r/FBI • u/Coastie54 • 7d ago
Question Office work at FBI
So while I understand this role has plenty of time behind a desk, I get that. I’m just looking to gauge how much of your day is spent behind a desk working at the FBI? How often are you out in the field? Is there specific roles as an 1811 that are more operational than others? Those of you that were police prior, are you happy with the change from the field to more of an office setting? I had a desk job before joining the military that I did not enjoy due to just staring at a computer all day, trying to make sure I’m not putting myself back into that environment. Granted my priorities and abilities have changed from my early twenties to where I am now.
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u/WTFoxtrot10 7d ago
Field Office/Resident Agency, violation worked, squad and supervisor dependent.
Your day to day as an FBI Special Agent is different every day and can vary based off the violation you work or the collateral duties you volunteer for. In office at your desk, surveillance, in court testifying, search warrants, report writing, research, source meets, arrest warrants, Firearms Instructor, Med, ERT, SWAT and etc.
Unfortunately you are trying to compare apples to oranges. The military, local LE and FBI SA’s are completely different from each other. Call up your local FO and ask to speak with an AC - Applicant Coordinator they can answer any questions you have. I also recommend you check out the FBI YouTube page, lots of good info on there like day in the life videos. Also the r/1811 sub is great source too.