Investigative Specialist: PM anyone?

[cmras24]

I dont no, they seem to talk about it like it is classified and don't talk about it. But there is a job description on the FBI web page.

[corporal716]

I heard all that... although the no degree part is kind of hard to believe... Everything I have seen requires at least a bachelor's degree unless you just have so much experience to get in... I actually have a master's... but did not qualify for special agent so a support position is for me with hopes that I will ascend in the ranks. If not... that is fine too... it is a great opportunity and beats being a paralegal with a high degree..

I looked into it awhile back. No degree is required.

[nwndrlnd]

I guess the degree part puts you in the GS pay scale... but it should be an exciting opportunity.

[ladibug]

Just because it is a support position does not mean it is not classified, it still needs top secret clearance. And no agency can function well without it's support positions. And go to FBIjobs.com now and you will find the position advertised... requiring a degree.

Just sounds like some of you are putting down those of us who applied for support vacancies... think of law enforcement without them!

[txinvestigator1]

No one is putting you down, I just am amazed that anyone would apply for a job and not know what what the hell it is.

And I have to admit, it does amuse me when some applicants speak of the position as if they will be a CIA secret covert op. Discretion is a huge part of the job. You will not be able to tell others of your exploits on the job, other than in generic terms.

But you will be able to tell folks you work for the Bureau, and that you are an IS. It is not a secret job, but the work product and case info is privileged.

[nwndrlnd]

If you think about it...just getting a foot in the door with the bureau is pretty impressive... and the promotion potential is there for all of us to become special agents. And actually... we can't tell people what we are doing or who we are investigating... it requires top secret security clearance... and I have been told on somethings we won't even be able to tell fellow agents what we are working on... but that is neither here nor there.... it will be an exciting job with promotion potential and good benefits.

[txinvestigator1]

And actually... we can't tell people what we are doing or who we are investigating... it requires top secret security clearance... and I have been told on somethings we won't even be able to tell fellow agents what we are working on... but that is neither here nor there.... it will be an exciting job with promotion potential and good benefits.

You are correct about that. Specifics are not to be discussed. Agents not involved in the case are not in the "need to know" chain either.

But there is nothing to keep you from telling friends, family etc, that you are a IS with the FBI.

Even as a Private Investigator I don't tell people who I am investigating or other case details.

Hope you enjoy the job.

[nwndrlnd]

OH definitely...we can tell people we work for the FBI...well except for targets.. ha ha.. but it should be a good job...and the promotion potential is good..that helps..

[OnceIwas]

I am in the same situation as the rest of you, it has been a long arduous process. I received a letter of congratulations and a report to work date with my field office assignment. I too have been searching for the same answers as others on this position. In questioning some friends in the Bureau it seems that this position is very much like a CIA operative. They do not frequent normal FBI buildings and SA's know very little about them. My friends have not been able to answer my questions either. Why would anyone sign up for a job like this? Why not. I spent 25 years in police work not knowing what each day would bring so why change.

For those of you in the process, I didn't contact anyone throughout the process, they called me. To be honest I was surprised that someone my age would be offerred the job. The good thing is, if I don't like the job I already have a pension to return to. Good luck, it really does take a long time I applied in May 03

[cmras24]

OnceIwas, if you dont mind me asking what is your start date and FO.