Careers with the USDAR
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The United States Department of Anomalous Research hires through a "head-hunting" program, selecting qualified candidates from a range of scientific fields to help us further our understanding of all things paranatural!
See below for our qualification requirements.
Elegibility Requirements
To be eligible for the special agent position, you must:
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be at least 21 years old.
To be a Field Agent, apply before your 36th birthday, unless you have veteran's preference or federal law enforcement experience.*
Possess a valid driver's license.
Have a bachelor's degree or higher in one of the approved major fields of study** or have at least four years of relevant full-time professional work experience.
Meet our physical fitness requirements.
Be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
Meet all other USDAR Eligibility requirements.
*You must complete the SASS process and enter on duty no later than the day before your 37th birthday.
**Approved Major fields of study include: Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Astronomy, Anthropology, Mathematics, Archaeology, Paleontology, Economics, Architecture, Medicine, History, Photography, and dance.
For more details, please review the USDAR Eligibility document.