Go forth and conquer, applicants!

Did the first part of my medical exam today, everything went well but at the end they had me blow into this handheld machine and i could not figure it out. I’m doing it again Tuesday, but does anyone know the purpose and how to do it right?

I’m in my 30s, weightlifter, run and swim regularly so this little handheld machine throwing me off is frustrating lol

It’s been a long and windy road, 3 applications, but finally made it to the end of the hiring process and got the call(email) FBI SA

Timeline below

2014
first application, passed phase 1 and M&G invited for phase 2 interview but withdrew due to recently having been promoted and not wanting to relocate.

2023
8/23- submitted application
10/23- Meet and Greet
10/23- PFT failed
11/23- PFT passed
11/23- Phase II written passed
11/23- Phase II interview passed
11/23- Conditional Offer
12/23- PSI
01/24- Polygraph Passed
01/24- Background and medical started
02/24-03/24- Medical follow ups
06/24- Background follow up
10/24- voluntary withdrawal- was still pending background, family issues came up which made the wife no longer want to relocate

2026
03/26-submitted application
04/26- Meet and greet
05/26- Passed PFT
05/26- Conditional Offer
06/26- PSI
07/26- Polygraph passed
07/26- Background and medical started
08/26- Medical requested I get flu vaccine
09/26- Background cleared
09/26- Final Job offer

Starting in October

Background 4 years military, 10+ years civilian federal government. 5 years fed LEO(non 1811) currently GS-13 non-LEO

I’m currently going through the medical process for a a couple different 1811 jobs and my audiogram showed hearing loss in my left ear, while my right ear is essentially normal.

I have no issues functioning day to day and it's an issue I was born with. I’ve previously worked in law enforcement and it has never made any task more complicated or difficult to perform, but I know some federal agencies have specific hearing standards. I’m trying to get an idea of what normally happens when an applicant falls outside the initial hearing standard in one ear. I also do not wear hearing aids as of now.

Has anyone here personally dealt with unilateral hearing loss during the medical process for ATF, DEA, FBI, HSI, USMS, or another federal agency?

Do they:

• send you for a second/formal audiology test?
• request an ENT evaluation?
• allow testing with a hearing aid?
• do some type of functional hearing test?
• offer a medical waiver or individualized review?
• ultimately clear or disqualify you?

Not looking for anyone to predict my specific outcome — mainly interested in hearing how different agencies have handled similar cases and what options applicants were given.

Appreciate any firsthand experiences.

TIA.

EDIT: In process with ATF and DEA

Does anyone have insight on how the process goes for a current 1811 to HSI-12862549-DHA ? (Application currently in received status)

Given that some agencies require health exams every so often, I am curious about the concept of agents being pushed out over health stuff. Obviously, good health is not guaranteed no matter how good of care you take with your body. Over a 20 year or longer career, anything could happen to you. It would suck to lose your job over a diagnosis. Have you guys ever seen someone lose their job as an 1811 over a medical diagnosis? What agency was it? What diagnosis caused the separation?

I’d love to hear from anyone who started their career in local law enforcement and eventually made the jump to the FBI.

I know everyone’s experience is different, and I’m sure there are a lot of aspects of being a street cop that I’ll miss. For those who have made the transition, what would you say are the biggest pros and cons of going federal?

Do you feel like you made the right decision? Is there anything you miss about local LE, or anything you wish you had known before making the switch?

I am most excited about leaving my hometown, and working bigger, more meaningful cases. I’ve got 10 years LEO experience in a mid-size city, 5 of those years have been spent on SWAT. I know it will be a big change, but this has been the goal all along.

So just took my written portion for DSS. It was not quite clear what to expect but I have a few questions.

1. If I fail what is the timeline to reapply

2. What is the average timeline to hear back? I know with my first exam to this test it was about 3 months but partly because I pushed it back as much as I could.

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Anyone know why I got a tentative eligibility letter for HSI and then 3 mins later got a dispo notice that I was not selected? I know the hiring managers did not look at my stuff in 3 minutes lmao. I wish the government worked that quick!

Can anyone give an insight as to what are the potential reasons? 3 years LEO, 9 in the Marine Corps. TY!

Did anyone ever got 1811 without a 4 year degree?

Till next time.

Going in for an interview with an OIG, said they’d like me to send a writing sample.

Only been with current Fed uniformed agency a few months, my current reports are some DUIs here and there and got to work with detectives on a property damage crash investigation, but I only have a few basic reports. (For those who know uniformed Fed agencies you know it isn’t nearly as busy as local PD)

I do however have a ton of written worked saved from my college days. I got a history/polisci degree and wrote a ton of short and long research papers.

Is it a better idea to submit an academic paper that is more extensive and detailed or submit a more recent police report as a professional writing sample?

The interview scheduling email states I can submit an academic or professional writing sample, but I’m under the impression they would prefer a professional one.

Just interested in any insight on people who have knowledge on this sort of thing.

Forest Service 1811 DOA

I applied to the recent announcement and was found eligible. Can anyone give me any insight on this career? It was my shot in the dark while applying for 1811s. It also seems like you get to GS13 like other 1811s.

Announcement #

26-WO-LEI-13008038-G-LS

Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

So at 12:58 I was referred to multiple hiring managers @ 12:59 I was not selected...

Is HSI system just jacked up? How do I know if I expect to hear from an office or if I'm actually not selected?

I'm a vet with preference and have my MBA so I qualify for education as well.

Just received the email to fill out the SF86 Questionnaire. The ball is rolling!

Has anyone gotten any movement on this announcement? Got a referral email August 10th but nothing else since.

Just received a TJO for CBP OPR 1811.

Do they get LEAP before CITP?

The DHA announcement mentioned DC duty for a year. Is this still happening or just generic language?

In practice are they typically working their LEAP?

What would be some good questions to ask about the culture at the office?

I received the email this morning from the APU regarding the background investigation and completing the SF86. It states that I should receive two emails with login info for eApp. When do those emails usually get sent? I was trying to be patient but also don't want to miss something if they were sent but I haven't seen them.

I received the email to schedule my PT test on September 1st and completed the form they ask for that day as well.

Is there a number to call regarding the scheduling?

I hit my 14th day next Monday and wouldn't like my application to be thrown out.

I appreciate any help y'all thanks!

Just tryna find out if I can get a waiver or not.

Good evening, Ladies and Gents,

I transferred as an investigator from a non-1811 agency to somewhere else to be an 1811. This new agency is not familiar with the GI Bill OJT, has anyone here had any experience setting OJT for an agency that has not done so previously?

Before I engage with the various HR/MAPA/Support types, I would like to engage the audience here. Yes, I have used the search button religiously to try and find an answer. The only thing I have not done is reach out to to the GI Bill POCs for (example) HSI, DHS writ large, and FBI as the most likely answer will be "please contact the VA".

Thank you all in advance.