1. Juniata College
Student and Recent Graduate Opportunities at the FBI: Information Session
September 28 & 29

2. Welcome to the FBI Today’s presentation will cover:
Overview of the FBI
Opportunities for Students and
Recent Grads
Eligibility and Application
Q&A

3. About Frank Pote Chief, Field Evidence Unit Professional Career
FBI Laboratory, Quantico, VA
11 Years at the FBI
Graduated Juniata – Class of 1973
- Alumni Council (Past President)
- Alumni Trustee
- Class Fund Agent
- Juniata Admissions Ambassador
- President Selection Committee
Professional Career
- Teacher, State Correctional Institution at
Graterford and Huntingdon
- US Marine Corps Office – 24 Years
- Human Resources Officer, Prince William, VA
and Richmond, VA Police Departments
- FBI Foreign Language Program Manager
and Unit Chief
- FBI Field Evidence Unit Chief

4. About the FBI

5. The FBI: Protects the American people and their rights.
Educates and informs our local communities.
Communicates and collaborates with domestic and international partners.

6. Our Core Values

7. [ALTERNATE SLIDE:] Our Core Values
Rigorous obedience to the CONSTITUTION
RESPECT for the dignity of all those we protect
COMPASSION extending care and concern wherever possible
FAIRNESS enforcing the law without fear or favor
INTEGRITY defines us and what we stand for
ACCOUNTABILITY responsibility and ownership for our decisions
LEADERSHIP courage to lead and set the example
Our institutional strength lies in our DIVERSITY

8. FBI By the Numbers:

9. Locations
*Includes international locations

10. FBI Programs: Counterterrorism
The FBI’s top priority: protect the United States from terrorist attacks
Investigates international and domestic terrorism incidents
Supports state and local police in Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs)
Terrorist Screening Center & Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate

11. FBI Programs: Counterintelligence
Protecting the United States against foreign intelligence operations
Investigates espionage of all types, misuse of classified information
Famous spies: Robert Hannsen, FBI Special Agent

12. FBI Programs: Cyber Security
Lead agency for investigating cyber attacks for terrorist, intelligence, or criminal purposes
Works with private companies and public agencies to protect and defend against computer intrusions
Protects communities and individuals from criminals who seek to defraud, steal or victimize them

13. FBI Programs: Criminal
Investigates and protects Americans from:
White Collar Crime
Public Corruption
Civil Rights Offenses
Organized Crime
Violent Gangs
Health Care Fraud
Financial Crimes

14. FBI Services Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
Provides state-of-the-art tools and services to law enforcement, national security and intelligence community partners, and the general public.
FBI Laboratory
One of the largest and most comprehensive crime labs in the world, using science and technology to protect the nation and support law enforcement, intelligence, military, and forensic science partners.

15. Operational Support Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG)
Operational Technology Division (OTD)
Develops and deploys technology-based solutions to enable and enhance the FBI’s intelligence, national security, and law enforcement operations.
Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG)
The FBI’s specialized response group, providing expertise in crisis management, hostage rescue, surveillance and aviation, hazardous devices mitigation, crisis negotiations, behavioral analysis, and tactical operations.

16. Opportunities for Students and Recent Graduates

17. Student Opportunities: Honors Internship Program
A ten (10) week, full-time, paid internship program
Runs June through August
Students work at FBI headquarters and across all 56 field offices
Side-by-side with FBI employees, participating in real projects and operations
The FBI seeks students from all backgrounds and educational disciplines to participate in the Honors Internship Program

18. Recent Graduate Opportunities: Collegiate Hiring Initiative
Entry-level job opportunities for students graduating between December 2014 and September 2017.
Five career paths to choose from:
Operational Support Technician (field offices)
Human Resources Specialist (HQ)
Personnel Security Specialist (HQ)
Management and Program Analyst (HQ)
STEM Positions (nationwide)

19. Honors Internship Program and Collegiate Hiring Initiative: Locations
Highest number of positions are available at FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C.; Quantico, Virginia; Clarksburg, West Virginia; and Winchester, Virginia.
Students choose their top three locations on their applications
Collegiate Hiring Initiative applicants choose their top three career paths as well

20. What is it like working here?

21. Why I Joined the FBI

22. Benefits to Working at the FBI
Your career path is up to you.
Opportunity to switch between disciplines.
Gain a variety of skills and real-world experience.
Growth and management opportunities.
Opportunities to work nationally and internationally.
Work-life balance.
The FBI family.

23. FBI People Flexible and Adaptable Motivated and Driven
Critical Thinkers
Effective Communicators
Organized and Prepared
Diverse and Creative
Supportive and Familial

24. Eligibility and Application

25. Student Eligibility: Honors Internship Program
Applicants must:
Be a full-time undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) or graduate student at an accredited college/university
Have a GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 scale
Students with no GPA must have received a 1500 out of 2400, or 1000 out of 1600, on their SATs or 21 on their ACT

26. Recent Grad Eligibility: Collegiate Hiring Initiative
Applicants must:
Have been a full-time undergraduate, graduate, or PhD student at an accredited college/university
Be graduating/Have graduated between December 2014 and September 2017
Have a GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 scale
Students with no GPA must have received a 1500 out of 2400, or 1000 out of 1600, on their SATs or 21 on their ACT

27. Automatic Disqualifiers
Non-U.S. citizenship
A felony conviction
Failure of an FBI polygraph examination
Failure of an FBI-administered urinalysis drug test
Default on a student loan insured by the US government
Failure to register with Selective Service System (males only, exceptions apply)
Use illegal drugs in violation of the FBI Employment Drug Policy

28. What to Emphasize on Application
Writing – don’t have errors; it must ‘make sense’
Project Management/Leader examples – results important
Leadership positions – clubs, non-profits, sports…anything!
Team participation – how did you contribute?
Where do I want to work - Suggestions
Internships available at most field offices, but limited
Headquarters, Quantico, Winchester have more openings
Be smart !

29. Apply Now Applications are open through October 15, 2017.
Visit FBIjobs.gov to learn more and apply.
Every applicant must undergo an FBI background investigation and be eligible to receive a Top Secret security clearance.
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30. Questions?

31. Thank you!