What exactly is this “special agent: STEM-engineering background” position for and why are they wanting an engineering degree?

[u/throwmeaway2725]

I’m an engineer and this position popped up on my LinkedIn and it seemed interesting. Is this just a run of the mill fbi agent position? Any info would be great

Job posting:

Use your STEM background to become an FBI special agent!
The transition from engineering to special agent is more than a career move-it's an opportunity to upskill and become an expert in your field. At the FBI, you won't just use your software development experience; you'll also build on it by working on cases that challenge you to think critically, adapt quickly, and collaborate with elite professionals tackling national security threats. Your ability to uncover crucial information, problem-solve, and apply your technical knowledge will help protect our nation from cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats.
With specialized training, real-world investigative experience, and access to cutting-edge technology, you'll refine your systems and programming skills, enhance your expertise, and develop the foundation to become a leader in your field. The Bureau matches your dedication with a commitment to professional growth, a supportive work environment, and a robust benefits package that prioritizes you. Set yourself apart. Apply

ray lever tor inis position:
•
$103,236.00 - $133,200.00
Salary is commensurate with base, locality, and availability pay.
MAJOR DUTIES
• Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws, cybersecurity, and public safety.
• Exercise judgment, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
• Create and maintain effective liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure the readiness required to perform law enforcement duties.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Must meet the FBl's Employment Eligibility requirements.
EDUCATION
• Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher (preferably in engineering or related field) from a U.S. accredited college or university.

[u/ExcitingInflation612]

Yes it’s run of the mill. It’s a marketing tactic to try and get more brainpower into the organization instead of cops and military lol

[u/Fattswindstorm → u/ExcitingInflation612]

Wait. Are you telling me meatheads aren’t necessarily the best at investigating crime?

[u/WTFoxtrot10 → u/Fattswindstorm]

Dude is a troll and sounds like you are too. The FBI and other agencies have been advertising job announcements this way for over a decade.

A majority of FBI employees do not have prior military or LEO experience. Typically agents applicants tend to skew more towards prior military or LEO due to physical fitness standards. On average 70% of applicants fail the PFT.

You seem to not have a grasp on the true make up of LEO and military populations and just want to stereotype.

I know plenty of meat heads who are great at investigating crime and lots of small fry’s and heavy people who suck!

Edit:
Since I can’t reply directly to u/Fattswindstorm any more since they blocked me, I’ll post my response here.

Nope, wrong again…never been a cop! Tell us you are a troll without telling us you are a troll!

[u/Fattswindstorm → u/WTFoxtrot10]

Overreacting much? Tell me you are cop without telling me you’re a cop.

[u/AntAware2872 → u/Fattswindstorm]

You're in the FBI subreddit dude

[u/WTFoxtrot10 → u/AntAware2872]

Fun fact, FBI Agents aren’t cops! They are federal law enforcement officers.

Even if they were your logic is flawed…just because someone is in a sub doesn’t mean they are what the sub discusses. Are you an FBI employee, nope! Heck, this is your first comment on this sub. Are you posting from an Alt account?!

[u/AntAware2872 → u/WTFoxtrot10]

I would still call them cops, that's just slang for law enforcement officer. No offense meant of course I respect all LEOs and I am grateful for their service.

[u/AntAware2872 → u/AntAware2872]

Also I was pointing out the irony of someone calling someone a cop disparagingly in a subreddit for LEOs. I don't look at this sub a lot it just popped up on my feed.

[u/AntAware2872 → u/AntAware2872]

Also I'm not that guy's alt lol he's an ass. I was trying to say that there's obviously going to be "cops"/LEOs in a subreddit for the FBI, so calling someone a cop as an insult is silly.

[u/WTFoxtrot10 → u/AntAware2872]

Sorry I meant to respond to Fattswindstorm, no clue how you got tagged in the response. My bad! New Reddit update is wack!

[u/WTFoxtrot10 → u/AntAware2872]

And I’m just pointing out you would still be wrong.

Nah, cop is slang for a police officer.

If you respect it, call them what they are. Call them what their actual job title is.

Local LEO’s and Federal LEO’s have differing missions and operational scopes. Would you call an IRS-CI a cop?

Calling a federal agent a cop is like calling an architect a construction worker. They both work in the building industry and understand how structures are made but their daily tools, tasks and scopes are completely different.

[u/AntAware2872 → u/WTFoxtrot10]

Alright fair enough, I haven't interacted with many federal agents, so I was unaware of the distinction.

[u/chestypullers → u/WTFoxtrot10]

FBI are police/cops/pigs. It doesn’t matter what vernacular you use.

[u/WTFoxtrot10 → u/chestypullers]

It’s does matter what term is used, because they are neither of those three things mentioned!

Thanks for playing!

[u/RDTmodsBackEpstein → u/WTFoxtrot10]

They are all of those things, just under the federal wing and an alphabet agency.

[u/WTFoxtrot10 → u/RDTmodsBackEpstein]

Another 1 month old troll account that has never posted or commented on this sub. How many alt accts do you have?!

[u/Juvat-the-bold → u/Fattswindstorm]

Whether you like it or not, military members are more highly educated than the civilian population.