FBI agents investigate high-profile crimes, conduct surveillance and undercover operations, and protect the U.S. from domestic and foreign threats. The job requires a bachelor's degree, U.S. citizenship, and age between 23-36. Agents must go through rigorous training at the FBI academy and colleges. While the work is dangerous and involves long hours and travel, FBI agents start at a salary of $41,000-$55,000 that can increase up to $104,000.

1. FBI AgentAlejandro Grevi4/27/11Hour 4Career/Technology Foundations

2. Job Introduction“All truth’s are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them”Galileo GalileiFBI agents are one of the country’s most important and best forces of crime fighters. Protecting the safety of the US and it’s people is what got me interested in this field.In this presentation you will learn what it takes to be an FBI Agent, what toexpect from the job, what skills are required and what career paths can betaken.

3. Nature of WorkInvestigate high profile crimesOn call 24 hours a dayThey go under cover Protect the U.S. from foreign and domestic threatsTrain local law enforcement agencies Conduct surveillance activities on subjects

4. Working ConditionsOutdoor/indoorVery dangerous High volume hoursLots of traveling Flexible with there schedule Be ready at all times

5. Training, Qualifications, Advancement Bachelors degree U.S. citizensAge 23-36Has to go through FBI training at the FBI academy Go to John Jay College of criminal justiceBusiness lawLaw enforcementPractical law

6. Job Outlook/Employment Very competitive Growing rapidly Competition is hugePursue my job in New York International terrorism

7. Earnings Starting salary $41,000-$55,000 thousand up to $104,000Live comfortablyI would buy a house with my first purchase

8. Related Occupations Private investigator Conduct stake outConduct background investigations Examine crime scenes Work under pressure Outside/inside$39,000 to $70,000Expected to grow 22 percent over the next decade Increase demand because of high insecurity I chose this because I can open my own private investigation company

9. Summary I want this Job So I can Protect and serve my country. I want to be able to bring bad people to justice and help bring peace to families that were affected. I want to make the world a safer and better place. I also would love to travel around the country and experience different cultures and lifestyles. Being a FBI Agent would also give me the advantage of helping and Protecting my Family. I’ve Learned that being in the FBI Takes a lot of patience and skills I also learned that it takes a lot more then just wanting to solve a crime but being passionate in what you do and being apart of an important team of people who’s job is to protect and defend the U.S.

10. Works Citedwww.payscale.comwww.floridatechonline.comwww.thinkquest.orgwww.michigan.gov