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Behavioral Analysis Unit

By: McKenna Rother

Job Description

Job Description

- use behavioral analysts to assist in criminal investigations

- provide behavioral based investigative and or operational support by applying case experience, research, and training to complex and time sensitive crimes, typically involving acts or threats of violence

- BAU officers and scientists should be able to perform the following duties:

- Reconstruct a crime based on the evidence

- Create a profile of the perpetrator along with distinguishing psychological features and behavioral patterns

- Partner with other law enforcement agencies and provide investigative support

- Maintain a current database on violent crimes, terroristic actions and aberrant behavior

Major Stressors

Major Stressors

- It is a demanding job, but it is also very rewarding

- The FBI Behavioral Analyst job requirements are rigorous, but you will have a stimulating and fulfilling career if you meet them

- The FBI Behavioral Analyst is responsible for analyzing criminals' behavior and helping solve crimes

Education and Training requirements

Education and Training Requirements

- first serve at least three years as a general special agent prior to being considered for assignment to the BAU

- Although not required, an advanced degree in forensic or behavioral science, as well as experience in violent crime cases, will increase your competitiveness for a BAU assignment

- To join the BAU as a support staff professional, such as an intelligence research specialist or crime analyst, you would need a minimum of a bachelor's degree, plus a notable research background, and in some cases, law enforcement experience

Vision, Values, & Goals

Vision, Values, & Goals

- BAU's mission is to provide behavioral-based operational support to federal, state, local, and international law enforcement agencies investigating unusual or repetitive violent crimes, terrorism, and time-sensitive matters such as kidnappings by applying case experience, research, and training

Hiring Qualifications

Hiring Qualifications

- To join the BAU as a support staff professional, such as an intelligence research specialist or crime analyst, you would need a minimum of a bachelor's degree

- Plus a notable research background

- In some cases, law enforcement experience

- The FBI requires all staff members to be U.S. citizens

Job Opportunities Within The Agency

Job Opportunities Within The Agency

- Within the FBI’s National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (NCAVC) are three departments designated as Behavioral Analysis Units (BAU). These three departments are assigned to various aspects of criminal or terroristic actions.

- BAU-Counterterrorism/Threat Assessment

- BAU-Crimes Against Adults

- BAU-Crimes Against Children

- These three units are tasked with deconstructing and analyzing the psychology of violent individuals through the use of case studies, criminal evaluations, and forensic science. Using a two-pronged approach that utilizes experiential evidence provided by law enforcement personnel along with clinical studies by forensic psychologists, behavioral analyst jobs involve being able to understand the behavior of individuals who threaten national security or public safety.

Current Salaries

Current Salaries

The average Behavioral Analysis Unit FBI salary by state

North Dakota - $70,580

Wisconsin - $68,475

South Dakota - $66,854

Colorado - $66,730

Iowa - $66,723

Florida - $63,525

Michigan - $62,580

Louisiana - $57,668

Washington - $89,753

New York - $84,600

Idaho - $80,696

California - $80,533

Hawaii - $76,357

Minnesota - $72,318

Alaska - $72,269

Texas - $72,057

Important Personality Traits

Important Personality Traits

- good character

- knowledge of law enforcement

- mental strength

- physical stamina

- An active listener

- An approachable person

- Someone with emotional maturity

- Someone with natural empathy

- A curious person

Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction

- The BAU receives requests for services from federal, state, local, and international law enforcement agencies

- BAU is a department of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (NCAVC)

History

History

- The Behavioral Analysis Unit originates from the Behavioral Science Unit, established in 1985 and now renamed Behavioral Analysis Unit, which is the unit devoted to research.

- The Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) was created in 1985 as part of the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (NCAVC), itself established in 1985

- The BAU was created in the early 1970s as an effort to curb the increased prevalence of homicides and sexual assaults occurring in the United States

Career Paths

Career Paths

- Section Chief

- Assistant Director

- Unit Chief

- Senior Field Agent

- Field Agents

- Technical Analyst

- Unit Supervisor

- Special Agent

- Supervisory Special Agent

- Communication and Media Liaison

Roles & Duties

Roles & Duties

- Special agents in the Behavioral Analysis Unit of the FBI apply their knowledge of forensics, profiling, interviewing techniques, and computer technology to serious criminal investigations

- Many violent kidnappers, terrorists, and serial killer have been identified, located, and arrested through the work of the BAU

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