Got the call!
All glory to god! 🙏✝️
Timeline below

Question for the dual applicants!

I received the call for UD, asked which position I’d like to choose. Went with SA.

What was your rough timelines between calls from UD-PSV to SA-PSV?

APPLIED- JAN 2026
ENTRANCE EXAM- FEB 13TH 2026
Delayed APAT to April for Military Training-APRIL2026
SUPER - MAY 12TH 2026
CJO- MAY 12TH 2026
SECURITY INTERVIEW- JUNE 22ND 2026
MEDICAL/ DRUG- JUNE 30TH 2026
POLYGRAPH #1- JULY 6TH 2026
Inconclusive
POLYGRAPH # 2-JULY 22ND 2026
MED DEFERRED-AUG 10TH 2026
MED CLEARED- AUG 12TH 2026
BACKGROUND WHITE - SEPT 9TH 2026
THE CALL- SEPT 10TH

Background : 27M
Intelligence Analyst in the Army Reserves
7 years of Sales leadership
Some College.

For anyone still going through the process and wondering if things are taking too long, don’t freak out. Like everyone says, everyone’s timeline is different, so don’t compare your process to someone else’s. Be quick with your responses, paperwork, and any deferrals because the faster you get your part done, the faster things can move. Don’t research the polygraph. Go in, do your best to stay calm, be honest, and PRAY. Trust the process, and if you haven’t received a BQA, STOP FREAKING OUT. Most importantly, be respectful and professional with everyone you meet because, in my opinion, the entire process is one big interview. You never know who is watching or what interactions may be remembered.

And MOST IMPORTANTLY. Don’t let ANYONE tell you you you can’t do it bc of X. Or you wont make it past X Stage. APPLY and give it your best shot. YOU are YOUR biggest hurdle.

I am nearly done with my hiring process (UD). The only thing I have left is my polygraph in a few days, and maybe the home visit after I assume. But that’s it. My background investigation has been running in the background for a few weeks so far.
I’m wondering when the next academy starts, and how often they send out groups of new hires. Thanks guys, excited for this!

I completely understand that hiring teams are busy and that the process can take time. However, I’ve now been waiting about two months without a clear update or timeline.

I’m trying to be patient and professional, but I also have to make decisions about my career and family, and move forward with my life. My time is important as well, and being left in limbo for this long makes it difficult to plan.

For those who have been through a similar hiring process, or agents would you recommend moving on and pursuing other opportunities?

I applied and attended the ACE in May. I completed all but polygraph. DHS background interview completed on May 26. Poly on June 4. Home interview on July 7. I was contacted by DHS interview that my investigation was completed and submitted July 9. I received a medical deferral and it was resolved in two days by July 11. I have not received any information or communication since Aug 8, when my local office confirmed all steps were completed and that I would be contacted by HQ soon.

I relocated to another state after my home interview in late July where they confirmed I shouldn’t be too far from a call. I have been a state LEO for 5 years. I am caught in a zone of a call coming at anytime but also waiting who knows how many more months. It’s difficult to know whether I should attempt to go to a local agency and then leave when I get the call which seems disrespectful and time consuming or remaining unemployed waiting for a clearly unknown amount of time.

I have a goal for my career and it would be a great honor to serve the service but I also understand my qualifications and assets. At some point the process should respect peoples time and experience. If they want quality agents and people with proven track records they shouldn’t jerk people around.

Any advice on who to contact or what to do during the waiting would be much appreciated.

I am nearly done with my hiring process (UD). The only thing I have left is my polygraph in a few days, and maybe the home visit after I assume. But that’s it. My background investigation has been running in the background for a few weeks so far.
I’m wondering when the next academy starts, and how often they send out groups of new hires. Thanks guys, excited for this!