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DismissThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a law enforcement agency responsible for investigating federal crimes and protecting national security.
fbi.govRating based on 15 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Pay
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Most people get paid when they’re sick
Does the Federal Bureau of Investigation pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
80% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 60% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 30% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Most people can choose their shifts
Do the Federal Bureau of Investigation workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
70% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for the Federal Bureau of Investigation workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
60% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at the Federal Bureau of Investigation?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
38% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do the Federal Bureau of Investigation managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
75% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Most people find it easy to take sick days
How easy is it to take sick days at the Federal Bureau of Investigation?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
How we know this
69% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at the Federal Bureau of Investigation feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
77% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do people at the Federal Bureau of Investigation get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
70% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
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Some people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at the Federal Bureau of Investigation?
Some people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
64% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at the Federal Bureau of Investigation enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
36% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at the Federal Bureau of Investigation recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
47% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at the Federal Bureau of Investigation?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Most people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at the Federal Bureau of Investigation?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 79% of people report being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
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Headquarters only partly understands what's happening
Do people think the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
64% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how the Federal Bureau of Investigation is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How the Federal Bureau of Investigation ranks
Federal Bureau of Investigation ranks joint 19th to work for out of police.
- 18 Polk County Sheriff's Office (Florida)
- 19= Federal Bureau of Investigation
- 19= Houston Police Department
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of February 18, 2026.
Handy to know
Based on 15 Federal Bureau of Investigation employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 10 Federal Bureau of Investigation employees