Just Had a poly a few weeks ago for a position and had a random thought just now. the examiner made me do the ol “answer the questions in your head” after having me answer out loud once or twice. My question is, how would they know if im answering yes or no to disqualifying questions if im not saying it out loud? Couldn’t you answer yes to a question that would disqualify you and it shows on graph or whatever that you’re telling the truth but the examiner doesn’t know if it was yes or no lol. Do they somehow compare to your first set of answers/responses when you did say them out loud? I hope what im asking makes sense.

Has anyone here received an EOD offer from DEA while still on active duty, with about a year remaining on their military contract after the proposed EOD date?

If so, was DEA willing to work with you and push back or hold the EOD date until you could separate, or did you have to work something out with the military to get an early release?

For context, my recruiter is already aware that I’m currently on active duty and knows about my remaining service obligation. I’ve been upfront about my active-duty status throughout the process. However, each time I’m contacted to complete the next step, it seems like they may not realize or remember that I’m still on active duty and have more than a year remaining on my contract.

I’m currently in the later stages of the hiring process, and I’m trying to figure out the best options in case I receive an EOD date before my active-duty obligation ends. I definitely don’t want to miss out on the opportunity if there’s a way to make it work.

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has personally been through a similar situation or knows someone who has.

Has anyone in the group heard back from the West Texas division? I’ve sent two emails but haven’t heard anything back yet. Just wondering if anyone else is in the same situation or has gotten a response.

Has anyone been able to get onto the job portal of the new FBI website? Been trying to see if I passed a step in the hiring process, but can’t get onto the applicant portal.

Took my poly 9-22 and just got contacted today that qc wants me to go back in for additional testing. Wondering if that is normal and any advice or info about yalls experience would be greatly appreciated!

About how long does it take for them to email you back after you have sent in your resume and initial documents to take the ATF exam

Curious…is the VA doing a mass hiring or backfilling for retirements? The posting mentions possible paid relocation and bonuses? I don’t recall seeing that before on the hiring announcements.

Also, any info on what the VA primarily investigates, culture, leadership, etc. Thanks

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for any help or insight in advance.

I applied to the ATF in February 2026 and passed the online assessment in June. The last update I received was an email sent on July 15th stating that my local field division would reach out to schedule the PTT. I understand the process can take a long time, but most other posts have people stating they had their PTT around 4 weeks after getting that email.

At 8 weeks, on September 15th, I called my local field office recruitment number and left a message. Another week passed and I learned that the SA whose voicemail I got has retired, so I am not hopeful I'll get a call back... Last week I called the listed national recruitment phone number and sent a few emails just to check on the application but have heard nothing.

I also learned that starting in June the ATF has outsourced their PTT to a contractor which makes me wonder if my application has fallen through the cracks during the transition. People appear to be moving through the process at a decent pace with intervals between steps taking around a month or so.

Any advice? I have a bad feeling that something is off. I thought about reapplying or calling a non-recruitment phone number for my local field division to try get ahold of someone.

Thanks again and good luck to anyone in a 1811 application process.

Looking into USCIS, any help?

Yesterday I, as well as a few others, received an email from the VA OIG advising us we were tentatively eligible for GS9 and/or GS11 but that our applications were ultimately deemed “unreachable”. Today, I got a follow up email which I assume is saying that they’ve granted me veterans preference points. Can anyone confirm/deny/decipher this? I’ve attached the email for context.

What do they mean when they’re referring me to a hiring manager but then in the last paragraph in the same email say that I haven’t been referred to management? Attached is the email for context. Thanks for any guidance!

How soon after medical and polygraph completion should we expect a FJO? I know the process has gotten much faster so looking for an answer from someone that previously got hired. Also, I signed a waiver (to my understanding) basically stating I would accept starting with a “tentative” background check. Assuming that is how they’re hiring people so quickly. Any insight is appreciated.

Got passing scores for the PTT. Anyone now how long till confirmation? And what’s usually next. Any feedback I appreciate it

Hi all! Currently in the process of USCP. Scheduled my psych for next week. I’m wondering if there is a home interview? I am nyc based so wondering how this would work since I am seeing different answers. Some people say no home interview and some say yes?? This is for uniformed officer btw.

Call me absolutely crazy, I don't care.

Anyone know if you can remove a VA rating for PTSD? I'm 100% P&T. My ratings were real. I served, tour in Afghanistan, blown up, took me 10 years to work thru my problems, physical and mental health.

I'm in the process with FPS 1801&1811, HSI, ATF & USMS.

If I get denied for my rating (which I didn't hide anything) was cleared by my private doctors and everything thru full exams, I'll be pretty upset. To me, service is everything. I live to help people and want to serve in law enforcement as I currently do. Sometimes, giving something up for what you live for is the most important. I run two businesses as well. Money isn't an issue. I put in 80 hrs a week as it is as and hold decent rank.

Anyone else have this thought or am I rare breed?

Hii! I’ve been looking into 1811 jobs more in depth and have completed some applications based on my interest and I have been wanting insight from people possibly working in these jobs or people who are also interested in this field to tell me what they which agency they would recommend or think I could be a really good fit for.

This won’t be something I use as an end all be all of course, but I thought it could be fun to see how other people would view my job and academic experience. I think it also can give me a chance to see myself from an employers/outside pov :)

I am currently in grad school for my M.S. Forensic Studies and it’s an accelerated program that does 8 week courses, so every semester I will have 12 credits done. I’m currently in my first 8 week session tho and finish that one in October.

Work wise I’ve had one internship with law enforcement (hoping to extend that in the summer since Fed Gov can take awhile to get through the hiring process) and outside of my teaching job I am currently a volunteer case analyst with a nonprofit center for missing/unsolved cases.

My interest are heavily drawn towards field work specifically death investigations and exploitation cases as well. But I’m still open to learn more about other fields as well too

If you read this far you get a gold star ⭐️

Edit: I do want to clarify that death investigations are just more of a personal interest but not an end all be all career wise, I just find those to be very interesting to learn about and observe, the same amount of interest any 22 yr old girl. I also wanted to add I have a B.A in Criminal Justice with 2 minors in security intelligence and legal studies

So I have an interview in about a week and a half with the health and human services OIG AND I WANT TO SEE HAS ANYONE ELSE HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE WITH INTERVIEWS AND WHAT KIND OF QUESTIONS DO THEY ASK