FBI no longer treating applicants’ experience with sex workers as automatic bar against hiring
Bureau will still dismiss those engaged with sex workers within past 10 years, three or more times overall, or while in public safety capacity
TL;DR
- The FBI is moving away from a categorical hiring ban for applicants with past encounters with sex workers.
- Instead, the bureau will adopt a more holistic review for some candidates.
- Applicants with such encounters within the last 10 years, three or more times, or in a position of trust will still be disqualified.
- The change is intended to account for legal practices, younger age, or being a victim of abuse.
- The FBI stated that criminal sexual acts remain disqualifying and that it maintains high suitability standards.