The CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) constantly seeks a diversity of people  for the important job of keeping America safe. The CIA is the premier agency  responsible for providing global intelligence on the ever-changing political,  social, economic, technological and military environment. Here, your paramount  goal and mission will be to protect the national security of the United States.  Virtually any job you can imagine is available at the CIA.You can begin your career as a CIA agent by earning a bachelor’s degree,  which is a requirement. The CIA requires a four-year bachelor’s degree for most  every entry-level job and an advanced degree for non-clerical jobs such as  overseas officers and intelligence analysts. The type of degree you earn is not  as important as having a very good GPA, at least above a 3.0. You might want to  learn a second language, and choose study options that comply with the CIA’s  five career paths: science, technical and engineering, national clandestine  service, language opportunities, analytical opportunities and support  services.

One you apply for a CIA position, expect a lengthy application process  because of the classified nature of the work. The process may take as little as  two months or more than a year. When you apply for a job with the CIA, you will  undergo a thorough background investigation and they also examine your freedom  from conflicting allegiances, potential to be coerced, and willingness and  ability to abide by regulations governing the use, handling and the protection  of sensitive information. The Agency uses the polygraph to check the veracity of  this information. The hiring process also includes a thorough mental and  physical medical examination in relation to performing essential job  functions.

CIA Agent salaries are not disclosed to the public, but you might anticipate  making between $30,000 and $60,000 a year depending on prior experience and  level of education attained.