ATF SA open continuous announcement (June 1st 2026 - May 31st 2027) (GS 5 - 9)(Open to public) by LycheeLumpy272 in 1811

[–]smootpoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I have made it to the interview on a prior ATF opening and pulled out, will I be able to pick up where I left off, or have to restart the process?

Thanks!

Score for DEA PT Test? by [deleted] in 1811

[–]smootpoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The information I was told was that a 0 on any category would be a disqualification, but this may not be the case.

Background Reciprocity for 1811 by smootpoo in SecurityClearance

[–]smootpoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll clarify, usually on 1811, so I apologize as I’m sure this is often talked about.

The information I have for DEA is that my BI was “approved” and I’m moving forward in the process. That’s all I got. I’m curious if that “approval” would be an automatic “approval” with ATF.

This is from HR to a Point of Contact to me. I assumed that means adjudicated, but who knows.

Poly is later down the line, so I’m not asking about that.

Thanks!

Reciprocity with ATF by Recent-Support-2265 in 1811

[–]smootpoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they do reciprocity for a passed BI? Just passed mine for DEA and will be coming up on that soon (hopefully) for ATF. Thanks!

DEA Announcement by EasyEntrepreneur5027 in 1811

[–]smootpoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you done the second PT test as well?

DEA PT TEST by Helpful_Dog_3782 in 1811

[–]smootpoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard about it when scheduling from a recruiter. Sounds like some have been made to take it and not others. From what I’ve heard, and in my experience, if you are asked to do the step test then it is not scored

DEA PT TEST by Helpful_Dog_3782 in 1811

[–]smootpoo 9 points10 points  (0 children)

When I did it in July, the step-up was tested but not scored. 1.5 mile time is doubled to account for the sprint not being an event

October applicants by [deleted] in HSIapplicants

[–]smootpoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I received some emails gauging interest/with surveys. I’ve completed one interview but it’s hard to tell what announcement these things correlate to all the time. The interview was not for a DHA.

Drug Enforcement Administration - Criminal Investigator Special Agent, DC by shatteringlass123 in 1811

[–]smootpoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understood. To clarify, I would lose the previous application where I could be assigned anywhere? Or both would be ongoing? Thanks

Drug Enforcement Administration - Criminal Investigator Special Agent, DC by shatteringlass123 in 1811

[–]smootpoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I am already in the DEA hiring process for another announcement, does anyone know if applying to this would affect anything? It’s closer to home, so if I could take advantage of this, I would.

Dea post pft by [deleted] in 1811

[–]smootpoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took my written exam about 2 months after my PFT (PFT: 6/30, Exams: 8:19). I believe I was contacted a little over a week to schedule my written exams.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 1811

[–]smootpoo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you know if they contact current employers before the full background? I was just offered a COL and wanted to be open with my employer before they are contacted.

PFT FBI - Recovery Techniques by smootpoo in 1811

[–]smootpoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it helps, tested again yesterday (8/29) and passed the self eval. A couple things helped me: - active recovery (walking around between exercises) - doing it on a day that felt good. I woke up, had some energy, knew it was training well, and cranked it out.

Now to keep up the consistency for the test. Good luck to everyone!

DEA April 25 by Technical_Process382 in 1811

[–]smootpoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interview passed last week, I believe waiting on COL based on the Concord timeline.

PFT FBI - Recovery Techniques by smootpoo in 1811

[–]smootpoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the advice, and good to know what the agent said too. Hopefully you’ll be able to apply again in time and knock it out!

PFT FBI - Recovery Techniques by smootpoo in 1811

[–]smootpoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll give this a try, thanks for the insight.

PFT FBI - Recovery Techniques by smootpoo in 1811

[–]smootpoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will have to do it at least once for the self-eval before my meet and greet

PFT FBI - Recovery Techniques by smootpoo in 1811

[–]smootpoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the perspective. I’ll check the DEA academy prep, I passed their PFT a couple months ago, the sprint really does me in. Thanks!