Looking to Become a Federal Agent

[Group9]

Oh not at all, they just worded it to make it sound like you need 3-4 different degree's in order to become a federal agent, I heard its a bit harder to become a SSA then it is a FBI agent.

One reason being that so many of the smaller sized agencies, like SSA, and the other OIGs is that they have so many agents from the big three and four letter agencies, looking for a better better quality of life.

(Example being, I just spent the night trying to sleep in my car last night, about the hundredth or so time, if I calculate correctly, and haven't actually been in the same place as my wife and kids for two days, now. I ran three cell phone batteries down yesterday and last night trying to coordinate agents working on the same case four states over and have a crick in my neck from that.

I'm drinking coffee trying to overcome about six hours sleep total in two nights, because I've got to get back in and start it up again. And, I haven't even left town.)

And, I'm 51 and a supervisor, not a case agent, any more (but there are some things you just can't ask people to do if you're not willing to be out there with them doing it). Somehow, I'm betting some of the OIG guys, don't do this so often. And, when it comes to family life, that's a good thing.

Just a rant as I sit here, completely exhausted, and not believing I'm having to go back in to work and wondering if the weekend is shot, too.

[USMC0844]

Just keep telling yourself that your are Living the Dream G9!:D

[FlyMIA]

From someone who is somewhat in your position here is my advice just focus on school and maybe on getting some internships while in school or over the summer. Just getting any type of work experience would help. Also four years of school is not a long time I am about half way through with college and I don’t know where the time went. Also I would not just focus on two agencies as it is hard to get a 1811 job. Look at the DEA,ICE,USMS also. Just go on agencies websites and research. Enjoy college don’t worry too much about finding an 1811 job. Just make sure you stay out of trouble and by that I mean do not do anything that you would not want to get caught doing. Because even if you get away with something for example selling a pill of riddlin for $10 for that big midterm that will still hurt your chances in getting into LE. There are a lot of people on this forum that say I want to be in LE but I did Cocaine only twice and smoked marijuana for a year that’s not bad right? Well these people will never be in LE.

[Group9]

Just keep telling yourself that your are Living the Dream G9!:D

That's the truth. I just got home and the deal for this weekend got canceled. Yeah, me! :D