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positions encompass a wide variety of support skills such as Lawyers, auditors, drivers, automobile mechanics.

All employees of the CIA must be US citizens who have successfully completed a complete background check, medical exam, and a polygraph interview.

The CIA is a drug free workplace.

The CIA website at www.cia.gov also has a kid's page where children, their parents and teachers can go to investigate future job information with the CIA.

Stated here on the kid's page are the qualifications one needs to work for the CIA - good communications skills - writing and speaking, Language skills, and a strong academic record. Also the young 6th to 12th grader if he wants to pursue a career with the CIA, should not be using illegal drugs and alcohol; and drugs are defined by the Controlled Substance Act of 1970 (marijuana, depressants, narcotics, stimulants, hallucinogens); also other inhalants; and the improper use of legal drugs.

Young people are urged to consider that what they do when they are young has a bearing on what they can achieve as grownups.

There are some special positions available on the website: They are Core Collector - Operations Officer within the Clandestine Service Trainee Program which pays 52,180 - 71,421. Education: at least a Bachelors Degree and excellent academic record.

The Military Analyst which pays 44,465 - 86,801. Education: a graduate or undergraduate degree in International Security Affairs, or National Security Affairs, G.P.A of 3.0 or higher.

The Technical Operations Officer which pays 54,103 - 79,694. Education: Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical/electronic engineering with a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Operational Psychologist which pays 79,397 - 121,967. Education: PHD or PsyD in Psychology plus 2 years Post Doctoral experience.

So there are jobs anywhere from an Automobile mechanic which requires a GED or high school diploma and pays 24.29/hr to the Psychologist who can make up to almost 122,000.

To apply to a job at the CIA you should go to their website at www.cia.gov and click on the link to send your resume.

Some positions such as the Attorney position are flooded with resumes. They state that if you do not hear from them in 45 days, you were not hired.

Depending on the position and the security issues connected with a position at the CIA, the application process may take from 2 months to a year.

All information used in this article was gathered at the CIA website, wwww.cia.gov

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