The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Dallas Field Office and East Texas Resident Agencies, will host a diversity recruitment event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 23, on the TJC main campus.
The event is free and open to all college students and qualified candidates who are seeking a career in the FBI.
Former FBI Special Agent Brent Chambers joined TJC as director of public safety in late 2017.
Since 2010, he had served as supervisory senior resident agent for the East Texas resident agencies where he oversaw all FBI investigations and operations across 30 counties and offices including Lufkin, Texarkana and Tyler.
He was responsible for all operations, cases and 52 personnel, as well as the Safe Streets Task Force, the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force and the Transnational Organized Crime Task Forces. He oversaw all high-profile kidnappings, extortions and other federal violent crime cases.
Since joining TJC, Chambers has begun working with area law enforcement and first responders to make TJC a training hub for area law enforcement and first responders.
“We’re currently working on a new initiative with Tyler police and fire departments and the Smith County Sheriff’s office,” Chambers said. “In much the same way dual credit works for high school students, our students who are training to receive their certificate as a peace officer, EMT or fire fighter can gain credits that that will go toward an associate’s degree.”
About Monday’s FBI recruitment event
If you want to be an FBI agent or a member of the Bureau’s professional support staff which includes administrative assistants, business finance, public and community affairs, medicine, law, computers, then plan on attending this worthwhile event.
There will be exhibits highlighting criminal, national security, intelligence and professional staff careers. FBI personnel will be available to provide information regarding opportunities in SWAT, evidence response, violent and white-collar crimes, surveillance, forensic accounting, foreign languages, cybercrimes/security, informational technology, and electronics.
All participants will have an opportunity to meet agents, analysts and professional staff who will discuss their unique experiences and job responsibilities.
Special Agent in Charge, Eric Jackson, whose career with the FBI spans over two decades, will share his vision and answer questions from potential applicants. Local law enforcement from the surrounding area will also be in attendance, to offer career opportunities with their agencies as well.
Registration is not required. Simply plan to attend and learn about multiple opportunities for employment with the FBI.