How to become an FBI

Jimmy: "To be honest, I'm not very confident. I know that your recommendation is mainly because of my track record, but I don't actually have much insight into solving cases. Here at the county police, we primarily handle public order cases. Complex cases are transferred to LRPD and ASP."

Harten: "OK, let me give you some confidence.

All FBI agents nowadays essentially come up through the training at the National Academy. The only difference is the pathway into the academy. The FBI recruits agents from the public every year. Any U.S. citizen, with a college degree, aged between 23-37, and with a normal background can apply. Another way is through recommendation, including recruits recommended by various organizations.

I submitted my application just before graduating from college. Roughly two months later, the FBI notified me that I passed the review, and after that, I entered the Academy for training.