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FBI Career, Background, and Ethics Flashcards

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  1. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for the FBI Special Agent position?

    Answer: 23 years old

    Applicants must be at least 23 years old at the time of appointment to become an FBI Special Agent.

  2. What is the maximum age to be appointed as an FBI Special Agent?

    Answer: 36 years and 11 months

    Applicants must be appointed before their 37th birthday due to mandatory retirement at age 57 and the 20-year minimum service requirement.

  3. Which of the following is an automatic disqualifier for the FBI Special Agent position?

    Answer: Conviction of a felony

    A felony conviction is an absolute disqualifier for the FBI Special Agent position with no exceptions.

  4. What educational requirement must all FBI Special Agent applicants meet?

    Answer: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

    All FBI Special Agent applicants must hold at minimum a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

  5. What does the FBI's background investigation examine when vetting Special Agent candidates?

    Answer: Criminal history, financial records, drug use, personal references, and foreign contacts

    The FBI's comprehensive background investigation covers criminal, financial, drug, personal, and foreign contact history to assess overall suitability.

  6. How long is the FBI Special Agent training program at Quantico?

    Answer: Approximately 20 weeks

    New Agent Training at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia lasts approximately 20 weeks (about 5 months).