Meet Gary Johnson!

FBI Special Agent

Gary Johnson is a Special Agent and a spokesman for the Federal Bureau of Investigations.

He investigates federal crimes, and does the interviews, reports, and documentation that leads to arrests.  Gary also fights international terrorism.  Gary says his biggest impact on the community is keeping people safe by putting criminals away, but he also visits schools, gives presentations on the FBI, and helps everyone understand the importance of what FBI agents do.

 

Gary says, " The best part of my job is knowing that my work is valuable, that it serves the community."

 

The most difficult part of being a Special Agent for the FBI, Gary says, is all the documentation required for each case.  All of the facts have to be recorded, so that they can be proved in court.  Gary doesn't have an assistant to work on this- he does it all himself.  In fact, that's where he spends most of his time.  Gary says another difficult part of his job is the intense focus FBI Agents need to solve investigations. 
 

Gary picked this career because he can provide a valuable service, and his job is always interesting.  He says, it doesn't feel like work. 

 

Career Check

 

Gary absolutely recommends this career- he says there's none better.  The work involves occasional danger, and you must be very loyal to the U.S. government- but Gary says nothing compares to being a Special Agent for the FBI. 

Gary advises anyone interested in this career to stay drug free, and try hard at everything, both in college and in your work experience.

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