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This is another email that I go this morning from my internship coordinator, for reference I was a Student Volunteer for HSI Tucson last semester. This is from a SA that has been sent to HQ for assignment so he knows what he's talking about.
Entry level HSI 1811 GS-7/9 announcement to be released on Tuesday, February 15th. It will be open to everyone (not just female-only or DHS-only). It will not be direct hire authority as that’s still pending approval by OPM since last year. They do not have all of the announcement details but they should know in the next week or two and I will update as I learn.
They believe all SAC offices will be available to be chosen from, but that could change based off the need of the agency. They don’t know what time it will be released and are hoping it’s not a midnight EST one again (like last year). They do not know the number of applicants they hope to hire, but believe it will be a large group. They will prioritize again into best qualified and qualified groups. Depending on the number of best qualified applicants who make it through testing, it will determine if they open up testing to the second group. Which last year, they opened up it up to the second group. If you failed an assessment last year, then you are ineligible to apply for this announcement due to the time restrictions, which I still hear varying answers of 1 or 2 years. Regardless, it can’t hurt to apply and let HR review and determine your eligibility. It’s unknown if they will offer current college students the ability to apply. Last announcement stated if you anticipate graduating college with your Bachelor’s degree within 3 months. Again, they should have more answers to these questions in the next week or two and I’ll update everyone.
***They are bringing back the self-assessment questionnaire to determine the best qualified list. Which on a side note in Congress, a bipartisan bill was introduced to eliminate these questionnaires as part of a sweeping reform to federal hiring to require technical assessments. They did mention there will be changes to the questionnaire, which may include less law enforcement specific questions, not sure. My advice is to read each question carefully and don’t sell yourself short. Many of these questions can apply to school or a part-time job if you think about them. If it asks “were you the affiant on a search warrant” then that’s pretty specific. But if it asks “did you evaluate facts and make a recommendation to management”, then that could apply to anyone. Or if it asks you about experience with “surveillance”. It doesn’t mean it has to be following someone around in a vehicle. You could work shop prevention at Target and surveil people. So just keep an open mind with these questions and answer them to the best of your experience.
Entry level HSI 1811 GS-7/9 announcement to be released on Tuesday, February 15th. It will be open to everyone (not just female-only or DHS-only). It will not be direct hire authority as that’s still pending approval by OPM since last year. They do not have all of the announcement details but they should know in the next week or two and I will update as I learn.
They believe all SAC offices will be available to be chosen from, but that could change based off the need of the agency. They don’t know what time it will be released and are hoping it’s not a midnight EST one again (like last year). They do not know the number of applicants they hope to hire, but believe it will be a large group. They will prioritize again into best qualified and qualified groups. Depending on the number of best qualified applicants who make it through testing, it will determine if they open up testing to the second group. Which last year, they opened up it up to the second group. If you failed an assessment last year, then you are ineligible to apply for this announcement due to the time restrictions, which I still hear varying answers of 1 or 2 years. Regardless, it can’t hurt to apply and let HR review and determine your eligibility. It’s unknown if they will offer current college students the ability to apply. Last announcement stated if you anticipate graduating college with your Bachelor’s degree within 3 months. Again, they should have more answers to these questions in the next week or two and I’ll update everyone.
***They are bringing back the self-assessment questionnaire to determine the best qualified list. Which on a side note in Congress, a bipartisan bill was introduced to eliminate these questionnaires as part of a sweeping reform to federal hiring to require technical assessments. They did mention there will be changes to the questionnaire, which may include less law enforcement specific questions, not sure. My advice is to read each question carefully and don’t sell yourself short. Many of these questions can apply to school or a part-time job if you think about them. If it asks “were you the affiant on a search warrant” then that’s pretty specific. But if it asks “did you evaluate facts and make a recommendation to management”, then that could apply to anyone. Or if it asks you about experience with “surveillance”. It doesn’t mean it has to be following someone around in a vehicle. You could work shop prevention at Target and surveil people. So just keep an open mind with these questions and answer them to the best of your experience.
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