Has anyone got an interview for the latest posting? I was referred to hiring manager but nothing ?

Thought they decided not to go this route with the gun carrying ISS guys?

Wanna know what CID is like? If you’re prior military you’ll understand this reference. If not, you still get it.

Remember when you got that duty station and someone said “just get through it and re enlist and go somewhere else”? Well Army CID is that super shitty base that is a black hole.

The amount of unnecessary steps and paperwork for the investigations that a squirrel could solve is mind numbing.

As long as CID has people who are CID lifers in charge at the SSA, ASAC, and SAC levels, this agency will be absolute trash. I’ve worked for local agencies in the past and am strongly considering a jump back to local because of how shit this agency is.

If you’re in the hiring process, do yourself a favor and withdraw. It’s not even worth the “foot in the door route”.

I’m 20 years old with an interest in becoming an 1811 as my current career goal.

My current pathway has me looking at the USCG for the intelligence specialist rate. This way will net me a clearance, relevant experience, and financial assistance for when I pursue my degree. However as my boot date gets closer looking at their “A School” wait times is discouraging and I am unsure of the work life balance I can expect to be given time to pursue my degree while I’m in through tuition assistance.

I’m beginning to wonder if there are better opportunities elsewhere like simply pursuing my degree while in civilian law enforcement or looking at air guard reserves.

Any advice, or your story on how you worked towards your position/what you would’ve done differently would be greatly appreciated.

Maybe i’m planning too much and doing too little but I want to set myself up as well as I can early.

Anybody from the July announcements have any insight as to how long it typically takes to get contacted for the next steps after receiving COL?

Just had my teams meeting with PIV for my interim clearance. Literally just asked for my license and birth certificate. That’s all.

Is anyone tracking the timeline after this “meeting” before the preference sheet is sent to me?

Also, I received an email for medical yesterday requesting more documents over my lasik/vision. I immediately sent them the requested info. Will this take a long time to clear and will I be made aware when it’s cleared?

Anyone have any insight on the 3-week residential training for DEA? Reached out to a recruiter but was hoping someone had some insight. Thanks!

Interviewed for a position as a Financial Intelligence Analyst with NJ/NY HIDTA HIFCA who is working with HSI. I was curious if anyone else interviewed for the same position and if anyone has heard anything back.

Anyone gone this route? Was looking at going to USMS but curious how lateral 1811s are brought over.

Hey everyone,

​Looking for some guidance regarding the Supreme Court of the United States Police Department (SCUSPD) hiring process.

​Here is my current background:

​Current Role: NYPD Police Officer (Appointed Dec 17, 2025).

​Experience Milestone: I will hit my full 1-year of sworn law enforcement experience on December 17, 2026.

​The Dilemma: I noticed that current USAJobs application windows for SCUSPD run through October 31, 2026. Since I won't cross that 1-year full-time sworn mark until December, I am trying to figure out the best timing strategy.

​I've heard that SCUSPD frequently utilizes a monthly recurring posting cycle on USAJobs.

​My questions for those familiar with the agency:

​Do SCUSPD announcements reliably roll over every month, or should I expect gaps where postings disappear for a while?

​If the October window closes before I hit my 1-year mark, is waiting for the January 2027 posting window the safest bet to ensure HR doesn't bounce my application for lacking the full 12 months at the time of submission?

​Any tips from former/current guys on when to drop the federal resume package to catch the first review batch of the new year?

​Appreciate any insights!

Also posted in r/usssapplicant but wanted to share here too

After almost a year finally got the call for USSS IPO 1801

General timeline (I didn’t keep track of all the dates exactly)

Application 12/04/25

Interview request 01/26

Panel Interview 02/26

Tentative Offer 02/24/26

SI: 03/24/26

Poly: 04/28/26 (Verbal Pass) tracker went gold a few days later

Medical 1: 04/26

Drug Screen: 04/27/26

Poly turned Gold 04/30/26

BI Start/Interview: 05/26

Tax Forms 05/26

05/26 Request for Military medical history

BI white sometime in early August

Medical 3: 09/03/26

Medical turned Gold 09/11/26

Got “the call” (it was an email) 09/26

Field Office: Southern California

Start Date: Jan 2027

FLETC (UPTP): February 2027 (Artesia)

Background: Mid 30’s, 6 Years USAR, Bachelors in Intel, Dual Masters in NatSec and International Relations. 12+ years in Corporate Security/Loss Prevention currently at a regional manager level.

Had so many medical Appointments because acuity kind of forgot I existed in April for a few months and never actually scheduled me for anything until the end of July, then the provider they sent me to forgot to do a portion of the paperwork so I was sent back for a 3rd exam.

Thank you to all in this sub for the advice and support along the way, obviously the end goal is to be an 1811 but this gets the clock stopped and starts checking the boxes!

With the uptick in hiring for ATF is there a shortage for SRT personnel as well? Does current special operations (LE) experience help expedite the process to try out after special agent training is completed?

I’ve been told in the past you have to wait 3yrs before trying out. Just wondering if that time is shortened with special operation experience and the current uptick in hiring.

