What are the 5 divisions of the FBI?

Currently, FBI employs over 13,500 Special Agents in its five major divisions, which are Intelligence, Counterintelligence, Counterterrorism, Criminal and Cyber. Here is a summary of what to expect if working in any of these departments.
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What are the 5 main career paths in the FBI?

FBI agents come from a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds, and there are a few major career paths within the bureau to select from:
  • Special agent.
  • Intelligence analyst.
  • Surveillance.
  • Forensic accounting.
  • Foreign languages.
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What is the highest ranking FBI agent?

The highest rank in the FBI is the director. The office is filled by presidential appointment, provided the Senate votes to confirm. The FBI director answers to the U.S. attorney general, the director of national intelligence and various congressional committees.
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What are the 8 priorities of the FBI?

Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • Top Terrorism Threats. Preventing terrorist attacks, from any place, by any actor, remains the FBI's top priority. ...
  • Cyber. ...
  • Foreign Influence. ...
  • Criminal Threats. ...
  • Violent Crime. ...
  • Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) ...
  • Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking. ...
  • Civil Rights.
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What are the 11 branches of the FBI?

FBI Headquarters Washington D.C.
  • National Security Branch (NSB)
  • Intelligence Branch (IB)
  • FBI Criminal, Cyber, Response, and Services Branch (CCRSB)
  • Science and Technology Branch (STB)
  • Information and Technology Branch (ITB)
  • Human Resources Branch (HRB)
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FBI Special Agent Careers



Who can override the FBI?

Within the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI is responsible to the attorney general, and it reports its findings to U.S. Attorneys across the country. The FBI's intelligence activities are overseen by the Director of National Intelligence.
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Is the FBI higher than the police?

State and local law enforcement agencies are not subordinate to the FBI, and the FBI does not supervise or take over their investigations. Instead, the investigative resources of the FBI and state and local agencies are often pooled in a common effort to investigate and solve the cases.
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What is the boss of the FBI called?

The FBI is led by a Director, who is appointed by the U.S. President and confirmed by the Senate for a term not to exceed 10 years. The current Director is Christopher Wray. You can find information on all Directors who have served the FBI on our History website.
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Is DEA higher than FBI?

Which is better FBI or DEA? Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) scored higher in 5 areas: Culture & Values, Work-life balance, CEO Approval, Recommend to a friend and Positive Business Outlook. DEA scored higher in 3 areas: Overall Rating, Diversity & Inclusion and Compensation & Benefits.
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Do FBI agents have to serve 20 years?

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

FBI special agents have a mandatory retirement age of 57. In order to achieve the required 20 years of service for retirement, you must enter on duty no later than the day before your 37th birthday.
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What is the highest FBI job?

The highest rank in the FBI is the director. The office is filled by presidential appointment, provided the Senate votes to confirm. The FBI director answers to the U.S. attorney general, the director of national intelligence and various congressional committees.
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Do all FBI employees go to Quantico?

All special agents begin their career at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, for 20 weeks of intensive training at one of the world's finest law enforcement training facilities.
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Who is higher up CIA or FBI?

Whats higher FBI or CIA? Neither. They are equals. FBI focuses on inside the borders of the United States, mostly regarding violations of federal laws and the CIA focuses on things outside the borders of the United States, mostly acquiring intelligence information about other countries.
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What GS level is an FBI agent?

Upon completion of a two-year probationary period, Special Agents will transition to the General Schedule (GS) pay scale. Most Special Agents are able to achieve a GS-13 level within five (5) years. Reasonable Accommodations: The FBI provides Reasonable Accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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How do you address an FBI agent?

So, formally, a special agent should be addressed as “Mr. <last name>” or “Ms. <last name.” Or, as another Quoran suggested, by their first name. What should you never say to a federal agent?
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What agency is higher than the CIA?

The National Security Agency (NSA) is a national-level intelligence agency of the United States Department of Defense, under the authority of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI).
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What is an FBI detective called?

Special Agents are essentially the street level "detectives" of the federal law enforcement community. Supervisory Special Agents (SSA) or Group Supervisors (GS): The first line supervisors are typically in the GS-14 range and have some variety in titles based on their locations.
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Do FBI agents have to identify themselves?

Broadly speaking, law enforcement officers do not have a legal duty to disclose either their identities or their agencies of affiliation, even if asked directly.
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Do FBI agents carry guns off duty?

The agency allows, but does not require, off-duty officers to carry their agency-issued firearm so they may be prepared to act as police officers when circumstances are appropriate.
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Can you join the FBI without being a cop?

The FBI has a wide variety of career opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds and experiences. Our professional staff employees serve as intelligence analysts, financial experts, scientists, security specialists, linguists, and more. Learn about these and other careers at fbijobs.gov.
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What is FBI motto?

The motto, “ Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity,” succinctly describes the motivating force behind the men and women of the FBI (see below). The peaked bevelled edge which circumscribes the seal symbolizes the severe challenges confronting the FBI and the ruggedness of the organization.
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Can you tip the FBI?

The tip line works because the www.fbi.gov, the FBI's interface with the Internet, has on its main page a way for people to submit tips, whether they be crime tips, intelligence tips, or counterterrorism-related tips.. There's a form that you can access.
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What can stop you from being in the FBI?

EMPLOYMENT DISQUALIFIERS

Non-U.S. citizenship. Conviction of a felony (Special Agent candidates only: conviction of a domestic violence misdemeanor or more serious offense) Violation of the FBI Employment Drug Policy (please see below for additional details) Default on a student loan insured by the U.S. Government.
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Can the FBI talk to you without a lawyer?

ANY information you give to an officer without an attorney, even if it seems harmless, can be used against you or someone else. Lying to a federal officer is a crime. Remaining silent is NOT a crime (except in limited situations when you can be required to identify yourself).
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Who is No 1 intelligence agency in?

1. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), USA.
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