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FBI Career, Background, and Ethics Flashcards

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  1. What is the FBI's policy regarding social media activity for Special Agent candidates?

    Answer: Social media is reviewed for evidence of dishonesty, illegal activity, or conduct inconsistent with FBI values

    The FBI reviews social media accounts as part of the background investigation to assess a candidate's character and judgment.

  2. An FBI agent discovers a colleague has accepted a gift from a subject under investigation. What is the ethical obligation?

    Answer: Report the conduct through appropriate channels, such as the FBI's Office of Professional Responsibility

    Agents have an obligation to report ethical violations through proper channels; failing to report can itself be a disciplinary offense.

  3. What security clearance level is required for FBI Special Agents?

    Answer: Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)

    FBI Special Agents require Top Secret/SCI clearance due to access to classified national security information.

  4. What is the FBI's mission statement?

    Answer: To protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States

    The FBI's mission is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution — reflecting both law enforcement and civil liberties obligations.

  5. Which of the following is the FBI's top investigative priority?

    Answer: Terrorism

    Counterterrorism is the FBI's top investigative priority, established after the September 11, 2001 attacks.

  6. What does it mean for an FBI Special Agent to be 'available for assignment anywhere in the FBI's jurisdiction'?

    Answer: Agents must be willing to relocate to any of the FBI's 56 field offices or overseas legal attaché offices as directed

    FBI Special Agents are required to accept assignments to any location within the Bureau's jurisdiction, including international legal attaché postings.