A Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) agent is considered one of the most interesting and rewarding careers in law enforcement.

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In order to be a successful NCIS special agent, an individual must be able resourceful and handle a wide range of criminal, counterterrorism, and counterintelligence investigations. An NCIS special agent must also be willing to travel all over the world to perform investigations.

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If an individual is interested in becoming an NCIS agent, then he or she will need to complete the application process.

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The usual time it takes to become an NCIS special agent is six to nine months. When an individual is ready to begin the application process, he or she should first check for available openings at USAJobs, which is the website where all open positions will be posted.

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If there are any open positions for NCIS agents, then an individual can submit his or her application through the USAJobs website.

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