2018 DEA SA Applicants

[BW1990]

I did the written test in December, panel interview in January and PTT at the end of February. I passed all of those and was told I would get instructions on the next step the following week. It has now been 6-7 weeks with no word, despite multiple emails soliciting any information. I am applying out of the LA office. Anyone experience a similar situation to this?

[ididntknow]

It's been months of silence for me as well. I did my written, panel and PTT in July 2018, and then my psych eval in August (processing out of NY). I was told I would get the eQIP link shortly thereafter but haven't heard anything since. I've been told multiple times that "no news is good news," but it's a little disheartening when everything was moving so quickly before to now have it come to a complete standstill.

[admm]

Submitted my SF-86 last month and currently waiting on poly date.

Anyone made any progress passed the poly yet?

[JTemple]

A few of us on here are just waiting for the call. If you successfully pass the poly you will get background update forms and office of preference sheet. Then it’s just the waiting game. Good luck to you!

[admm]

Thanks brotha and you as well

[CATM1984]

Sounds like everyone is on the right track, anyone on here processing out of New England field office?

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[maximus52]

Anybody currently on the job or know someone that can answer the following question in regards to the medical exams that are required throughout a special agent career? What happens if you fail one of the medical exams after you are hired?

[Goldielocks]

Did anyone take poly from PA,NJ, NY area? I just got scheduled.
How long is the polygraph and is it frightening?

[Garada]

Poly will be from anything between 4-6 hours. Just be honest and you’ll be fine.

[Booker87]

How long did it take to have your poly scheduled from submitting your e-qip

[Garada]

Almost 2 months after eqip. Govt shutdown slowed me down a bit.

[maximus52]

When do you have to take refresher PT?

[JTemple]

Generally when hiring panel contacts your recruiter and/or 30 days before you go to Quantico.

[maximus52]

I took my PT in February. I thought those results were good for 6 months? And if you get an academy slot within that time frame then you don’t have to take again?

[Nova307]

I asked my recruiter about retaking the PT and she said only right before the academy.

[Justwaiting22]

Mine is next week

[Nova307]

I emailed the recruiter yesterday and got a response confirming we are still waiting on poly and background. MAC in dallas in November 2018. Hope we hear something in the next 2 months.

[JPlowry]

Have you received the eqip? I had the Mac in Louisville in November and I’m still waiting on it. I spoke with HQ and they said there were 200 packages being processed but I would eventually receive it.

[Nova307]

Nope, no Equip yet, but I already have one on file with my agency and just had to update it for my background renewal so hopefully that will speed up the process.

[CATM1984]

Anyone still waiting on results from poly?

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[NP74]

For anyone that has gotten final offer and just waiting for the academy to start, can you give the rest of us a rough idea of what’s out there for available field office locations?

[CATM1984]

Update* exactly 10 days after poly, I just received my list of locations and forms to update. The available assignments are getting crossed off fast.

[Goldielocks]

Nice!How many office of preferences are you allowed to write?

[Justwaiting22]

Just passed my final DEA PFT!!!!!!

Offer coming real soon. I think they have me slated for the June 23 class....

[Justwaiting22]

Appreciate it everyone. I’ll keep everyone posted

[Garada]

Did the recruiter give you an idea when the call for the final offer might be happening?

[Justwaiting22]

Haven't reached out to my recruiter yet. The agents that administered the test told me this information based on communication they received from HQ regarding my specific situation.

[Garada]

Ah ok. Thanks.