Home With Mommy: FBI Special Agent................Zach

Zach had his graduation ceremony yesterday. The teachers know the kids well. They tried to pair each child's personality with a job description. Imagine our surprise when we heard the words "we wouldn't be surprised if years from now we hear that Zach S. is a FBI Special Agent." from the Preschool Director. Most of the kids got a job title related to the media or building. But Zach had the most entertaining job prediction. I asked the teachers if they chose the job title or asked the kids what they wanted to be. They chose the title. They know him well!!! The qualifications from the website are below but my comments on Zach are in orange.

FBI Special Agent Job Description:

https://www.fbijobs.gov/11.asp

SPECIAL AGENT QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Serving as a Special Agent is a very demanding job with strict entry requirements. Please review closely all requirements to ensure that you qualify before you apply.
To become an FBI Special Agent you must be a U.S. citizen or a citizen of the Northern Mariana Islands. You must be at least 23 years of age to apply and have not reached 37 years of age upon your appointment as a Special Agent. Age waivers may be granted to preference eligible veterans who have surpassed their 37th birthday. You must possess a four-year degree from a college or university accredited by one of the regional or national institutional associations recognized by the United States Secretary of Education. You must have at least three years of professional work experience. You must also possess a valid driver's license and be completely available for assignment anywhere in the FBI's jurisdiction.
All applicants for the Special Agent position must first qualify under one of five Special Agent Entry Programs. These programs include:

Accounting
Computer Science/Information Technology
Language
Law
Diversified
I can see Zach being drawn to Accounting, Computer Science/Information Technology and Law. He has a good sense of money for a 5 year old, has a technical mind, and a fantastic understanding of the rules

More details about Special Agent Entry Programs.
After qualifying for one of the five Entry Programs, applicants will be prioritized in the hiring process based upon certain Critical Skills for which the FBI is recruiting. The FBI is currently recruiting for Special Agent candidates with one or more of the following Critical Skills:

Accounting
Finance
Computer Science/Information Technology Expertise
Engineering Expertise
Foreign Language(s) Proficiency
Intelligence Experience
Law Experience
Law Enforcement/Investigative Experience
Military Experience
Physical Sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology, etc.) Expertise
Diversified Experience

Zach is good with money for a kid his age. Finance will be a strength. He has the mind of an Engineer too. He's a smart kid and inquisitive so I can see Intelligence being a strength. He might achieve law enforcement experience but I hope not military. As a mother, that scares me. I can see him excelling in the Physical Sciences. He also loves super heroes but is only willing to be the good guy. He has more fight play then I like but he's doing things they do on our Crime dramas like Hawaii 5 - 0 more then the shows he watches. It's natural instinct. Like the character Steve McGarrett (Alex O' Loughlin) on Hawaii 5 - 0 or Jon Reese (Jim Caviezel) from Person of Interest. They look like an older version of him too!!!
Candidates with these Critical Skills are essential to address our increasingly complex responsibilities. As such, candidates with one or more of these skills will be prioritized in the hiring process.
More details about Special Agent Critical Skills

All candidates that meet the Entry Program and Critical Skill requirements must also:

FBI SPECIAL AGENT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Serving as an FBI Special Agent is a demanding job. A Special Agent is often placed in situations that make great demands on his/her physical capacity. In these instances, physical fitness is often the factor that spells the difference between success and failure - even life and death. Therefore, all candidates for the position must be in excellent physical condition with no disabilities which would interfere in firearm use, raids, or defensive tactics. All Special Agent candidates must be able to pass several tests to gain admittance to the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Physical Fitness Test
To ensure that FBI Special Agents are fully prepared to meet their responsibilities as leaders in the law enforcement community, applicants must pass a standardized Physical Fitness Test. The test consists of four mandatory events that are administered in the following order:

Maximum number of sit-ups in one minute
Timed 300-meter sprint
Maximum number of push-ups (untimed)
Timed one and one-half mile (1.5 mile) run

Applicants are required to conduct a Physical Fitness Test (PFT) self assessment using the proper PFT protocol prior to the Phase I exam. The results of the self assessment must be reported on the PFT Self Evaluation Form. This form should be completed by all applicants and submitted to the processing field office during the Phase I exam. Although a passing PFT self assessment is not required to take the Phase I exam, no applicant will be considered for Phase II testing until he/she has submitted a PFT Self Evaluation Form which reflects a passing score.
An official PFT is administered to a Special Agent applicant at his/her processing FBI field office shortly after the applicant has passed Phase II testing. An applicant will not be eligible for admission into a New Agents' Training Class until he/she has passed the PFT. An applicant will have a total of three opportunities to pass the PFT: the first will be shortly after passing Phase II testing.

