Marine Vet trying to join the FBI or NCIS without a degree. Any advice?

2018-08-22T15:39:17-04:00

Response by SrA John Monette made Aug 22 at 2018 3:46 PM

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to be an agent, you have to have that bachelor's degree.

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Response by SN Greg Wright made Aug 22 at 2018 3:50 PM

2018-08-22T15:50:51-04:00

Get the degree. You didn't take any shortcuts as a Marine, don't start now.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Aug 22 at 2018 3:56 PM

2018-08-22T15:56:53-04:00

Get a degree. FBI won't take you as an agent without one.

Response by LCDR Robert S. made Aug 22 at 2018 4:14 PM

2018-08-22T16:14:16-04:00

NCIS has non-agent billets that you might be eligible for. But if you want to be an agent, unless you already have law enforcement experience, you certainly won't be competitive. So if you do want to be an agent, get a degree and/or get a job in law enforcement after. Here's a list of Frequently Asked Questions about NCIS Special Agent applications:

http://www.ncis.navy.mil/Pages/SAFAQs.aspx

SAFAQs.aspx

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made Aug 22 at 2018 5:48 PM

2018-08-22T17:48:14-04:00

Depends on the number of languages you have.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2018 8:52 PM

2018-08-22T20:52:04-04:00

SrA Blake Johnson Obtain your degree, and then apply with the FBI.

https://www.fbiagentedu.org/fbi-requirements/

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Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 23 at 2018 11:06 AM

2018-08-23T11:06:26-04:00

Pretty sure the requirements for Federal law enforcement is college degree- seriously doubt it has a waiver. Ask them.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Aug 23 at 2018 1:25 PM

2018-08-23T13:25:22-04:00

There's no magic pill. Look at the Grade/Series requirements and the prerequisites. Not meeting a prerequisite is an instant reject button. Prior MIL service isn't a Pass Go card.