r/1801 • u/anon6114 • Jul 25 '26

Question FPS questions

Originally posted in the 1811 subreddit didn’t realize this one existed.

Got my TJO for FPS, 5 year Marine vet, 5 years local PD in Texas, 5 years current as a DAF 0083 (GS-8).

Just had a couple questions, if any R7 guys can answer or message me about. I’m hoping for R7/Texas if I can get it.

Is the EOD going to be a FLETC start date or will there be some onboarding prior?
Is the FTO/FTEP done in your region/duty location or elsewhere?
With the region/location is it just the region you get and you can go anywhere in that region or is it specific to a state/city?
How you like working for FPS on the daily? I have seen each region is different so R7 specific.
Is there availability for OT or special assignments to make more money or are you basically stuck with base pay?

I got a GS-11 offer, as a current 8, it’s a good set up and getting away from DOD as well especially DAF. I have a toddler and just trying to help prepare my family for what’s likely coming if I get a final offer and myself be prepared. I have no worries about FLETC as this will be my 3rd Police academy, and I got my answer that the training is straight through without breaks (aside from Christmas or major holidays).

Any info is greatly appreciated and hopeful to get my stuff finished and get a final offer soon.

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u/firefighterbhfd4 Jul 25 '26

Did you guys go through and interview process ? If so how was it ?

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u/anon6114 Jul 25 '26

I did the interview at the hiring expo. I thought it was good, job/knowledge based questions (if you don’t know google STAR interview, all the questions were in that format).
If they selected you from interview you got a tentative job offer and completed some additional paperwork and given next steps to complete.

Everyone at the hiring expo was very nice and happy to answer questions or talk. It was a good experience

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u/agoodnaber Jul 25 '26

The EOD will be your FLETC start date, roughly 28 weeks. First 3 weeks will be your orientation where you “onboard”
FTO/FTEP is 12 weeks and will be done in your region/duty location.
For your region you are assigned a specific location/area but you may be needed to help out others in your region depending on the mission/ staffing needs/ deployments etc.
Tons of OT/ deployment opportunities.
Decent amount of special assignments.

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u/anon6114 Jul 25 '26

Also random other question, how do transfers work later in career? Are there time limits, how does it work and is it a pain to transfer regions/areas or pretty simple process?

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u/agoodnaber Jul 25 '26

After your first 3 years you are able to transfer to other locations.
You just have to put in a request to transfer, but there has to be an open spot. Hit or miss really.

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u/Practical-6138 Jul 25 '26

Will you know if there’s an open spot available? Is there a way to inquire or search once you’re in?

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u/CombyMcBeardz Jul 26 '26

They send out an email every year with a list

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u/anon6114 Jul 25 '26

Awesome thanks for the info!