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Government/Economics
Mr. Dulick
9/17/2014
The government is very extensive with ranging careers to go with it. There is everything from
postal workers to politicians to security officers. One of the most interesting, challenging, and
important branches of government workers is those in the defense field. People who risk their lives
daily to be sure the citizens of this country are safe. These include Police officers, Border patrol,
Special agents, etc. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI is responsible for protecting the
country from terrorist attcks, counterintelligence, cyber crime, public corruption, civil rights, organized
crime, White-collar crime, Violent crime, and Major theft. This is a very crucial part of our government
and defensive forces. And, of course, movies such as Miss Congeniality make working in the FBI look
extremely interesting and entertaining. Being someone who loves the movie, naturally I wanted to
delve more into what a special agent like Gracie Hart really has to go through.
First, the FBI upholds certain priorities and core values that every agent, and personnel worker
FBI Priorities
requirements for employment. Those trying for special agents must pass a physical examination,
stamina test, vision test, and hearing test. One main requirement for employment includes having a
high school diploma as well as a degree from a university. Also, the physical examination requires the
applicant to: Perform their maximum amount of sit ups in one minute. Also, complete a timed 300-
meter sprint, max untimed push ups and pull ups (if asked), as well as a timed one and a half mile run.
The Bureau explains that the physical examination is not unbearable, if you exercise daily and stay in
The Bureau also requires special agent applicants to take a hearing test which requires a single
reading of 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 hertz. 35 decibels at 500 hertz. 45 decibels at 4000
hertz. And finally, a 25 decibel reading of 1000, 2000, and 3000 hertz. Immediately following the
hearing and physical examinations is the medical review. The medical review is like a basic physical
examination to get basic medical information about the applicant. The basic salary for a FBI special
agent averages from about $56,980 per year to anywhere to about $90,000 a year, depending on the
With all the interesting work that is done in the FBI, I strongly admire anyone that even
attempts to apply to this organization. If I were not destined to be a performer, I would probably make
my way into the law field, whether it be law enforcement or just being a lawyer. I think the systems of
protecting the US are very strong and advanced, and I hope to remain to see it that way. The FBI is full