THE LOOP — The FBI is looking to get more diversity in its ranks, acknowledging "the diversity numbers are not where we want them to be."
As a result, the bureau is launching a "Diversity Agent Recruitment Program," to recruit more minorities and women "to better represent the diverse make-up of our communities overall."
In Chicago, the FBI is holding a recruitment event July 12. While a spokesman didn't reveal exactly how many positions are being sought, he said Chicago is hoping to get hundreds of applicants.
The bureau didn't provide a breakdown of agents by race or gender, but acknowledged: "The diversity numbers of the FBI are not where we want them to be, unfortunately, but we have made it our highest priority to change that over the next few years."
Chicago agents start at around $71,000, with salaries rising to $110,000 over five years, a spokesman said.
For more information, go to FBIJobs.gov and click "Apply to Jobs," then "Talent Networks" then "DAR Chicago Talent Network."