If an applicant scores less than six points on the PFT, he/she must wait a minimum of one year before requesting a PFT retest.
If an applicant fails the first PFT with a score of six or more points, he/she must retest within 30-90 days. If an applicant fails the second PFT with a score of six or more points, he/she must retest within 90-120 days.
An applicant's processing will be discontinued if he/she fails to retest within the required time frames unless a medically documented injury or illness precludes the candidate from taking the PFT.
All applicants must take and pass the PFT within 60 days of reporting to New Agents' Training Class at Quantico. Therefore, it may be necessary for applicants to take and pass more than one PFT during processing.

If a passing score is not achieved on any of the three PFTs, the applicant will not be eligible for the Special Agent position in the future.
There is a strictly defined scoring scale and protocol for each event. In order to pass the PFT, Special Agent applicants must achieve a minimum cumulative score of twelve points with at least one point in each of the four events. (The PFT for Tactical Recruiting Program applicants consists of five events and an applicant must achieve twenty points to pass.) Applicants who pass the official PFT are considered sufficiently fit to safely and successfully complete the physical training and defensive tactics portion of New Agents' Training at the FBI Academy.
New Agent Trainees admitted to the FBI Academy must re-pass the Physical Fitness Test in their first week at the Academy. The test, scoring scale, and protocol are exactly the same, except a fifth event is added - standard pull-ups. The score on pull-ups is not used for pass/fail purposes, but is used by the FBI Training Division for fitness awards, including the 50-point award. Please note: some Field Offices may administer the pull-ups test during the Field Office Physical Fitness Test.

Before attempting any of these events, please review the FBI's Physical Training Guidelines in order to maximize performance and avoid injuries.

Vision Requirements
Special Agent candidates should possess uncorrected visual acuity no worse than 20/200 (Snellen) in each eye, with correction to 20/20 in one eye and at least 20/40 in the other eye. Individuals unable to meet the 20/200 minimum uncorrected acuity may be considered if they provide medical documentation of use of soft contact lenses for at least one year without significant problems or adverse events. If an applicant has had laser eye corrective surgery, a six-month waiting period is required prior to beginning New Agents' Training at the FBI Academy.

The applicant must also provide evidence of complete healing by an ophthalmology clinical evaluation. Policy for color vision allows continuation of applicant processing if those who fail initial color vision screening are able to successfully complete the Farnsworth D-15 color vision test.

Hearing Requirements
Special Agent applicants must take an audiometer test and meet specified hearing standards. Please note that no applicant will be considered who exceeds any of the following:

a) average hearing loss of 25 decibels (ANSI) at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hertz
b) single reading of 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hertz
c) single reading of 35 decibels at 500 Hertz
d) single reading of 45 decibels at 4000 Hertz

Medical Review
An applicant's medical history will be reviewed thoroughly and a determination will be made whether any medical issue (or condition) could potentially affect the applicant's ability to perform the basic functions of the Special Agent position. This medical review ensures that each candidate's situation is reviewed on an individual basis. If you have undergone a particular surgical procedure (e.g., radial keratotomy) and/or have some preexisting medical condition (e.g., hypertension), this will require careful review during the physical examination process. Issues/conditions that surface during the Medical Reviews may delay the final processing for employment. Although an applicant's doctor provides information about the applicant's medical condition, it is the FBI's Chief Medical Officer who decides if the applicant is physically able to perform the duties of the job. This decision is based on the review of the applicant's doctor's findings and the FBI's knowledge of the requirements of the job. The FBI is committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably in all aspects of our hiring/selection process.

FBI SPECIAL AGENT CRITICAL SKILLS

After qualifying for one of the Entry Programs, Special Agent candidates with one or more Critical Skills will be prioritized in the hiring process.

Accounting
To qualify under the Accounting Entry Program, candidates must:

Have been certified as a CPA; or
Possess, at minimum, a four-year degree with a major in Accounting and three years of progressively responsible accounting work in a professional accounting firm or comparable public setting, such as state comptroller or the General Accounting Office.

Finance
To qualify for the Finance Critical Skill, a candidate must:

Have a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or Business; and
Possess at least two years of professional financial work experience including, but not limited to: Auditor, Financial Analyst, Business Owner, Fraud Investigator, or White Collar Crime Law Enforcement; and/or
Possess one of the following credentials: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

Computer Science/Information Technology Expertise
To qualify for the Computer Science/Information Technology Critical Skill, a candidate must either:

Qualify under the Computer Science/Information Technology Entry Program; or
Have managed a corporate network; installed and maintained server operating systems; established and maintained an Internet Service Provider; maintained and monitored performance on a TCP/IP or other protocol network; or maintained and performance tuned servers or Internet Information Services.

