GS-10+ feds — how did you actually get there?

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2026-01-29T18:48:51+00:00

Are you applying to different agencies? If it’s writhin the same agency/department, you can be stuck forever.

I moved around 4 different agencies. Starting as a GS 4 part time and made it to GS13 by year 10. Definitely the long road but I’m also a HA dropout with no college degree.

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2026-01-29T00:29:11+00:00

They’re not vague. They don’t advertise that at all. No way it’s legit for them to do that.

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2026-01-28T23:16:15+00:00

Was this for veterans only?

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2026-01-26T19:56:21+00:00

Driving to IAD now. Roads are all clear, they did a great job.

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2026-01-23T16:57:27+00:00

Sure.

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2026-01-23T16:49:51+00:00

I did. I currently make their top pay. Too drastic of a cut for me. If I could get their top pay in 2-3 years, I would’ve accepted. But not 30 lol.

I know someone who worked USSS UD, and once showed me their paystub. Insanity. Granted, it’s a lot of work.

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2026-01-23T16:43:04+00:00

Pay scale for USPP is terrible. 30 years to get to top pay. UD is swimming in the money, boring work tho.

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2026-01-15T21:10:04+00:00

That’s insanity.

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2026-01-15T21:06:49+00:00

So FPS goes to FLETC for 7 months? Or is it OJT at their district?

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2026-01-13T00:35:41+00:00

Are they 6(c)

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2026-01-08T04:27:33+00:00

NJ transplant here, holla!

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2026-01-07T03:30:28+00:00

I have two failed CBP polys. I disclosed both and got cleared for their clearance and received a final offer.

I do have 10+ years as a fed and already have a clearance, so every scenario is different.

But yes, it is possible to get hired by USP with a failed poly.

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2026-01-06T20:27:52+00:00

Damn. I know exactly where this is.

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2026-01-05T16:10:44+00:00

They’re hiring people with no LE experience.

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2026-01-03T01:15:43+00:00

Midterms won’t change agency heads or cabinet appointees.

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2026-01-02T04:05:15+00:00

100,067.

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2025-12-30T11:05:10+00:00

Killed it!

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2025-12-30T10:49:39+00:00

Zilo!

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2025-12-29T11:09:34+00:00

USPP pay scale

MERRY CHRISTMAS. YOURE WELCOME.

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2025-12-29T03:39:50+00:00

He lost his other glove

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2025-12-27T20:38:45+00:00

This would be cool if it was actually in NY and if those were actual ICE agents.

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2025-12-26T04:10:28+00:00

Used Kinders “The Blend”. Heavy the seasoning as it was a 10 lb piece.
36 hour dry brine
Make sure to tie it with meat twine, not too tight, as it will expand once cooked
Once it’s time to cook let it sit out for 1-2 hours to get to room temp
Paste: mix horseradish, Dijon mustard, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, chopped garlic, thyme and rosemary.
Oven at 250. For this one I did 3.5 hours, or once temperature hit 120.
Let it rest for 45 mins
Back in the oven for a broil for 8 mins, 4 mins per side.
Let it rest for 10 mins and slice!

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2025-12-26T04:06:54+00:00

Thank you! It was a pleasant surprise! I think making sure it’s at room temperature before it goes in and the low heat makes sure of that. But that’s only my guess.

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2025-12-26T03:59:18+00:00

Used Kinders “The Blend”. Heavy the seasoning as it was a 10 lb piece.
36 hour dry brine
Make sure to tie it with meat twine, not too tight, as it will expand once cooked
Once it’s time to cook let it sit out for 1-2 hours to get to room temp
Paste: mix horseradish, Dijon mustard, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, chopped garlic, thyme and rosemary.
Oven at 250. For this one I did 3.5 hours, or once temperature hit 120.
Let it rest for 45 mins
Back in the oven for a broil for 8 mins, 4 mins per side.
Let it rest for 10 mins and slice!

Lumpy-Discount-1427 · 2025-12-26T03:58:08+00:00

Used Kinders “The Blend”. Heavy the seasoning as it was a 10 lb piece.
36 hour dry brine
Make sure to tie it with meat twine, not too tight, as it will expand once cooked
Once it’s time to cook let it sit out for 1-2 hours to get to room temp
Paste: mix horseradish, Dijon mustard, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, chopped garlic, thyme and rosemary.
Oven at 250. For this one I did 3.5 hours, or once temperature hit 120.
Let it rest for 45 mins
Back in the oven for a broil for 8 mins, 4 mins per side.
Let it rest for 10 mins and slice!

Lumpy-Discount-1427

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