Milwaukee, WI
FBI Milwaukee looking to hire more female special agents
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Ever marvel in case you have what it takes to be a particular agent?
Nicely, now could be your likelihood to search out out. In a push to diversify, Milwaukee’s Federal Bureau of Investigation workplace is trying to rent extra ladies.
Legislation enforcement has made strides in diversifying over time, however it’s nonetheless largely a male dominated career.
Ladies make up about 20 p.c of particular brokers within the FBI, in keeping with Particular Agent In Cost Michael Hensle. The company is trying to develop that quantity, wanting to raised replicate the county it serves.
“That is clearly 50 p.c women and men, and having each women and men on our workforce supplies completely different dynamics, relying on the violation and what we do to perform our mission,” Hensle mentioned.
Hensle informed CBS 58 that girls have the identical alternatives as males within the FBI, with potential to climb the ladder and maintain government positions.
“I feel that is an necessary piece of what the FBI stands for and it is one thing that I feel the American folks deserve,” Hensle mentioned.
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The FBI Milwaukee workplace is internet hosting a feminine particular agent recruitment occasion on Might 26. Our story on what it takes is approaching @CBS58. pic.twitter.com/2J1KtAwGrH
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Supervisory Particular Agent Amanda Jknutson can attest that the job will be very fulfilling.
“I am a type of brokers who all the time wished to be a particular agent,” Jknutson mentioned. “I do have a drive for service. I actually had a ardour for justice, and I used to be all the time pushed to regulation enforcement.”
Jknutson mentioned they’re in search of ladies from all backgrounds to translate their abilities and pursuits into areas like STEM, training, psychology and linguistics.
The whole lot you must know to be a particular agent will probably be taught on the job.
The weekend is a superb time to discover all the chances of a profession like no different! Be a part of us Thursday, Might twenty sixth for the @FBIMilwaukee Feminine Particular Agent Recruitment Occasion from 6pm – 8pm. Electronic mail: MilwaukeeApplicants@fbi.gov to use. pic.twitter.com/MrmC80kCAB
— FBI Milwaukee (@FBIMilwaukee) May 13, 2022
The FBI Milwaukee workplace is internet hosting a feminine particular agent recruitment occasion on Might 26 from 6 to eight p.m.
Attendees have to be a U.S. citizen between 23 and 36 years outdated with a four-year diploma from an accredited college and at the very least two years {of professional} work expertise.
People who find themselves occupied with attending want to achieve out to: MilwaukeeApplicants@fbi.gov.