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Federal Intelligence Careers: Collection
United States Intelligence Community
October 23, 2007
Individuals working in Intelligence Collection have very unique careers indeed. They work with intelligence analysts to determine the vital information needed to produce finished intelligence. There are six basic intelligence sources or collection disciplines (i.e., SIGINT, IMINT, MASINT, HUMINT, OSINT, and Geospatial Intelligence). Intelligence Collection personnel use technical and human resources to obtain that information. The important issues are diverse and may include international terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, missile and space developments, defense-related medical and health issues, counterintelligence, and international drug trafficking, to name a few.
To effectively collect intelligence information you must be able to establish and build interpersonal relationships. The arts of persuasion, negotiation, interviewing, and problem solving will serve you well. The ability to work in ambiguous and unstructured situations is critical. You must be a team player. Language proficiency in one or more foreign languages is desired, and a bachelor’s degree is often required. Individuals within this career come from a variety of backgrounds such as nuclear, biological, or chemical engineering; international economics; business; or the physical sciences. Prior foreign travel, residency abroad, or military experience is a plus.
US citizenship is required. All applicants must successfully complete an extensive background investigation. Some positions may also require medical and psychological examinations and a polygraph interview.
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Kenedi007
over 1 year ago
2 comments
So i'm a high school student, and i'm interested in this career path. Any suggestions on how to prepare, classes i should go ahead and take, what to expect?
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tamilea
about 2 years ago
22 comments
This is what I am going to school for and I can't wait to finish!
cmellette3
almost 3 years ago
2 comments
USMC CI/HUMINT officer. MOTC qualified (#1-87/E-811)
DanThoms
about 3 years ago
400 comments
The best of luck to you, bogey319. This is one of the toughest fields of work for entry i have ever seen. From filling out countless aplications; to be heard and trying to locate training to give yourself something to stand out from other canadates. Training is limited, if your in the military and are able to attend classes, please do so. Intellegence agencys are the only ones who know what they want and who to perform the duties. As i said in the begining i wish you the best of luck and if its truley what you want to do, then keep at it.
bogey319
about 3 years ago
2 comments
I would like to talk to a recruiter.
ddharwell
over 3 years ago
2 comments
I am currently a collector. I am also a student in the Human Services Field. I will graduate with a BS Degree in May 2010. I have the skills to work with people and the knowledge to collect the funds. I welcome the opportunity to become a Federal Collector.
Account Removed
over 3 years ago
I was looking at the website listings for these positions and it's ambiguous whether there is a writing sample required, and if so what that should look like. Since there's a time limit for an open application, I'd like to see that in advance. Any suggestions?
barton1p
over 3 years ago
2 comments
I would like to reactivate my TS/SCI clearances and work on intelligence issues from my home in Vermont
billyjasmin
over 3 years ago
16 comments
I Would Love to be considered in this area of expertise.
kjuneau
almost 4 years ago
14 comments
I would like to be contacted by a recruiter. I feel that I have the desired skills that are needed for these jobs.
elnene12003
about 4 years ago
2 comments
I would like for a recruiter to contact me. All my experience is military and as police officer in different departments and specialized units. Looking forward to keep serving my country.
lendrum
over 4 years ago
4 comments
I am looking to further my career in the intelligence field. I am currently employed as a private investigator, and would like to utilize my current skills and apply them to our national security.