Seattle Citizens Academy
The Citizens Academy is an engaging six-to-eight-week program that gives business, religious, civic, and community leaders an inside look at the FBI. Classes meet in the evening at the FBI field office. The mission of the FBI Citizens Academy is to foster a greater understanding of the role of federal law enforcement in the community through frank discussion and education.
Candidates can be self-nominated or they can be nominated by FBI employees, former Citizens Academy graduates, and community leaders who have participated in prior Citizen Academies. Participants are selected by the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the local FBI field office.
How to Apply - Information for 2025 will be updated when available
The FBI Seattle Field Office Citizens Academy will hold its spring Citizens Academy weekly sessions on Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 24–June 12, Graduation June 21
There will also be a graduation and range day, which will be held on June 21, 2025.
If you are interested in applying—or if you are a Citizens Academy graduate or past/present FBI employee who would like to recommend someone you know—please submit an online nomination form to https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/seattle/community-outreach no later than Friday, March 21, 2025. Nominations Close March 21
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
Be a recognized business, religious, or community leader
Live and/or work within the division's jurisdiction
Be at least 21 years old
If you are under 18 years old, please see about the FBI's youth programs
Consent to a limited background investigation, to include fingerprint checks
Agree to attend all sessions, with no more than two excused absences