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  1. Sophia
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    2019-05-11T18:29:09+00:00
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    The work of the CIA is carried out through four separate offices:

    National Clandestine Service
    Directorate of Intelligence
    Directorate of Science and Technology
    Directorate of Support

    How to Become a CIA Agent in Clandestine Services
    Individuals who want to achieve intelligence positions with the CIA may seek careers as:

    Core collectors
    Operations officers
    Collection management officers
    Staff operations officer
    Specialized skills (targeting officer)

    Candidates for CIA agent jobs in clandestine services must:

    Be a citizen of the United States
    Be at least 18 years old
    Possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0
    Have strong interpersonal skills
    Have a strong interest in international affairs
    Be able to write clearly and accurately

    The CIA lists the following desirable qualifications for CIA agent jobs:

    Experience of foreign lands and traveling abroad
    Experience living abroad
    A sensitivity to other cultures
    Foreign language proficiency

    The “critical” languages of the CIA include: Arabic, Dari, Korean, Persian, Somali, Chinese, Indonesian, Pashto, Turkish, Urdu, and Kurdish

    Bachelor’s degrees of interest include:

    International business
    International relations
    Economics
    Biological engineering
    Chemical engineering
    Physical science
    Nuclear science
    Finance

    How to Become a CIA Special Agent in Investigations
    Individuals who want to become CIA agents through the Inspector General must:

    Be United States citizens
    Possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0
    Must possess at least three years of criminal investigative experience focused on complex matters
    Have considerable knowledge of criminal and administrative investigative techniques
    Be able to assemble and analyze large quantities of data
    Be able to discern key issues and draw appropriate conclusions
    Be able to work independently or part of a team
    Be able to work under pressure
    Be able to interact with people of different cultures, backgrounds, and values
    Have strong negotiation skills, discretion, and diplomacy
    Have not used illegal drugs within the past 12 months

    Although specific bachelor degree programs are not a requirement for achieving CIA agent investigative jobs, many candidates in this field pursue bachelor degree programs in:

    Criminal justice
    Criminology
    Sociology
    Emergency management
    Homeland security
    Police science
    Criminal justice administration
    Psychology

    Individuals must complete the 56-day Criminal Investigation Training Program through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Program as a condition of employment. The CIA training program is an extensive, 18-month, headquarters-based program

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