Question for Federal Officers

[Applicant0341]

As a reservist in Iraq, I managed to establish some contacts with city and state law enforcement officers that served over there. However, I was unable to meet any federal officers during my tour. The city and state officers made excellent sales pitches for their respective agencies, but I have no information regarding federal law enforcement. If any of you gentlemen would be willing to provide information regarding the federal side, especially FBI, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[Big Sexy]

You'll have to be more specific in regards to the info you seek.

[Kimble]

If any of you gentlemen would be willing to provide information regarding the federal side, especially FBI, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Not a federal officer, but your inquiry is a bit vague. May want to check out www.fbi.gov first and then come back if you have any specific questions.

[Applicant0341]

Sorry about the lack of specifics. I know the website gives general ansers, I guess I was hoping to get an insiders view on the workings of federal agencies such as FBI, DEA, ATF, etc. Main, questions mostly being:

1)The acceptance rate for applicants
2)The washout rate of academy students
3)Daily activies as an agent
4)Amount of independence agents are giving
5)Benifits for working for each specific agency

Thanks

[Piggy]

Again it really varies. Other than the agencies are under the Dept of Justice, that's about all they have in common. Each have a different number of applicants, different requirements, different wash-out rates. Your daily activities are going to depend alot on your duty station. Also each are run totally different by totally different directors.

Even if you take a job such as the FBI, there are many positions within the FBI. They have Special Agents, Uniformed Division, then you have guys that work on Joint Terrorism Task Forces, White Collar Crimes, Organized Crime, Public Corruption Cases. They also have support positions such as Analysts, Investigators (unarmed), Surveillance Specialists, Crime Scene Techs, and the list goes on and on.

What kind of work interests you the most and maybe we can give you some ideas.

[Swat1]

Not a federal officer, but your inquiry is a bit vague. May want to check out www.fbi.gov first and then come back if you have any specific questions.

This is definately going to affect your current application with ICE Mr. :D

Swat1*

[Nole795]

1)The acceptance rate for applicants

Normally 1 in 10,000 (or so I have been told)

2)The washout rate of academy students

At mine, only one person quit out of a class of 25.

3)Daily activies as an agent

Depends on the agency your with, the division your assigned to, the supervisor you are under, the team you are appointed, and how active you are as an agent.

4)Amount of independence agents are giving

See above answer

5)Benifits for working for each specific agency

Money is great in FLEO, if your single, the travel is great also. Chicks dig guys who are federal agents.

[K-9MALY]

Chicks dig guys who are federal agents.

Hewdoggy! Rep sent for making me chuckle!

[Switchback]

The selection process is VERY competitive. While you may find that you easily QUALIFY, it is often difficult to fit within the "most competitive" class from which people are hired.

Once hired and sent to the academy, for 1811 (federal criminal investigators) the washout rate is rather low. We had none in our class of 48. There tends to be 1-2, most of which are injured and recycle at a later date. The G has spent too much money gettnig you there and wouldprefer to get you through the academy unless you are a real POS.

Activities really vary. As n FBI agent, you would really have to like the idea of being a desk-jockey. The administrative side of most 1811 jobs is very demanding. Me, on the other hand, while stateside, I hit 6-8 houses a day and have very little paperwork. Of course, I have to go to Iraq to get hit with paperwork... who would have thought!

How much autonomy depends not only on which agency, but what your duties are within the agency. Some agencies want yuo to document when you wipe your rump... you will need an operation plan to get out of yuor car in the FBI! Others let you do a lot of running and gunning (such as on my fugitive task force). Most are somewhere in between.

Finally, generally speaking, the benefits are extremely good. Mostly weekdays, lots of holidays, good pay, etc.

[Big Sexy]

Finally, generally speaking, the benefits are extremely good. Mostly weekdays, lots of holidays, good pay, etc.

Damn U.S. Marshals getting weekends off, while us Federal Marshals do ALL the heavy lifting. ;) :D

[Switchback]

Damn U.S. Marshals getting weekends off, while us Federal Marshals do ALL the heavy lifting.

Who?





...and FWIW, I average 70 hrs a week back home, making the same I would get if I worked half that. I am salaried and do plenty.


Now... when was your last day off? Mine was in Sept. :D

[Big Sexy]

Who?

Air Marshals, Federal not U.S. As if you didn't know.

..and FWIW, I average 70 hrs a week back home, making the same I would get if I worked half that. I am salaried and do plenty.

70 hours, the Service sure is getting their leap out of you aren't they. Well, with winter fast approaching, our work hours will jump expeditiously. Look everyone, Big Sexy used a big word. Yaaaaaaaay. Delays and cancellations will be the rules we play under, the name of the game is "Let's see if we'll make it home today."

Now... when was your last day off? Mine was in Sept.

After spending the better part of the last couple of months in Europe, Big Sexy is currently enjoying his consecutive days off. September......like Big said, you're earning that leap.;)

Anyway, how are things coming along over there Switch?

[Kimble]

Air Marshals, Federal not U.S. As if you didn't know.

Has anyone ever settled the arguement of which are cooler :cool: : Deputy U.S. Marshals or Federal Air Marshals?

[Big Sexy]

which are cooler Deputy U.S. Marshals or Federal Air Marshals?

According to countless flight attendants and ladies all over the globe, FAM's trump DUSM's 10 to 1. :p Don't want to believe Big, just ask L.A. ;)

[Switchback]

I am more than the "In case of emergency, break glass" type of guy. Hit 6-7 houses a day, close 10+ cases a month, participating on more than 85 arrests a month, and then we can talk.
...that's not even talking all the sexy gear I get from SOG. LOL


Also... dude, I swimming in OT over here! With all the extra pay they are swingin (hazard, etc.), I really can't complain too much.