 In addition, when his credentials are seen close up, the acronym "SSA" can be seen, strongly implying that Booth holds the rank of Supervisory Special Agent.It has been implied through interactions with other characters that Booth is generally well regarded and respected within the Bureau and other federal agencies for his skill, even if his distaste for the politics that entails his job has put him at odds with his boss and other local and federal law enforcement agencies.Little is known about his work history in the FBI except for the fact that he spent a period of time in Japan as part of an exchange program with the Tokyo Police.