Jurisdictions and Functions of the FBI

Jurisdictions and Functions of the FBIThe criminal justice system consists of several government agencies whose work is to track, capture, and punish criminals. These agencies each have their roles, responsibilities, and jurisdictions which they operate. It is the reason why there are limited differentiations such as the Orange County Sheriffs Department, the New York Police Department, O.C Superior Court, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and so on. The current report focuses on the Federal self-assurance of investigating and asserts some of its core characteristics and roles in the criminal justice system field. The article divides into the agency description, jurisdictions authority and the scope of the responsibilities, the specific duties that are designate to them, and the indispensabilitys of eligibility for whatsoeverone wishing to join the agency. AGENCY DESCRIPTIONThe FBI protects and defends the fall in States against threats from any terrorist and opposed intelligence, uphold and enforce criminal laws, and provide leadership and criminal justice function to the federal, state, municipal, and international agencies, and partners. Public safety is of core importance to the FBI. The agencys headquarters are in Washington, DC. The location is strategic as it provides a alter operational policy, which makes it easy to provide administrative support to FBI investigations. The core investigative and intelligence work is accomplished by 56 field locationrs situated in major U.S. cities and over 370 resident agencies, dubbed RAs, from all over the country. The RAs are satellite offices which are meant to give a feel that the FBI is c one timerned over the topical anaesthetic community welfare. There are 64 Legal Attach (Legat) offices, and 14 sub-offices in 67 countries across the globe (FBI n.p.). The core values of the FBI include severe obedience to the Constitution, respect for the U.S. citizens dignity, fairness, compassion, personal and profess ional dignity, non-compromise of individual and institutional integrity, and accountability (FBI Jobs 5). The current FBI Director is Christopher Wray, who has served as number eight in the position since rarefied 2017 to present. other senior staff include David Bowdich as the Deputy Directory, the Associate Deputy Director Paul Abbate, and Zachary Harmon who is the Chief of Staff (FBI Leadership & Structure n.p.). The office of the Director/Deputy Director/ Associate Deputy Directors has the following further divisions finance and facilities, information management, inspection, the office of the Chief entropy Officer, Congressional Affairs, EEO Affairs, General Counsel, legality and Compliance, Ombudsman, Professional Responsibility, Public Affairs, and Resource Planning. FBI JURISDICTION AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIESThe authority held by the FBI allows the agency tomake arrests for federal crimes attached. However, its jurisdiction and thatof federal officers may go beyond th ese functions in some cases. For example, an FBI agent is allowed to makean arrest whenever they come across a crimebeing committed. Other instances includearresting individuals believed to have committed a crime, or in the process ofdoing so as long as there is irrefutable evidence that proves the officersclaim (Leopulsen.p.). The FBItypically work in conjunction with thelocal policies. Its investigative authority is nonetheless, the broadest of allfederal law enforcement agencies. Its strategic approach stresses long-term andcomplex investigations, which emphasize the close working relationships with some other agencies from federal, state such as Interpol, foreign police and security officers in Washington,local, international law enforcement and intelligence agencies (Office of the United StatesAttorneys n.p.). The liaison andinformation sharing practices conducted amidst the FBI and any international law enforcement agencies is mediated by executive orders, laws,treaties, Atto rney General Guidelines, FBI governing policies, and interagencyagreements (FBI International Operations n.p.). These guidelines allow forgreater uniformity and bind for both(prenominal) national and international objectives. FBI FUNCTIONSAccording to the Office of the United StatesAttorneys, the FBI agency isdivided into seven programs that help it achieve its objectives. Theyinclude applicator matter, gracious rights, counterterrorism, foreigncounterintelligence, organized crimes/drugs, violent crimes and major offenders, and financial crime(n.p.). These are the primaryresponsibilities of the FBI as dictated by the law. However, due to thedifferences in size, potential impacts or aesthesia of the individual cases,the scope of investigation may vary with extensive attention paid to crimesthat demand so. However, the scope of responsibility for the FBI is as followsaccording to FDIAgentEDU.org(n.p,) & Leopulse (n.p.)Terrorism. The Federal Bureau of Investigation identifies, inv estigates,disrupts, and arrests those with terrorist intentions (both domestic and international).This function is considered to be the most importantand requires the utilization of diverse and specializedskill sets. The terrorist group as well as detains and interrogates any knownterrorist groups or individuals on the U.S. soil Organized Crime. The function covers many kinds of well-structured,persistent, criminal enterprises such as the Italian Mafia, illegal gambling,and sports bribery. The agency is now capable of observing and arrangementprominent organized crime activities in foreign countries to track associates. Aside from the Mafia, the FBI covers organizedcrime in the Balkans, the Middle East,Asia, Africa, Eurasia, and