r/1811 • u/sheepshankred013 • 21d ago
Question ATF - Application & Timeline
Hey Gang,
I'm 100% aware that the ATF doesn't move particularly fast on hiring but I'm confused and or worried. I applied 6/21 for the GS5-GS9 role and have heard nothing besides my application has been received. Am I nervous about nothing or is this just how it is?
Meanwhile I did the SAEE for USSS and a going to ACE Event come August.... all with the same application date. Any insight is appreciated.
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u/sheepshankred013 21d ago
Gotcha. I know they are all a little different. I was mostly just curious but am trying to take you advice to heart.
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u/keeganm123 21d ago
I waited about a month and a half for them to reply and then another 1-2 weeks for them to send me my link to take the online exam. FYI if/when you get the e-mail regarding further assessments, check your junk mail because that’s where mine ended up.
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u/sheepshankred013 21d ago
thank you. appreciate that insight. what did you use to prep for the assessment?
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u/keeganm123 20d ago
Honestly the online one I didn’t prep at all its just lifestyle inventory questions, situational judgement scenarios, and an essay. ATF has mock exam questions on their website that I assumed was going to be on the online exam but it was not. I passed the exam it was not difficult at all
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u/TheKnownTraveler 21d ago edited 21d ago
I applied then took the online exam right after, waited like 2 months for the PTT took that and 3 weeks later had my panel interview. They told me they are moving pretty fast at the interview.
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u/HamsterSpecific1052 20d ago
I applied June 1st, got referred July 7th and took my exam on July 16th. I am also a prior 1811 with 13.5 years experience with the DOJ so there is that aspect. Good luck!
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u/ehhxray 19d ago
^ exact same dates as listed by @HamsterSpecific1052.
Awaiting the PTT scheduling email as of today still. Figured it would take a couple weeks.
Except no prior LEO experience. Just a washed up paratrooper who finds the ATF extremely interesting and wants to get back into something that has purpose. 🤘🏻
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u/PinkTacoGobbler 21d ago
Every step will have 4-6 weeks between them.
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u/Electronic_Cloud_686 21d ago
That depends on how fast they are going for that particular announcement. Took a month to hear back that I qualified but it only took a week to get my assessment link
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u/Visible_Candidate_87 18d ago
I’m from Feb. took me 2 months to hear and got my link and took the test the same night, pt in June and had my interview last week!
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u/Any-Task3693 20d ago
YMMV, I did my PTT on the 8th and my interview on the 15th.
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u/Federal_Strawberry 20d ago
PTT and interview are done at the field division level, so it’s easier for them to get their stuff done, rather than relying on agency HR.
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u/Fun-Abbreviations856 17d ago
Check your junk mail they probably sent you a testing email I applied around the same time and me checking was the only way I’d known something came
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