The FBI in New York invites people who know the languages ​​of the post-Soviet countries to work: job details

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) looking for special agents in New Yorkwho speak the languages ​​of the post-Soviet countries. We tell you what requirements the department puts forward to the applicant and how to apply.

The FBI highly values ​​language skills and cultural knowledge, especially Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Farsi, Russian, Somali, Uzbek, Korean, or another language. All candidates will take a series of FBI language proficiency tests.

Responsibilities of a Special Agent

You can expect specialized training and the opportunity to work on some of the FBI's toughest cases. Each investigation has its own challenges, unlike anything you might work on in the private sector. Your mission is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

“Being a special agent can be a lifelong career of extraordinary days and amazing experiences,” the FBI notes.

Requirements:

• bachelor's degree (preferably in linguistics or a specific language);
• written and oral proficiency in a language or languages ​​other than English and the ability to communicate clearly in English with colleagues both internally and externally;
• exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills;
• attention to details;
• the ability to objectively evaluate information and make informed judgments;
• honesty and decency;
• desire to change the situation.

Terms of employment

Strict rules of conduct must be observed.

You will pass thorough investigation, credit checks and polygraph testing to gain security clearance to top secret confidential information (SCI).

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You have to pass the test for physical fitness (PFT); an agent must be in good physical condition to be trained at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia and maintain a high level of fitness throughout his career.

Required to pass medical checkupwhich includes, but is not limited to, compliance with vision and hearing standards.

To start successfully work for approximately 19 weeks as a trainee special agent while at the FBI Academy in Quantico.

After graduating from the FBI Academy, it will be possible to transfer to one of the 56 FBI field offices, including San Juan, Puerto Rico, or remote agencies (back offices) to meet the needs of the FBI.

As a result, special agents rarely go to work in the unit in which the checks and interviews took place. Applicants must ensure that their families are ready and supportive of this move. Throughout your career, be prepared to travel anywhere in the world on a temporary or long-term basis.

Agents will work at least 50 hours per week and be in touch 24/7, including holidays and weekends.

They must be ready and able to participate in arrests, searches, raids and similar tasks.

Who can apply for a job

You should:

• be a US citizen;
• be at least 23 years of age and under 37 at the time of appointment;
• have a bachelor's degree or higher from a US-accredited college or university;
• be able to get a "Top Secret SCI" clearance;
• have two years of full-time professional work experience;
• meet FBI recruitment requirements;
• have a valid driver's license with a driving experience of at least six months;

The FBI notes that all qualified applicants will be considered for this vacancy, there will be no discrimination based on skin color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, gender, sexual orientation or based on any other factors unrelated to the required skills for the job.

You can apply to become an FBI Special Agent by link.