Secret Service SA hiring process

[titoCA321]

So I received a email early this morning on USAjobs for check my updated status . It says “You are among the best qualified candidates and have been referred for the next step in the selection process.” So I have completed the home interview in early February. So does this means the call is next? Have anyone experience this before .

At this point, you just ignore what USAjobs says about your status.

[iceman241211]

Poly taken on 4/16 wasn't told whether I passed or failed so just waiting on results

[fedmunds2]

Similar experience, but I ended up passing . If you said you told the truth, it’s basically at tactic that they use to make you confess.

[triniboy05]

^ that’s not very good OPSEC...

[Striker44]

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[Menesesc83]

Doesnt give me a lot of optimism about the speed of the process, I just submitted my SF86 this week.

[Nedpepper2]

Menesesc83, I also submitted my SF86 this week.

[throwawayuser]

+1 for submission of SF86 this week

[Radio Raheem]

That means you file is being handled by top men. TOP...MEN.

[Nedpepper2]

Notified I passed the Super. Just finished my EQUIP.

I already have a TS/SCI from DOD, anyone know how that will play in?

Thanks

[triniboy05]

It won’t unfortunately, USSS do their own separate investigation.

[Nedpepper2]

Triniboy, thanks for your response.

[DouglasDC-8]

Anyone hear of someone being hired after a medical follow up? I have completed the process and am only waiting on follow up medical clearance, it’s been over 3 months. My status says “application under review.”

[DC_Vulcan]

You'll be waiting a lot longer than that.

[HeavyCargo]

Going a year and 2 months since I’ve been on medical review

[2019_Applicant]

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[Sports21]

Do recruits live on base in Maryland after FLETC or can they commute if they are local? Thanks.

[Radio Raheem]

I don't think they allow you to commute.

[2019_Applicant]

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[triniboy05]

You live in a hotel with classmates unless you’re going to WFO then you have to sort something out yourself.

[Nedpepper2]

Does anyone know if SA are given a clothing allowance?

Thanks

[DC_Vulcan]

I asked that during HI and was told no. :/
Suits are not issued either.

[Radio Raheem]

That would be nice if suits were issued. However, the budget for that would be irresponsible. The silver lining is that you should be able to write suit purchases off on your taxes.

[DC_Vulcan]

Only matters if you itemize... which I have never been able to make out well, especially since the standard deduction has doubled.

[throwawayuser]

Here is my timeline thus far for those that are interested. I am in the Charlotte, NC area.

Applied: 3/17/19
Notification of among best qualified: 4/5/19
SAEE passed: 4/8/19
SUPER 4/16/19
e-QIP submitted 4/22/19

Everything has moved fairly quickly up to this point. I was contacted to schedule the SUPER 2 days after the SAEE and was notified of passing the SUPER the next day after the interview.

[Menesesc83]

What office are you processing out of Nedpepper?

[Nedpepper2]

Ohio. You?

[Menesesc83]

NC. I think the smaller size of the office is helping with the speed of the process so far.

[throwawayuser]

Was your security interview set up through an ELAC event email? I got an email today to schedule the security interview for may 10th at an ELAC event.

[Menesesc83]

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[fedmunds2]

How often do they have a hiring panel?

[Radio Raheem]

All your files are being handled by top men...

Top men.jpg

[Eventual1811]

I was told that my file had been “updated” yesterday. I’m not sure if I’m still in adjudication or if I’ll be getting a call or email soon. Fingers crossed for the former.

[Striker44]

X2 same......

[Striker44]

Has any of your contacts advised you a BI has reached out to them?

[Eventual1811]

Striker44 my background was completed and submitted back in September... I’m COMPLETELY done with the process. I’ve been told that I probably went into adjudication due to the shutdown but honestly, who truly knows?!

[DC_Vulcan]

Has nothing to do w/ shutdown, has to do with falling through cracks.
Been stuck since Aug 18, applied Jan 18. -_-

[Nedpepper2]

Heres my timeline for anyone interested

All dates in 2019.

Applied March 16th
SAEE April 3rd
SUPER April 8th
Conditonal Job Offer April 18th
Equip Submitted April 19th
Security Interview April 26th

What is the security interview? Is that the Factor V, or is that different? Am i correct in assuming its a preliminary background check type thing?

Thanks

[Radio Raheem]

Its basically confirming everything you provided in you equip plus a few additional questions. It the step right before the poly. By the way, you are moving through the process pretty quickly. Congrats!

[throwawayuser]

Was your security interview set up through an ELAC event email? I got an email today to schedule the security interview for may 10th at an ELAC event.

[Nedpepper2]

Radio, Thanks for you info! I appreciate it. Throwaway, no, mine was set up via phone call at my local field office.

[Menesesc83]

I actually got a phone call to setup the security interview. I got an email later, but was told to ignore it because I had already set it up. It could be either one. Was told the ELAC invite is the same as the security interview.

[2019_Applicant]

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[ThegirlsonFIRE]

Just starting my process.

Applied March 2019
Best qualified March 2019
SAEE April 8 2019 (passed)
SUPER April 29 2019

Take the FBI test on May 13

will update soon!

[2019_Applicant]

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[ThegirlsonFIRE]

FBI phase 1 test on Monday May 13th