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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 13 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Pay
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Most people get paid sick leave
Does the Federal Bureau of Investigation give paid sick leave?
Yes. Most people get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
85% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do the Federal Bureau of Investigation workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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 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
45% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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 can get changed at the last minute
Do the Federal Bureau of Investigation managers change schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
40% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at the Federal Bureau of Investigation?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
42% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 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.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at the Federal Bureau of Investigation?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
75% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at the Federal Bureau of Investigation enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
75% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 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
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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
77% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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, 85% of people report being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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
67% 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 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation 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 organisation has many different sites.
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Most people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how the Federal Bureau of Investigation is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
67% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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 16th to work for out of police.
- 14= Houston Police Department
- 16 Federal Bureau of Investigation
- 17 Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of July 10, 2025.