Suitability
and Security Investigations
Employment is contingent upon the
completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation conducted
by the FBI. As part of its investigation, the FBI interviews or checks references
from close personal associates; former spouse(s); employers and co-workers; neighbors
and landlords; institutions of higher learning; court and financial records; and
military and police records. In addition, the Office of Attorney Recruitment and
Management (OARM), which makes suitability determinations for all attorney applicants,
checks federal income tax filing/payment history, credit report, and certification
of active bar membership. (Please note that applicants for employment with the
FBI are required to submit to a polygraph examination prior to entry on duty.)
Compensated
summer interns are subject to a name and fingerprint check. In addition, interns’
pre-employment forms are thoroughly reviewed to determine suitability for employment.
For a more detailed discussion of requirements, please review information
specific to particular programs (e.g., the Attorney General’s Honors Program)
that is available on this web site.
Drug
Testing
It is the policy of the Department to achieve a
drug-free workplace, and persons selected for employment will be required to pass
a drug test to screen for current illegal drug use prior to final appointment.
Citizenship
Requirements
Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment
with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the FBI. Non-U.S.
citizens may apply for employment with other Department components (unless otherwise
indicated in a vacancy announcement), but should be advised that appointments
of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare. Such appointments are considered only
if necessary to accomplish the Department’s mission, and are subject to strict
security requirements. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered
on a case-by-case basis.
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