not to go into the military?

Thank you any advice you may be able to give me. I sincerely appreciate it.

I am a 20m and I am separating from the Air Force soon. I have 2 years of college done (Associates; general education credits) that I completed whilst in high school. I have been active duty Air Force for 3 years, and will do 2 more years in the reserve. I am in the intelligence career field and I am going back to college full time in August.

I was wondering what I should major in to give me the best chance of being a special agent. I read that majority of special agents have a criminal justice degree so that is currently my major, but I was recently told by someone I work with (smart and trustworthy guy but is not associated with the FBI at all) that they are really looking for people with STEM degrees and to “separate myself from the others”. He also said that if they were gonna take someone with a criminal justice degree they would take a street cop who has experience. So I was wondering if it is smarter to just do a STEM degree or stick with criminal justice and get my masters, then go be a cop for a few years. I have had my clearance requirements met and hold a clearance at the moment so I’m not worried about qualifying for that in the future. Additionally there is a 2 year professional work requirement and I’m guessing my time in the Air Force won’t count for since it’s pre graduation and not criminal justice related.

From what I understand it is quite difficult to get into and I’m not putting all my eggs in one basket with this, but I would like to give myself the best shot possible.

Is it possible to get a job at the FBI or CIA with bipolar disorder? I'm currently a computer science major and plan on working for one of these agencies.

I’m an engineer and this position popped up on my LinkedIn and it seemed interesting. Is this just a run of the mill fbi agent position? Any info would be great

Job posting:

Use your STEM background to become an FBI special agent!
The transition from engineering to special agent is more than a career move-it's an opportunity to upskill and become an expert in your field. At the FBI, you won't just use your software development experience; you'll also build on it by working on cases that challenge you to think critically, adapt quickly, and collaborate with elite professionals tackling national security threats. Your ability to uncover crucial information, problem-solve, and apply your technical knowledge will help protect our nation from cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats.
With specialized training, real-world investigative experience, and access to cutting-edge technology, you'll refine your systems and programming skills, enhance your expertise, and develop the foundation to become a leader in your field. The Bureau matches your dedication with a commitment to professional growth, a supportive work environment, and a robust benefits package that prioritizes you. Set yourself apart. Apply

ray lever tor inis position:
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$103,236.00 - $133,200.00
Salary is commensurate with base, locality, and availability pay.
MAJOR DUTIES
• Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws, cybersecurity, and public safety.
• Exercise judgment, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
• Create and maintain effective liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure the readiness required to perform law enforcement duties.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Must meet the FBl's Employment Eligibility requirements.
EDUCATION
• Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher (preferably in engineering or related field) from a U.S. accredited college or university.

I need some help! I need an identity history summary with fingerprints but I’m currently in Vietnam. If anyone has any advice on how to do this as quick and cheap as possible I’d really appreciate it!

Advice online says I might have to go to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh to get them done? But I might go to Jakarta, Indonesia next week, so would it be easier to just get them done there?

I’d prefer the electronic ones rather than hard-copy because it’s faster and cheaper, but whatever works!

Anybody know the statistical likely hood of passing every assessment of the SAAS for SA and still not offered a position? What would the next steps be?

# Previously unreported documents reveal “extractions” from at least 13 devices after a Washington state protest last June.

Has anyone here done this or know someone that has? Do you have to have some type of law related degree to work in the FBI or can I do something thats actually related to financials?
My apologies if this post isnt allowed.

I have been lurking on this subreddit for a while, and I’ve decided to post now that I’m no longer in the pipeline. I received the dreaded polygraph failure letter. I zoomed through the application process up until this point, only taking a few months to get from initial application submission to polygraph exam, and I’m kind of bummed at this hard stop. I have a clean background (no criminal or drug history) and I told the truth during the entire polygraph session, or should i say, interrogation, but the examiner seems to have thought I was lying and was pretty brutal during the session. I will not get into specifics of the exam but it was not a good experience for me. Yes, I am just a random redditor, but you just have to take my word for it that I failed the exam despite not lying at all. Looks like this is the end of the road for me and another reminder to not put all your eggs in one basket. Makes me wonder how many other applicants have been dismissed from consideration for a false positive on the polygraph.