How do i Join the C.I.A?

I'm going to the Marines next year but after i come back from the Military i want to get a job in the C.I.A





But how do i sign up or how do i get Recruited.

How do i Join the C.I.A?
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Reply:When you enter marine training ask the personel office on the base how you would go about looking into the C.I.A. for after your tour of duty is up.. . Government agencies such as the C.I.A. and the F.B.I. often hire people out of the military as they already have some of the training required..





Decide what job you would like with the C.I.A. (code breaker, language specialist, etc.) while in the marines try to tailor your training to the job you would like with the C.I.A....





Above all perform well as a marine, recommendations of your commanding officers goes a long way to opening doors to jobs after discharge...
Reply:You're going to want to get into Intel, then, and statistically, Air Force has a higher rate of CIA and NSA adoption than the Corps. That's not saying it's impossible for a Marine to get into the CIA, but the Air Force or Army would have been a better choice for a CIA-centered career path. Score high on your ASVAB and choose an Intel field, Intel Analysis may be the most prudent. You're going to have to attain and maintain an SCI-TS clearance, so make sure you mind what you do and say.
Reply:if you're going to R%26amp;S to find out how to join the CIA, all i can say is:








here's your sign
Reply:Not so much R%26amp;S but that's OK!





Well, the CIA used to comprise the Directorate of Intelligence (DI) and the Directorate of Operations (DO) with the DI handling intelligence analysis and the DO handling field work. That is until recently. The DO was sort of split off from the CIA and became the National Clandestine Service. But that's immaterial for the purposes of our conversation.





I don't imagine there's any foolproof way of getting a job with the CIA but some tricks that never hurt are learn languages, Farsi, Mandarin and Arabic are in high demand for obvious reasons, Russian is always good too. Get at least a bachelor's degree in something relevant, nternational business, finance or relations, economics, physical science or nuclear, biological or chemical engineering and certain history specializations. With the Marines you may want your MOS to be one of the 02s (Intel)
Reply:here's an idea..go to cia.gov and look at the job qualifications....and yeah.. I dont know crap about the military but I am sure you can find out...
Reply:How to Become a CIA Agent





Before you get your heart set on joining the Agency, however, there are a couple things you should know. First, the Directorate of Operations, or “clandestine service” (the branch of the CIA that includes spies) makes up only a small percentage of the CIA’s total employment; most CIA employees hold fairly mundane office jobs. Second, the selection process for any job within the Agency is rigorous, and even if your experience and education qualifies you for a position, you can be turned down for many other reasons.


1. Obtain U.S. citizenship. Only U.S. citizens may enter the CIA. If you are not currently a citizen, you’ll need to become one before you can apply.


2. Stay squeaky clean. The CIA requires security clearances for all positions, and you’ll need to be able to pass a very thorough background check to get this clearance.Don’t get involved with criminal activities; be responsible, ethical and dependable at work; maintain good credit; avoid gambling; be trustworthy; and be faithful to your spouse and to the United States of America. You don’t need to be perfect, but the CIA places very high importance on personal integrity, sound judgment, and loyalty to your country. Your parents and friends must also be as squeaky clean as possible.


3. Avoid illegal drugs. The CIA states that in order to be eligible for employment, you cannot have used illegal drugs within 12 months of your application or background check process. Illegal drug use at any time in your past can hurt your chances, however, so it’s best to stay away from them altogether. You also shouldn’t abuse legal drugs, such as alcohol.


4. Go to college and get good grades. You have to make sure that you meet the educational requirements for a position. Almost all CIA jobs require at least a bachelor’s degree, and advanced degrees are helpful for most positions and required for many. You should have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. There is no specific major that you should take, but candidates with emphases in international relations, area studies, economics, math, and science (either behavioral, physical, or computer) are usually in high demand. Take serious, rigorous courses, and perform well in them.


5. Learn a foreign language or two. Fluency in one or more foreign languages is important for many CIA jobs—especially those in the clandestine service. Particularly valued are Middle Eastern and Asian languages such as Arabic, Mandarin, and Farsi that are spoken in many of the world’s political and military “hot spots.” You should develop language proficiency as close as possible to that of a native speaker.


6. Search the current employment opportunities at the CIA’s website. The job listings are updated regularly, so if you don’t see something you’re interested in, check back later.


Apply for a specific position. Once you find a position you’re interested in, carefully examine the job description to make sure you meet the minimum requirements. Submit your resume and application via the CIA’s online application.


Wait. As a general rule, if the CIA is interested in your application they will contact you within 45 days. Don’t bother writing or calling to check on the status of your application. If you get a conditional offer (all initial offers are conditional), you’ve still got a long way to go before you can be hired.


7. Undergo a medical exam and psychological exam. The medical exam is designed to ensure you are in adequate physical condition to meet the needs of the job, and it is also used to test for drug use. The psychological exam assesses your intelligence, judgment, and mental stability.


Wait for your background check to be completed. The background check is extremely thorough and often lengthy (it sometimes takes as much as two years).


8. Pass a polygraph examination. Before you can be hired (and periodically throughout your employment with the agency) you will need to pass a polygraph (lie-detector) test. While polygraphy isn’t an exact science, the CIA polygraphers are among the most thorough in the business, and they’ll generally err on the side of caution if they have any reason to believe you’re lying.


9. Join the military. Although the CIA offers no hiring preference for veterans, candidates with relevant prior military service, especially in military intelligence, have a leg up on the competition. You’ll still need a college degree, however.


10. Do not lie on your application or at any time during the hiring process. The background checks are extraordinarily rigorous, and should they discover a lie you will be disqualified and neutralized.


11. Be prepared to handle the emotional stress. Training, as mentioned, is very intense (and at times, overwhelming).


Be aware that salaries in the CIA are usually lower (sometime a lot lower) than those offered in the private sector for positions requiring similar education and experience.
Reply:whoa! i didn't know there was such a thing, i thought it was just a movies thing like Agent Cody Banks thing. but seriously DUDE! I WANT IN!
Reply:https://www.cia.gov/careers/index.html





Here is the link to the employment page. There are a lot of requirments I think.


They also recruit on college campuses.
Reply:I believe this might be the wrong section.
Reply:Be a clandestine field officer. It's loads of fun.

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