Employers
Intelligence officers are federal employees and can work for any one of various agencies, such as the CIA, the FBI, the DIA, the military, and other organizations mentioned in this article.
Starting Out
Information on obtaining a federal job can be obtained by visiting the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's USAJOBS Web site, https://www.usajobs.gov. Some agencies, such as the CIA and the Defense Intelligence Agency, have their own application processes. Agencies generally seek the best students to fill intelligence positions, so high grades are essential. In addition, each intelligence agency recruits college graduates. Agencies send representatives to college campuses nationwide to interview interested students. Candidates must undergo a medical examination and a thorough security check in addition to written and oral examinations. Those accepted into an agency generally receive one to two years of on-the-job training.
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