FBI agents investigate violations of U.S. laws and many types of crimes. Candidates must pass physical, medical, and vision/hearing tests and have a degree in criminal justice. Agents typically work over 40 hours per week and must be available 24/7, relocating as needed. The job involves both independent and team work indoors and outdoors. Salaries range from $55,689 for new agents to over $100,000 for agents with 10+ years experience. Benefits include paid holidays, vacations, medical insurance and retirement plans.

1. FBI AGENT BY: Kevin Hernandez

2. Job Description FBI agents investigate violations of the U.S. laws.Investigate crimesMany types of crimes

3. Requirements For The FBIFBI 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 justiceCan attend any college that has a strong criminal justice system.

4. Working Hours Agents usually work more then 40 hours a week.Expected to be on call 24 hours a dayMust have flexible hours.Willing to relocate

5. 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.

6. Day At WorkFBI agents have something different to do everyday.Agents must be able to work in different aspects of the job.

7. SalarySalary range from$55,689 for new agents$61,800 for agents with 2-4 years10-19 years $80,000-120,000Special agents and 20 plus years$100,000-$145,000

8. Advancement Special agents are eligible for salary increasesMust show they are ready to do more workShow responsibility

9. Job Satisfactions You make bank working as a FBI agent!You serve your country what more could you ask for.

10. 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

11. Tuition costs Community college ranges from 2,500 each yearSelective schools that are four year colleges cost about $7,000- 12,500 for in state Out of state ranges from $15,000-19,000Private schools range from $26,000- 29,000

12. Benefits Paid holidaysVacationsMedical insuranceRetirement plans

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