Got a email this morning requesting another report on my uncorrected vision. I’ve had contacts since like 12 years old so my uncorrected vision is terrible but my corrected with contacts is perfect. Wondering if anyone has experience with getting this email and if y’all got it resolved or am I cooked?

Looking for insight into the medical process for ATF onboarding. I’m with local LE and just completed the first half of my ATF medical. I’m assuming I scored poorly, which has happened before on the audiogram when I first onboarded with local LE. Local LE had me see an audiologist to make sure I was good and eventually cleared me. I have no noticeable hearing loss outside when a test like this is administered….

- Does anyone know what the conversation is going to look like with the doctor when I go back?
- Will they allow for medical referrals similar to my initial encounter with this?

Any advice helps.

Anyone in here able to clarify what life is like for CGIS and their mobility agreemenr? Curious that their most recent announcement specifically mentioned working with the secret service. Just curious what their day to day looks like. Never bumped into one in the wild and didnt see any relevant history posts.

Has anyone seen any movement on the USCIS 1811 announcement that recently closed?

Hey Fam!

So I’ve been consistently getting referred to the hiring manager for a good amount of 1811 gigs at the 7 and 9 level.

However, I am not getting any interviews. I also haven’t really received a “you have not been selected”.

How does this section of the process typically work? Is there something that I need to do on my side to secure an interview. (Is it my resume that needs to be strengthened)

I have no kids, no family holding me back from relocating, so I am absolutely interested in any opportunities! That will allow me to start the federal clock in the 1811 series.

Is it because I’m selecting Florida and Texas? Should I start selecting NYC or other cities! Any advice would be appreciated!

Note: (Taking the SAEE in November for USSS; as far as the ATF, I can pass the ATF PTT on treadmill, but I am not confident in passing it outside!)

I just need some guidance! Thank you all!!

Got my interview with ATF next Friday, it is via Teams. Wanted to see if anyone had any advice or tips.

Hello, all

I’m currently in the process with ATF and have the second part of the medical evaluation scheduled for next Thursday, 22/October. I’m supposed to get physically evaluated by the doctor and do the EKG.

Now, I find myself in a bit of a predicament and need some advice. I, unfortunately, am going through a bout of some pretty bad sciatica pain down my left leg. This has been going on since early August. I am currently in the process of getting treatment, but it has been an uphill battle.

Some painkillers I’ve been prescribed have really helped keep the pain at bay, and I’m looking into getting a steroid injection to help manage the pain as well.

Now, here’s what I want advice on. Do you guys think I should take the painkillers and try to power through the medical, or if it’s possible, try to contact HR and see if I could get my application put on a medical hold while I recover?

Those of you who are currently 1811s with ATF and those of you that are currently going through the process and have already done the medical portion, I would particularly appreciate your advisement.

- What does the physical evaluation with the doctor consist of?

- And do you think it would be possible to put my application on a medical hold?

Let me know you guys’ experience and what you believe is the best course of action. Thanks in advance.

Hello all,

USFS had at least three openings for 1811s over the past few months. One was for 12/13s, another was for 13/14s and another was for 11/12/13s.

I got referred for all three, but it has been absolute crickets. Has any 1811 applicant (from outside USFS) been contacted by a hiring official? I know they mostly keep it in house, but curious if anyone has any insight.

- a non USFS 1811 applicant

Anyone have any advice for NEVO training? I'm somewhat early on into FLETC but Nevo is coming up and I haven't parallel parked since I took my drivers test. Which was a couple years ago so I plan on doing some parallel parking practice but wondering if there is anything else I can do. It's really the only part of FLETC i'm nervous for.

Anyone know how the Marshals Service hiring pool works when placed into it? Is there a ranking system they use to pick their candidates ready for hire?

So I am 18 and I’m currently a general business major in community college, it is my goal and dream to be an IRS criminal investigator, I would like to know from people in the field. How rigorous is it? What can I do to raise my chances and just general advice. For some information I plan on going to a 4 year university for either accounting or forensic accounting whichever one will make my chances better. I plan on getting the IRS-CI internship my junior year. I have a 3.9 GPA. I am in good physical condition and I have already emailed the recruiting email just introducing myself and inquiring about information.

Hi all. For those who may know, how much are FPS 1801s (and 1811s) earning with OT (I've seen the locality pay for my region)? I read that the OT is uncapped.

Has FPS, like other DHS agencies, morphed into an agency that provides a pool of available personnel for other agencies?

For example, Inspectors (or 1811's) getting the opportunity to volunteer (or be ordered) for:

Border deployments under Biden or Trump?

Deportation Flights under Trump

USSS details for UNGA as well as during an election year.

Sitting on the president's residence detail when he was running for POTUS

Any other USSS details?

C-UAS details for large events or USSS?

If allowed, how much do inspectors generally take home biweekly with OT?

Has FPS ever NOT waived the cap? Resulting in working serious OT for free?

For context: (GS-09, Step 1, if the person was first getting on the job as an 1801; GS-11, Step 1, if the person was just getting on as an 1811)

and yes... I know FPS Inspectors are not 6(c)...Please spare me lol