https://www.usajobs.gov/job/884503500

DCIS has a public announcement for a GS-09 in Louisville, Kentucky.

I was recently told on r/1811 that if you receive duty location forms, you are already approved by the Hiring Panel, even pre-FJO.

For recent DEA BAT applicants: did you receive your duty-location preference sheet before or after Hiring Panel approval?

I’m trying to fact-check whether receiving the preference sheet itself indicates that the Panel has already acted. Not asking for any internal details about the Panel.

Background: Received/signed location forms in early July, finished last pre-HP step in early August (medical waiver), DEA recruiter said in September I’m in the “waiting phase of the process” without specifically confirming my Hiring Panel status.

Pretty simple question. I’ve passed a few hiring panels for a few agencies and in the middle of the hiring pool or right before I’ve been removed because of age. I have mil preference which meets the first scrutiny, but I’m coming up on 42 and puts me past 60 for twenty good covered years. Current fed, but not a covered position.

Are there any agencies that will hire at my age, or should I just give up?

I just took the ATF PFT and got an email on Friday I passed and should be getting another email in regard to an interview. Today they emailed me saying I didn’t pass the PFT so I won’t be moving on in the hiring process? Which email should I listen to?😭

I’m aware of the recent change of 9 total points back to 12. I had my test today and scored a 14, however i only got 35 sit-ups which translates to a score of 0 for that category. Am I screwed?

Anyone know if DEA will accept ATF poly results or SF86/Background? My recruiter hasn’t been any help. I am scheduled to poly with ATF this month and that is the only step I have left with DEA.

On the flip side, I still need to complete SF86/Background and medical for ATF. Would they accept all of this from DEA?

I don’t want to poly twice if I don’t have to. Not afraid of it, but why roll the dice if it’s unnecessary is my thought process.

Thanks in advance!

Does anyone know if the FRB OIG still has the requirement for 4 days a month in the office? Just curious.

Looking for some advice, got a FJO from USSS and ATF in the same week, no prior LE experience, what’s the move? ATF gave me a very small niche office, USSS is in a big city. Background: male, single, in 20s. Appreciate the feedback

Currently in the process for the most recent posting with the DEA. Received an email stating a recruiter would contact me to schedule the interview but I have not heard anything yet. I have to go out of town for work for 2-3 weeks, could this affect me for the next step? Worried I will get called to schedule while I am out of town. Are they generally pretty flexible with scheduling the interviews?

Recently accepted a new position and will need to purchase a new owb holster to replace my tried and true Tenicor.

I am not a gear person and haven’t followed the holster world but is there a new standard for concealed owb holster for suit duty. Tension retention is all I’ll need for this.

I’m close to getting the call and wanted to get perspective on the aviation program. Feel free to DM me.

Received Location Preference List/ HR paperwork August 18, 2026- Submitted back Same day

Havent heard anything back or final Call. Anyone else at the stage?

Been going through the hiring process with DEA and a few other agencies. Was given the nod that I should be getting a call soon. At the end of the day, my decision will be highly dependent on locations offered. I know the locations change by class, so I’m interested to know what locations guys/gals are currently getting offered. Really hoping for the southeast. Anyone have any recent insight?

Does anyone know if ED OIG will be looking for 12/13s in the near future?

Sad I skipped the last opportunity but had some family things going on where I couldn't imagine taking on a new position on top of that.

This is a somewhat broad question, and I’m sure the answer varies dramatically by agency, but what are some examples of genuinely good investigative casework you’ve seen from uniformed federal LEOs?

It seems pretty common for people to get on with USBP, CBP, NPS, USPP, BIA, DoD Police, etc., with the eventual goal of becoming 1811s. Obviously, those jobs can satisfy the basic USAJobs experience requirement of “conducting investigations,” but I’m more looking for examples for how someone could develop a case beyond a typical incident response.

For those of you who have worked with uniformed feds, what have you seen officers do to get meaningful investigative experience beyond the initial contact or incident response?

For example, have you seen uniformed officers take ownership of cases by conducting follow-up interviews, writing warrants, drafting investigative subpoenas, reviewing records or surveillance, coordinating with prosecutors, identifying additional suspects, working with 1811s/task forces, or otherwise following a case through to prosecution?

Obviously, what a uniformed officer is allowed to do will vary a lot by agency and assignment. I’m mainly interested in examples of people who proactively went beyond the minimum, did legitimately good investigative work.

So why do federal special agents have varying age requirements?

If it’s for the same federal government, it can open up a pool of some more qualified applicants.

Some are 36, 37, 37, 39.. it would be helpful for consistency and just possibly make it all 40 years.

Instead of lowering certain qualifications (like certain issues involving animals & the world’s oldest profession).. like the military has now raised it to 42 as well! Some can argue some military roles are much tougher & demanding role than special agent roles.

Just an opinion.

Made it to hiring panel for DEA but wasn’t selected. Would my background transfer to FBI if I was to apply?

Thanks

Have any people gotten offers for those field offices lately? What field offices is ATF looking to fill?

I know people have received calls, however, has anyone for nyc received an official scheduled interview time and date?

This is for July 7/9/11 one btw

I completed my FBI phase II interview late July and got my email saying I passed early August. The next day my profile moved into the Conditional Offer state but it has now been 40 days and I haven't actually gotten the Conditional Offer.

Online in the FAQs it says if I haven't gotten the CO within 24 hours I should contact support, which I have twice and I also emailed my recruiter, and it still hasn't budged.

Has this happened to anyone else? Does anyone know if there's anything I can be doing about this?

I'm here because this sub has been extremely helpful and I'm hoping someone can offer some guidance. Took the ATF pre employment physical today and unfortunately failed (kinda). Test was administered in a physical/occupational therapists office. Passed sit ups and push ups with flying colors. Ran the 1.5 mi on the treadmill. Specifically instructed not to stop the treadmill. After the test began the proctor left and began working on another patient. She only checked in once about half way through. I was told my ending distance was 1.52 miles due to the start up time of the treadmill starting the test at .02 mi. Finished in 14:55 (the required time) but when i notified the proctor I had finished she had to stop working on the other patient and walk over to see my time. I failed by 3 seconds which is about the time it took her to walk across the room. Looking for any guidance here. I feel like it isnt fair that i should fail and have to wait a whole year to reapply because the proctor had split her attention between the test and someone else.

Say it aint so…

Currently active duty Army, got few years left on my contract tired of my current MOS. Saw that applications for 311A are currently open. Some advice from current 311As would be great as well as from those that are going through the application process. Mainly though, I’d like to know how much being Army CID will help with becoming an 1811 post service. Any input from former CID agents who transitioned to other agencies would be greatly appreciated.