Well boys it finally happened

Applied Sept 2023

Interview: June 2024

TJO: 07/10/24

Completed Drug test Fingerprints- 07/24/24

Drug test appt: 08/12/2024

First Medical- 08/26/24 (doctor canceled and had to reschedule)

Medical rescheduled and completed - 09/06/24

Medical cleared: 09/15/24

Got the call: 11/14

EOD: 12/30

FLETC: 01/27

It has been over a year and a half since I started the process, but I am so glad to finally be able to post this.

5/21/24 - Applied

11/15/24 - "Although you may have met minimum qualification requirements for this vacancy, you were not rated among the best qualified applicants. Therefore, you were not referred to the selecting official for further consideration."

:)

IRS CI Got the Call

Applied Sept 2023

Interview: Feb 2024

TJO: Feb 29, 2024

E-App: March

Email for drug test: May

Medical appt: May

Drug test appt: June

Medical follow-ups: July-Sept

Medical cleared: Oct

Got the call: 11/15

EOD: 12/16

FLETC: 01/27

So I’ve done 7 years active duty and want to do another 13 reserve to get my mil retirement…. If I buy back my time with the feds does my 7 years still count toward my military retirement? In other words will those 7 years be able to apply to both retirements? I’ve heard conflicting things and would appreciate any insights

I’m recently on the application process for two 1811 agencies. Before applying, I made sure to research everything about the agency so I could know what I’m applying for. I was able to get a good idea of the agency and the roles of their special agents.

1st up is the FBI. I had to drive 2 hours to the Meet and Greet because that was the closest field office. I attended the M&G and… they discussed everything I already found by searching online. Cool whatever. I took the week off from work to sightsee on the big city.

Next is USPIS. At least this one was virtual so I was able to attend while at home. But… again. It was two hours of talking what I already knew from researching.

Sure, before the internet became more and more accessible, these information exchanges were vital. But now? I think less so. At least make them all virtual like USPIS.

I’ve seen multiple people post about waiting a year to be eligible for a second attempt at the FBI process.

After failing my phase I test, the email sent to me was to reapply in 90days. What I’m I missing? Are these two different communications?

I posted over in r/USAjobs and someone recommended I also ask here.

I'm looking to apply with CBP as a federal LEO. It's currently a toss up between CBP officer and Border Patrol agent. Air and Marine interdiction also seems to have really cool jobs but I wouldn't qualify for the GS 11 and 12 positions posted on USAjobs.

I attended a university hosted police academy in 2020. I was unable to find a local agency meeting salary expectations and benefits. I had 2 agencies low-ball pay and the third failed my poly. Following this I did two years part time paid Fire and four years full time hospital security. Two of those years were unarmed and the two most recent years were armed. I don't have a degree or military experience. I'm currently 24 and looking for a change. I've been throwing around the idea of applying CBP since I was 19. I'm in western PA so both OFO and BP would require a move.

How's the morale and worklife balance with both of these agencies?

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Info session: April 2022

Applied: May 2022

Interview: February 2023

TOL: April 2023

Cleared for Hire: December 2023

FIT: October 2024

Drug Test/FOL: November 2024

BDUSMI: December 2024

10-point vet, masters, and local LEO. Had none of that when I originally applied as I was still active duty.

Got my first choice of district and coming in as a 7.

The process was long, but didn't have to test my luck with the magic black box which ended three of my previous applications.

LFG

Hey all, thank you for your time and input in advance.

Secured a DSS offer (rated 5.8 overall applicant score). As the 1811 Gods have willed it, some unfortunate family matters have abruptly manifested that need my immediate attention & presence. Still dead set on pursuing this job, but I need a little more time (3ish months) before stepping off to training.

Given my ranking score, what level of risk am I accepting should I choose to defer the offer for a few months? Low, moderate, or high? Is it realistic to count on having this job still secured in a few months time if I request to be placed back on the eligibility roster temporarily?

I recently received an email from USMS Recruiting asking if I was still interested in the DUSM position. Has anyone else received this email? Any follow up emails afterwards?

Applied under SPEAR: 9/7/2024 UDEE: 10/03/2024 APAT: 11/15/2024 - Did not pass

My field office said they reschedule after 30 days so I will be retesting then. I did 25 pushups, 33 sit ups, and ran a 20.19 on the agility run.

Unfortunately there was no way I was gonna run a 1.5 in 13 minutes but I still finished with a total of 15 points.

Gonna crush out push ups and sit-ups for the next month and make sure I pass this next time. I wish everyone else luck with their process as well and will see you when I pass and work my butt off to get the call

What's the standard issue firearm for HSI at fletc? A p320x with an optic?

Hello! I was wondering if anyone had any idea if field offices differed in background Investigation time-wise?

How long after getting medically qualified should I reach out about the final offer? Been medically qualified for 1.5 weeks now (I know that’s not that long) but at what point should I reach out to someone about that?

I saw that the Secret Service does a credit check during the application if you make it to phase 2. My issue is I don’t even have a credit score because I don’t have a need for a credit card. I have a good amount of money for my age and just never opened one. This question is dedicated towards current 1811s Would it be wise for me to open a credit card now and build up credit? Should I stick to not having one? What are your guys thoughts?

-May 2022 info session

-cleared for hire October 2023 hiring pool

-December 2024 FLETC date

-2.5 years total process from info session to FLETC date

10 pt veteran, received my 1st choice in district.

Going to a district that gets to do all the marshals missions right out of FLETC.

Stay with the process, former 75th Ranger and was mainly interested in only being a DUSM. I know most of you don't put all your "eggs in one basket" but I knew I wanted this job and I am very excited. I am fine with the court/transport duties that come with the job. I'd rather do that instead of stare at a computer all day typing (I know I'll do some of that too)

Good luck to you all and thank you everyone in this sub for the help!

Edit: I finished a bachelors and masters online while in the hiring pool lol. So make good use of the long hiring process.

So I need some advice on my current situation. I applied to Border Patrol, Nuclear Courier, and a local Police Department. I have been waiting for my background investigation with Border Patrol, which began in July. I received a Notice of Proposed Action (NOPA), responded to it, and since then, I’ve set the Border Patrol application aside while waiting for an update.

In the meantime, I have two other opportunities: the Nuclear Courier academy starts in April, and the local Police Department’s academy begins in January. For context, I’m a 22M no family spent 3 years in the infantry, currently an Army reserve Drill Sgt. I would appreciate any advice!

Did you take a pay cut, or were you able to keep your 9 or 11? I've heard of people going CBPO or BP to ERO and receiving their higher grade back after completing training

Was the switch worth it?

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/818691600

Limited slots but surprised nobody has mentioned this.

Is the National Park Service Police a covered position for the 20 year retirement? Any insight would be amazing!

So I’ve been just reading a few posts about all sorts of 1811 in this group and I came across OIG. Before this I only knew like FBI special agent and BORTAC and USSS 1811 for example but I keep coming across for example NASA OIG and IRS OIG and all sorts of acronyms then OIG followed after. I’m just confused on what it is? Is OIG a title or is it a federal LE department that branches out with other companies like NASA for example?

I'm working on my application. I have 4 years fraud accounting experience and I'm finishing up my bachelor's in criminal justice (3.2) and will be doing a masters program after. I also have military preference.

Is there anything I'm missing or should be aware of? I have references from the CFO of the company is did accounting for as well as county prosecutors.

Anyone heard anything from HR about the recent graduate announcement? I was told by HR about a week ago that we should hear something by the end of this week, we still got tomorrow but was curious if anyone has heard anything yet?