Veterans Affairs Police

[Ivannyc1]

How’s everybody doing I had my interview this past Friday the 8th at the VA in the BX It went very well, what should I expect now?

[Tadivad]

Nyc was open a couple of months ago but not to the public. It was open to current federal employees. North Port was open in the beginning of January.

[Bidstar]

Oh alright thanks Tadivad that’s probably the reason why I didn’t saw it when it was posted.

[Ivannyc1]

I applied sometime around mid Oct.2020 it was open for 2 days if I recall.

[Bidstar]

Wow I definitely missed on that hiring announcement it closed fast.

[Andrewmp2020]

Anyone know what the psych test consists of? And Will the VA trip on my VA disabilities? Lol.. got my medical, physical, etc coming soon

[Grape soda]

It’s the typical psych test. You will answer some questions. And the psychiatrist will go over it with you. Don’t worry about your va rating. Some times the doctors in employee health can be nosy. Just tell them no if they try to access your records.

[Tadivad]

Where I used to work they made it sound like you had to sign over consent to medical records and such.

[Andrewmp2020]

Thanks for the heads up

[specialagentblog]

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[Winter_Patriot]

Cannot say enough good things about the blog. It definitely set me on the right path. If not for that, I probably would have floundered and never gotten my first fed LE job. I had applied to probably 15 positions with no traction before that. A link to the blog should be stickied at the top of the forum really.

[NARDY]

I applied on 11/19/2020 got referred and still waiting.
I'm assuming they're not looking or considering past experiences..

[Andrewmp2020]

So I had my physical/medical today and I forgot to bring my prescription glasses. I believe the requirement is 20/20. Will I have to submit a waiver or does anyone know what happens next?

[dave18873]

On avg it takes about 4-5 months from start to finish, I rec'd my tentative offer in Aug but after going through all the testing and pay negotiation, it was about Dec. Its a slow process but some VAs may go quicker than others, covid aside-it could be even longer as others have indicated. Good luck

[Andrewmp2020]

Thanks.. I messaged you btw

[Ivannyc1]

How long did it take to hear from them after you had your first interview.

[Andrewmp2020]

Like a week or 2

[specialagentblog]

Cannot say enough good things about the blog. It definitely set me on the right path. If not for that, I probably would have floundered and never gotten my first fed LE job. I had applied to probably 15 positions with no traction before that. A link to the blog should be stickied at the top of the forum really.

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[Andrewmp2020]

Do we get tased in LETC?

[my93rx7tt]

No. No tasers in VA police. You don't get sprayed either.

[Andrewmp2020]

Thanks.. which facility u work at?

[Andrewmp2020]

How long after the psych test did u guys receive a final offer?

[Andrewmp2020]

Got my psych test in a couple weeks. Should I be stressed out over it?

[valetudo39]

You are either crazy or you are not..Nothing you can do about that.

[KrayJack]

Got my psych test in a couple weeks. Should I be stressed out over it?

Don’t be.. have you taken one before?

[Andrewmp2020]

I have not