South America.Civil Rights. The FBI alsoprotects and upholds all civil rights ofthe U.S. citizens. It prevents the persecution of civil rights through suchactivities such as pursuing hate crimes cases, human trafficking, and so on.Alternatively, it protect s the rights to accesspublic institutions such as libraries, schools, government offices, andhospitals.Public Corruption. The FBI also concerns itself with the protection of the public against publiccorruption that arises through scenarios such as election fraud, governmentbribery, and any other instances that would undermine the democracy that theU.S. champions. It operates as the watchdog to government operations, usingtechnology to oversee all transactions and behaviorsof public officials. White-Collar Crime. The FBI is at the forefront of preventing orfighting against white-collar crimes suchas mortgage fraud, money laundering, and securities fraud, antitrust, andintellectual property theft. Also related to such cases would include internetschemes, identity theft, or large-scale investing scams.Violent Crimes and Major Thefts. closed chain members and online predators are part of the responsibility scope of theFBI. Property theft rings and bank robbers are also considered part of theviolent crimes and significant theft division and jurisdiction of the FBI. They work with local police and providethe relevant skills to control dangerous crimes. The agency also maintains adatabase of stolen artwork and those responsible for the theft.Cyber Crime. The FBI also searches for good deal that carry outcomputer attacks and intrusion. Offering protection for private information,internet fraud, and identity theft are part of the FBIs scope ofresponsibilities. They carry these activities both offensively and defensively.REQUIREMENTS The FBI employs severalpeople to fill in positions as field agents or professional staff, eachof which has different requirements for entry-level positions. However, to apply for any of the posts, one essential fulfill thefollowing conditionsDisqualifiersAutomatic deselection of applied outlooks will takeplace for individuals who are non-U.S. citizens, have a history of convictionfor a felony, violated the call of theFBI Employment Dr ug Policy, defaulted student loans, or the failure to pass anFBI-administered drug test. Also, if one fails to register with the SelectiveService System, they stand to fact automatic disqualification. Although, thisrequirement only applies to the male candidates. Further, any activity orattempt to or is designed to overthrowthe U.S government by force is not treatedkindly. Other conditions include the failure to pay child support or failing to file federal, state, or local incometax returns (FBI Jobs 12).EmploymentDrug Policy The FBI prides itself onbeing a drug-free society and workplace and does not hire applicants whocurrently use illegal drugs, misuse orabuse drugs or any other substances. Another instance of disqualificationoccurs when the candidate is believed (with proof) to have misrepresented theirdrug history relative to their application. Candidates may not have usedmarijuana for one-third years preceding their application, and medical forms cannotbe used as mitigating f actors whatsoever.The use of illegal drugs requires the candidates to be clean for more than tenyears before their FBI application. In attachment to this, they should not havebeen involved in the manufacture, distribution, transportation, or sold illegaldrugs without a permit. The same case applies for prescription drugs such asanabolic steroids (FBI Jobs 13). BackgroundInvestigationCandidates mustiness receive the FBI Top Secret SecurityClearance after completion of the FBI Background Investigation. The IntensiveBackground Investigation follows, and once proceeds forward with employmentafter passing. Preliminary requirements include the use of the polygraphexamination, illegal drug use test, credit and records checks, and extensiveinterviews with people close to the candidate such as former and currentcolleagues, neighbors, professors, andfriends (FBI Jobs 14). OtherQualificationsCandidates must possess at least a degree before applying for an FBI entry job position.If the applic ant provides a degree not obtained from an accredited universityor college in the United States, then it must be of equivalent certification atthe time of the application. modernistic degrees may take precedence over aforeign bachelors degree. The agency tests both physical and mental skills.All FBI personnel must exhibit leadership, collaboration, organization,planning, problem solving and judgment, flexibility or adaptability,initiative, and communication. These must be evidenced in the application,providing evidence as to how each of these competenciesare demonstrated. In addition to these,the candidate must score high on intelligence, self-discipline, and mentalstability. Another condition is that one must have been successfully employed in a full-time professional work settingwith three years experience and with a 6-month valid drivers license. The ageshould not exceed 36 before the fullappointment (FBIJobs 18). Works CitedFBI Jobs. EmploymentEligibility. Department of Justice , https//www.fbijobs.gov/working-at-fbi/eligibilityFBI Jobs.Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Selection Process CandidateInformation Packet. Department of Justice, 2017,www.fbijobs.gov/sites/default/files/Special_Agent_Candidate_Information_Packet.pdf.FBI.Federal Bureau of Investigations Summary. Department of Justice, 2013,www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/jmd/legacy/2013/10/08/fy13-fbi-bud-summary.pdf. FDIAgentEDU.org.Examples of the FBIs Jurisdiction. 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