Engineering Expertise
To qualify for the Engineering Critical Skill, a candidate must have a degree in an Engineering related discipline. A degree in Architecture would also qualify.

Foreign Language(s) Proficiency
An applicant may qualify for the Language Critical Skill by qualifying for the Language Entry Program (i.e., passing both the listening and reading portions of the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) and demonstrating a proficiency of three or higher on the Speaking Proficiency Test (SPT) in a critical foreign language). For those applicants that qualify under an Entry Program, other than Language, they can qualify for the Language Critical Skill by passing the listening portion of the DLPT and demonstrating a proficiency of “2+” or higher on the SPT in a critical foreign language. The following is a list of language skills that are currently deemed critical by the FBI: Arabic, Chinese - all dialects, Farsi, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Pashtu, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

Intelligence Experience
To qualify for the Intelligence Critical Skill, a candidate must possess two years of substantial, full-time work experience in an intelligence area. Those areas include foreign counterintelligence, counterterrorism, and positive intelligence. The two years of experience may include periods of training that concentrates on intelligence. Full-time work experience as an Intelligence Analyst/Specialist, FBI Special Surveillance Group member, or a supervisor over those positions is sufficient. Candidates who possess undergraduate or advanced degrees in International Studies, International Finance, or a closely related discipline would also qualify.

Law Experience
To qualify for the Law Critical Skill a candidate must qualify under the Law Entry Program (i.e., have a JD degree from a resident law school).

Law Enforcement or Other Investigative Experience
To qualify for the Law Enforcement Critical Skill, a candidate must have at least two years of full-time investigative experience in a law enforcement agency.

Military Experience
To qualify for the Military Critical Skill, a candidate must possess two years of substantial, full-time work experience in the military.

Physical Sciences Expertise
To qualify for the Science Critical Skill, a candidate must have a degree in a scientific field such as Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Forensics, Mathematics, Medical Specialties, Nursing, Physics, etc.

Diversified Experience
To qualify for the Diversified Critical Skill, a candidate must have a BS or BA degree in any discipline, plus three years of full-time work experience, or an advanced degree accompanied by two years of full-time work experience. Please note: opportunities to qualify through the Diversified Critical Skill are very limited.

It's hard to imagine what field he would land in but I can see him getting qualified for more then one. He'd be an asset. The teachers based their guess because he's "Competent" and "Friendly". I foresee either intelligence super computer wiz or so talented at going undercover he ends up with many names and identities. I think CIA might be more accurate. He makes friends with everyone and is easy to be comfortable around. Trust would easily be earned. If he becomes fluent in Irish, German, French, or Russian, I can see him being even better at undercover work. He is physically "perfectly proportioned" and can stay that way if he continues his healthy habits. That makes his physical capabilities up to him. If you watch NCIS:LA, he's either a future Eric or future Callen! As I watched him play today one thought came to mind.......................It was the right school if the teachers know him this well at graduation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NCIS:_Los_Angeles_characters

http://homewithmommy-fran.blogspot.com/2012/01/first-day-of-preschool.html

That's the post I wrote when he started Preschool. From that post:

"I don't think I'll ever forget that image from the observation window of my son standing there in school with his back to me, not participating but watching. He does that so my guess is soon he'll participate. Mommy is proud of herself for packing just the right snack and remembering that taggie. As we both adjust to this experience it will get easier. He's ready for it and that's healthy. In time, I hope to get over the feeling of pain whenever he shows signs of being bigger and a little more mature knowing I'll never experience the old stages again. I am happy for him and love watching him grow. I have always tried to enjoy every stage. I try to remind myself that he'll always be my baby."

2 1/2 years later, he still likes to make sure he knows what he's expected to do before doing it but eventually participates. I do indeed still see that image of him in that classroom, watching. He's so observant. Like a Government agent!!! Comfort is still key. We have different rules for those taggies but he needs to know they are in the car. We DID adjust to the experience. Fantastic friends will do that! I hope he continues to be so talented at choosing just the right people to be friends with!!!

I'm not over that pain when he shows signs of being bigger and more mature. For every "I can't wait for him to do this himself" there are two "he's just so big! I miss when he was little!!!" But I am proud of the kid he has become and look forward to watching him grow.

