Future Careers Austin Farwell Potential Careers FBI Special

Future Careers Austin Farwell

Potential Careers • FBI Special Agent (HRT) • Musician • Video Game Designer

FBI (HRT) • Requirements (Agent): – Must be 23 years old, no older that 37 – Must qualify for one of these entry programs: Accounting, Computer Science/Information Technology , Language , Law , Diversified – After That: Accounting, Finance, Computer Science/Information Technology Expertise, Engineering Expertise, Foreign Language(s) Proficiency, Intelligence Experience, Law Enforcement/Investigative Experience, Experience Military Experience, Physical Sciences (e. g. , physics, chemistry, biology, etc. ) Expertise, Diversified Experience – Must pass Physical test/background check • Requirements (HRT): o • • • 3 years of Law enforcement/Military Experience Completion of continuing education courses in at least three of the following: Basic SWAT • Advanced SWAT • Hostage Rescue • High Risk Arrest • Barricaded Subject • Basic Sniper/Observer • Advanced Sniper/Observer • Tactical Firearms • Mechanical Breaching Military Experience – Army Combat Arms experience. Service in Special Forces Group or Ranger Regiment will serve better. Military Experience – Navy Must have served in the Naval Special Warfare Community as a SEAL or Naval Special Warfare Officer. Military Experience – Marine Corps Combat Arms experience. Military Experience – Air Force Must have served in Combat Controller, Combat Rescue (Pararescue), or Tactical Air Control Party fields.

FBI Benefits Government Job FEHB Insurance – 270 Plans FEGLI – Automatic for FBI employees FERS – Work for 20 years – 1. 7% of “High 3” years, multiplied by 20 (years worked) • 6. 2% of salary goes to Social Security, 1. 7% to Medicare • •

Musician Requirements • Must know how to play an Instrument/Music Theory • It can’t sound like crap • Must be okay with rarely making ends meet • Having a band/group might help • No actual “Job”, get gigs, make bank (not really), maybe get a record deal (probably never)

Musician Benefits • Slight Twist: There is none • Depends on if you are working at a business teaching lessons • Only security, have to be rich like these guys.

Video Game Designer Req: • Must be able to design: story, characters, levels etc. • Preferably BA + 2 year tech degree – Higher Salary • Need to understand Computer Programming • Provide feedback • Be creative

V. G. Benefits • • • Depends on who you work for Washington median salary: $83, 011 V. G. Industry is growing Increased need for V. G. designers. If your good, rewards can be great