The FBI Philadelphia Field Office is seeking candidates for our 2026 Citizens Academy programs. Sessions are held in person at our Philadelphia office.
The FBI Citizens Academy program is an engaging eight-week curriculum that gives business, religious, civic, and community leaders an inside look at the FBI.
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.
“The FBI Citizens Academy is an opportunity for our personnel to connect directly with members of the community they serve,” said Wayne A. Jacobs, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Philadelphia Field Office. “This program highlights how vital these partnerships are to our mission of protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution. In how who we are, what we do, and how we do it, we hope to foster a greater sense of trust and transparency with the citizens we serve.”
Candidates are nominated by FBI employees, Citizens Academy graduates, and community leaders. Interested community members may also self-nominate for consideration.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until November 30th, 2025. The first 2026 session will begin in early February and run through early-April.
Once nominations are received/reviewed, qualifying candidates will receive an application and additional details regarding the 2026 schedule and application process.
Nomination forms can be found online on the FBI Philadelphia Outreach webpage, or at the following location: Community Outreach — FBI.