There is a song I sing to him. I started it when he was a baby but added a verse as he reached a new stage of development. Little Boy was when he started Preschool. This is the current version:

B - A - bee, you're my B - A - .bee
Zach - a - ry you're my B - A -bee

Todd-ler you're my Todd-ler
Zach-a-ry you're my Todd-ler

Li-ttle boy you're my Litt-le boy
Zach-a-ry you're my Litt-le boy

And now................Bi-g boy you're my bi-g boy
Zach-a-ry you're my bi-g boy

I love YOU my Zach-a-ry
B-A-by you will ALWAYS be my baby!!!

It's a comforting song for him. I'm not fully sure how I feel yet. With Preschool, you try to make play dates and maintain friendships but eventually you make Kindergarten friends. The Preschool friendships drift away. The Kindergarten friendships last a long time. Sometimes forever. But when you go to school in a different town, those friendships are going to fade.

We'll try not to. Zach's Preschool friends are awesome and their parents are also awesome. I hope the Kindergarten kids and parents are just as awesome. I have met a few that are indeed awesome. But I haven't met that many parents and kids yet.

Zach and I are both experiencing the stages or mourning over graduation. He played with classmates after graduation until everyone left. I made sure to hug all of his teachers and thank them. In the Fall of 2004 I was interviewed for a job there and received an offer. But it wasn't the right job for me at the time. I thought about it but when I called to accept, she had offered the job to someone else. Then I got the job at Sylvan. A twist of fate. Part of God's plan. I knew ten years ago that I wanted my child to go to that school. At that time, I interviewed at a lot of preschools and daycares. But in September of 2011, I took him to observe a class. I asked him afterward how he felt. It's where he wanted to go. I didn't tell him it was my first choice too.

They showed a slide show. A bunch of the kids had been there for 2 - 3 years. I still remember his first day. He met N when getting out of the car at arrival. He was wearing a NJ Devils Winter cap. (January 2012) We are Devils fans. They bonded and walked in friends. They are still close. I hope we can continue that friendship forever.

When watering my parent's lawn this morning I thought of a Vitamin C song that was popular when I graduated from High School: Graduation: Friends Forever

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foyAOoVagWw

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And so we talked all night about the rest of our lives
Where we're gonna be when we turn 25
I keep thinking times will never change
Keep on thinking things will always be the same

But when we leave this year we won't be coming back
No more hanging out cause we're on a different track
And if you got something that you need to say
You better say it right now cause you don't have another day

Cause we're moving on and we can't slow down
These memories are playing like a film without sound
And I keep thinking of that night in June
I didn't know much of love, but it came too soon

And there was me and you, and then we got real blue
Stay at home talking on the telephone with me
We'd get so excited, and we'd get so scared
Laughing at ourselves thinking life's not fair
And this is how it feels

As we go on, we remember
All the times we had together
And as our lives change, come whatever
We will still be friends forever

So if we get the big jobs and we make the big money
When we look back now will our jokes still be funny?
Will we still remember everything we learned in school?
Still be trying to break every single rule?

Will little brainy Bobby be the stockbroker man?
Can Heather find a job that won't interfere with her tan?
I keep, I keep thinking that it's not goodbye
Keep on thinking it's a time to fly
And this is how it feels

As we go on, we remember
All the times we had together
And as our lives change, come whatever
We will still be friends forever

La, la, la
Yeah, yeah, yeah
La, la, la
We will still be friends forever

Will we think about tomorrow like we think about now?
Can we survive it out there?
Can we make it somehow?
I guess I thought that this would never end
And suddenly it's like we're women and men

Will the past be a shadow that will follow us 'round?
Will these memories fade when I leave this town?
I keep, I keep thinking that it's not goodbye
Keep on thinking it's a time to fly

As we go on, we remember
All the times we had together
And as our lives change, come whatever
We will still be friends forever

http://www.metrolyrics.com/graduation-lyrics-vitamin-c.html

"Graduation" was written by Colleen Fitzpatrick;josh Deutsch.

I'm crying as I type that. It's for a High School Graduation but a lot of it applies here. Zach will never forget his time in Preschool and never forget his many friends. Even if they drift apart, they will never fully be forgotten. We don't know what is lying ahead for him. Zach and I both got comfortable at a fantastic school. Now we might never go back. That's scary for both of us!!! We're excited and scared for what lies ahead. Neither of us are really ready for it to end. But it's over. How can I help him get through something this big when it's so hard for me? I'll find a way. It's my job. He WILL remember these past 2 1/2 years. He WILL remember the great times he had and the people involved with molding him into the wonderful person he is and is becoming. We don't know what the future holds but I do hope he can maintain the friendships that mean the most to him..............because I have.

FBI Special Agent.........................................that's the most accurate job title joked about yet!!!!

Home With Mommy

Saturday, June 21, 2014

FBI Special Agent................Zach

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