Volume 17
menting this are tangible benefits such as competitive pay and a comprehensive federal employee benefits package ( including eligibility for the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program and the Federal Employee Retirement System ).
All DO positions offer an opportunity to participate in the Language Hiring Bonus Program .
Follow this link to read more about available BEN- EFITS .
A clandestine career requires you and your family to forgo external recognition for your contributions , but internal promotions and awards recognize accomplishments .
October 2017 Edition
• The Professional Trainee Program ( or PT Program ) is for applicants joining the DO soon after completing college or university study . The PT Program is a precursor to the CST Program .
Your conditional offer of employment will identify the program determined to be the best fit for you . A security clearance is required to join the DO .
You must meet Agency and Intelligence Community standards to qualify for a security clearance . All applicants are encouraged to review all information available on the FAQ page before submitting an application .
Explore all occupations in the Directorate of Operations :
• Collection Management Officer
• Directorate of Operations Language Officer
• Operations Officer
• Paramilitary Operations Officer / Specialized Skills Officer
• Staff Operations Officer
( Learn about paid internships , co-ops , and scholarship programs at the CIA — the nation ’ s premier intelligence agency . Courtesy of the Central Intelligence Agency and YouTube .)
Joining the Directorate of Operations DO officers join the service at the entry-level with starting salaries ranging between $ 56,805 and $ 86,460 ( or between GS-9 / 2 and GS-11 / 10 ), depending on each applicant ’ s professional , academic , and life experience . Salary offers are nonnegotiable . Competitive applicants are placed in one of two programs .
• The Clandestine Service Trainee Program ( or CST Program ) is for applicants having prior professional , military , or other non-academic experience .
57