2018 DEA SA Applicants

[Chambers26]

Are recruiters answering emails during the shutdown?

[fedski]

Are recruiters answering emails during the shutdown?

In my experience, yes. My recruiter has been in contact and just scheduled me for my PT.

[Saluki89]

Just got my MAC invite as well.

[bpa966]

Scheduled for pt and interview, Reliable source says they are working on allowing applicants notice on where they are going before having to go to the academy....not sure when though probably for future applicants...

[Thriller]

Scheduled for pt and interview, Reliable source says they are working on allowing applicants notice on where they are going before having to go to the academy....not sure when though probably for future applicants...

I can vouch for that. They’ll email you a preference sheet where you’ll rank your top 3-7 locations. Obviously there’s no guarantee you’ll get any of your picks, but you’ll get an opportunity to list any hardships you may have. Ultimately, you’ll get your assignment at the time of final offer...so no more having to wait until several weeks into the academy for your assignment. It’s supposed to start for the next academy in March but most likely will begin with April.

[HSIApplicant]

I’ve emailed the address given to schedule the MAC but haven’t received confirmation. Hope I do soon, already taken off work!

[Justwaiting22]

I would follow up ASAP especially since the shutdown is in effect. Not sure how many folks are in their office during this time. Follow up with an email and also call.

[champwhteek]

Scheduled for pt and interview, Reliable source says they are working on allowing applicants notice on where they are going before having to go to the academy....not sure when though probably for future applicants...

That is correct. I got emailed on the same day of a offer for the March class requesting 3-7 locations and can list hardships.

[Sierra411]

So just to clarify Champ, they're sending emails with offers and asking for 3-7 locations as well as hardships and (I'm assuming) soon after, calling with a final offer and location for assignment?

[Mason Green]

For your list of top choices, do they list the division locations only or do they list the sub offices (District and Residential) as well?

[champwhteek]

They list all the division offices including the residential offices. One requirement is that you have to list at least 3 division offices

[bpa966]

I applied April 2018, intel is lots of guys getting mid west and east coast offices....very short on man power at most offices...SW border office slots per class are actually on the low end right now.

[Vcrl]

It has been silence on my end. Attended Dallas MAC back in August. Waiting on BG and Poly. Anyone from my group receive any updates during the shutdown?

[jay1]

I believe I went to the same Dallas MAC in august. I'm waiting on BG and Poly, haven't received any emails yet.

[Nova307]

Same, I sent in additional medical stuff beginning of jan and haven't heard anything. I emailed the recruiter Wednesday and haven't gotten a response.

[jonesdr]

Has anyone rescheduled a MAC? I understand this may be risky given the current shutdown, but was wondering if anyone has had success rescheduling to a later MAC. I am in my final semester of law school and had a weekend seminar class cancelled due to weather, and the professor has identified the same weekend as the MAC for makeup. Any info would be helpful.

[plt2014]

I've rescheduled a MAC. As long as you give reasonable notice before the date of the one that you want to attend they are pretty accommodating.

[Nystagmus1986]

Hey guys, I’ve been a long time lurker here and have a question if any can help. I’m waiting for the hiring panel and the last PT which is scheduled for next week. When do you actually get the call ? And how can I find out if I was recommended by the hiring panel ?

thank you and good luck to everyone

[JPlowry]

I’d assume you get the call when the hiring panel decides to hire you. If your last pt is next week I’m sure your call is coming soon.

[Kayem0429]

I was told that if you have a current, active TS clearance, they will transfer the TS. Now I’m not sure if they will take it from any agency but mine is from the military/OPM and I was told I will be good to go.

[Ss8541hill]

I have a TS and I applied in 17 and I am still waiting to get a call.

[jay1]

Did you do the MAC or the regular process?

[Ss8541hill]

I did the regular. By the time they started the MAC I was done with all of the parts they were doing there.

[titoCA321]

Anyone seeing any movement processing out of the Washington DC field office?

[Justwaiting22]

I did the MAC in DC but I have zero movement out of the Atlanta office.

[Bluerider5]

Hey guys, anyone know of an upcoming MAC in Texas? Haven’t heard any news on my end. Thank you

[Nova307]

Hey guys, anyone know of an upcoming MAC in Texas? Haven’t heard any news on my end. Thank you

I know there was one scheduled since I decided to do the one in November instead of waiting until February but if you didn't schedule it back then they may have filled it already? Just a thought. Still no contact from our dallas recruiter but maybe email your recruiter and ask. Just looked and the email I got back in october which said there would be a MAC scheduled for San Antonio for Feb 7-11 but you had to schedule yourself by Jan 31st