I apologize if this has been posted anywhere. I am new to the site but I could not find anything answering my question. I have even been emailing DSS recruitment, and it always seems one email will not answer anything but then they will send a second email that is helpful but does not seem to answer my question.
I am currently in the Military and have about 3 1/2 years left on my contract. I have been told by several Federal Agencies that I need to wait until I am a year out from the end of my contract before applying but I have searched around different forums for a while and noticed that some people take up to 18 months to even find out if they are going to get hired. My concern with that is I have kids to support and I would hate to be out of the Military for 6 months to find out that I did not get the position. I have also seen posts where it has not taken that long so if anyone has any clarification on that I would appreciate it, especially if it pertains to DSS.
My other issue is that I will be 34 and have 10 years in the Military. If I don't get hired I will have to re-enlist, which would put me at close to 20 years, so I might as well finish up and retire. If I was to retire in the Military it would put me at 44, which is not very desirable in my eyes for a Special Agent position. I have nothing backing that so if someone could help clarify I would appreciate it.
I basically feel like I have one chance, possibly two if I was to extend my contract for a year, to get hired. I want to work for DSS but since I feel like my possibilities of pursuing a Special Agent position are limited to two attempts I plan on applying to more than DSS.
Any help you guys can give me I would appreciate. Thank you.
I am currently in the Military and have about 3 1/2 years left on my contract. I have been told by several Federal Agencies that I need to wait until I am a year out from the end of my contract before applying but I have searched around different forums for a while and noticed that some people take up to 18 months to even find out if they are going to get hired. My concern with that is I have kids to support and I would hate to be out of the Military for 6 months to find out that I did not get the position. I have also seen posts where it has not taken that long so if anyone has any clarification on that I would appreciate it, especially if it pertains to DSS.
My other issue is that I will be 34 and have 10 years in the Military. If I don't get hired I will have to re-enlist, which would put me at close to 20 years, so I might as well finish up and retire. If I was to retire in the Military it would put me at 44, which is not very desirable in my eyes for a Special Agent position. I have nothing backing that so if someone could help clarify I would appreciate it.
I basically feel like I have one chance, possibly two if I was to extend my contract for a year, to get hired. I want to work for DSS but since I feel like my possibilities of pursuing a Special Agent position are limited to two attempts I plan on applying to more than DSS.
Any help you guys can give me I would appreciate. Thank you.
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