MasterTuner,

Why not proceed and pursue the SSG position, if for no other reason, simply to get your foot-in-the-door with the bureau. Then when the window of opportunity presents itself again to apply for a special agent position, there is no harm in doing so from a professional support position, i. e., SSG. 

This is not uncommon, as support personnel often pursue special agent positions if and when they complete their college degrees. I think few actual FBI employees would argue that special agent positions are a more desirable position within the bureau.

Think of it this way; if you have an opportunity to apply for, and secure an SSG position, you have nothing to lose, and an FBI SSG position to gain. Little downside to consider. Remember, you can always re-apply for a special agent position, once you’re in the FBI system…

If you have already applied for, and received a conditional appointment letter for the SSG position, I would suggest that you proceed with the hiring process for the position offered.


Good luck, and please let us all know what you decide.


Triple x

MasterTuner wrote on May 31^st, 2004 at 8:37pm:


I am also in the process for the ssg position, but know very little about the position.

Have you been able to get any information about the position, mainly pluses, minuses, why folks like it, dislike it, etc.