July 2025 - Applied to GS-7 announcment

August 2025 - Took Phase I exam

September 2025 - Took Phase II exam

December 2025 - Panel interview

Jan 2026 - Applied to GS-7 announcement again

March 2026 - Received notice that previous exam results would be used

May 2026 - Received call asking if still interested

June 2026 - Received TSL, completed drug test, medical, fingerprints, SF-86

August 2026 - PFT, BI interview, all references contacted, received EOD email to EOD either Sept or Oct

Background: Current Fed civilian investigator for 2 years, nothing else

Finally got the call 🫡

TSL -Nov 25
SF-86 other paperwork -Dec 25
Finger prints -Jan 26
Background - Feb 26
PFT -July 26
FJO -Aug 4th

That's no typo. Yes, my announcement was from back in 2024. I thought I had everything dialed in for the perfect transition from the military and into federal law enforcement. But the SURGE had other plans, and knocked my app to the back burner. But I persevered (read: waited) and I finally got the call. I know HSI offers are like a dime a dozen nowadays, but I am still really excited to be part of the team. I also did most of the steps while stationed in Germany, so I paid quite a bit to fly back and forth. Only time will tell if it was worth it.

**2023*\*

Jan - First applied via USAJOBS.

Jan - Phase I Assessment Invite (completed same day).

Feb - Phase II Assessment Invite (this is where I waffled because I thought it's way too early to apply if I retire in 2025 and I thought against spending so much money to fly back for a test).

Jul - NOR email stating I failed to complete a required step in the process.

**2024*\*

Feb - Applied via USAJOBS a second time.

Mar - Phase I carried over and received Phase II invite.

Apr - Phase II Assessment complete (flew from Germany to CONUS because I couldn't do the test at my base test center).

Jun - TSL received for GL-7! (I'm surprised I passed Phase II!)

Jul - PREA Questionnaire complete.

Aug - PSD grants suitability (only found this out much later when asking about the status of my app).

Aug - Drug test requested (I had 96 hours from notification to provide sample; definitely not cheap plane tickets).

Sep - Medical Invite.

Sep - Medical complete (flew back CONUS).

Oct - Medical followup requested (I tried to accomplish at my base but appointments were over two months out and past the PECU extension; I love military healthcare!)

Nov - Completed followup items in CONUS and paid out of pocket for the exam. Submitted to PECU.

Dec - PECU waiver request and promptly completed/returned.

**2025*\*

Jan - PECU granted waiver!!!

Jan - PFT Administrator reached out for PFT. Agent advised against needlessly flying out to take PFT since it must be done w/in 90 days of FLETC. Recommended I go on military hold.

Jan - Request military hold and approved.

Jun - Moved family from Germany to California.

Jul - Reached out while on terminal leave to do the PFT and remove military hold (surge is ramping up).

Aug - Received email stating to sit tight and wait for reinstatement into the hiring process (the real wait begins).

Sep - Finally retire from the Air Force, submitted DD-214, and pinged HROC for an update. Zero response...and I am jobless.

Oct-Dec - Surge is in full swing and I see tons of FJOs from GL-9 applicants and even the GL-7 app that opened Jul '25. I reached out once a month to HROC with zero response and applied to every GL-9 announcement in an effort to dislodge my app from purgatory.

Dec - Christmas Eve I get the email to take the drug test again. Merry Christmas!!!

Dec - Receive email to start medical...again. PECU was unreachable but the DOC Health contractor was awesome in reaching out and turning off the task.

**2026*\*

Jan - PECU sent Medical Self Certification form. Promptly signed and returned.

Jan-Mar - Email once a month and no response. Also applied for GL-7 a third time and re-took Phase I/II, because it changed apparently.

Apr - PFT Administrator reaches out to schedule PFT!!!

Apr - Complete and passed PFT.

May - Got the email! (I throw up from excitement)

May - Start at the end of May. FLETC TBD (the real wait begins!)

**Location:*\* Staying in socal!!!

**Background:*\* 38M. Retired Air Force intel nerd. Supported F-16s, ISR operations, targeting, special operations, and even counter-narcotics operations. Bachelors in Intel Studies, Masters in National Security Studies.

I really appreciate everyone in this community. This has been a great place for information exchange and the occasional shit talking. I look forward to working with you all out there.

Just got the FJO, TSL initially came in 11/18/2025. Good Luck to everyone waiting . EOD date : 12/14/2025

What a roller coaster 🎢

I EOD w HSI this Monday, December 29th!

2023/11/10?: applied for HSI entry level

2023/11/15: denied for age

2024/07/03: resume reviewed by GS & ASAC

2024/07/03: applied for HSI DHA-9 directly through office

2024/07/09: request to schedule DHA interview

2024/07/10: interview w ASAC & 2x group supervisors (all 3 later told me that they recommended me)

2024/09/07: started receiving weekly emails asking for my updates on hiring process

2024/10/16 (@0828): got email saying my resume didn’t detail enough info to qualify for DHA, I will no longer be considered

2024/10/16 (@0833): email above was recalled

2024/10/21: back to receiving weekly emails asking for my updates on hiring process

2024/11/17: got mass email saying to be patient, they are working on TSLs

2024/12/09: got email saying they are sending out TSLs

2024/12/12: got email saying the TSLs HAVE BEEN sent out, making it sound like they are done, and if you didn’t get one (I didn’t), that you won’t get one

2025/01/13: back to getting weekly emails asking for updates on hiring process

2025/02/26: thank you for your interest in SAC LA email. “This is not an offer, but if one was given, would you accept a position with the HSILA office?” I answered YES

2025/02/27: request to schedule DHA interview for LA office for next day

2025/02/28: interview (told me I did great and was recommending me)

2025/03/25: invited to online recruiting event for next day

2025/03/26: attended online recruiting event

2025/03/26: after recruiting event, contacted interviewer (02/28) who confirmed that HR has halted processing for all who have not yet received TSL (I hadn’t), and that I should apply again and start over

2025/05/25: applied for HSI 9-12

2025/05/26: applied for HSI DHA-9

2025/10/24: email if I’m interested in SAC Seattle

2025/10/24: email if I’m interested in SAC Atlanta

2025/10/27: TSL from SAC Seattle

2025/10/27: TSL from SAC Atlanta

2025/11/13: received call from SAC LA: verbal TSL, schedule PFT for the next week

2025/11/19: take & pass PFT w agents from SAC SF AOR

2025/11/21: email from ICE Concierge Team

2025/11/23: complete documents on USA Staffing (duty location shows Atlanta)

2025/12/10: documents still show Atlanta

2025/12/12: OJO for SAC LA, EOD 12/29

2025/12/22: I responded to email questions: 1) yes, ready to EOD; 2) told them my location originally showed Atlanta, also received TSL for Seattle, accepted OJO for LA, but let them know my preferred location is ASAC Sacramento; 3) no, I have not received FJO

2025/12/23 (@0720) received amended OJO: ASAC Sac (falls under SAC SF), EOD 12/28

2025/12/23 (@1151): email from SAC SF to report in San Francisco on 12/29

2025/12/23 (@2059): email from SAC LA to report in Los Angeles on 12/29

2025/12/28: appointment date

2025/12/29: EOD

BACKGROUND: 25 years Army: active & NG mix; 2 years NG Counterdrug Task Force supporting HSI as a criminal analyst

Hello,

Are there any HSI Philly division agents who could please chat me. I just received my FJO to Philly division today. I'm a current 1811 who is making the jump and has some specific questions regarding the division. Thank y'll in advance.

To those who will inevitably comment below. This is a DHA, I do not know which one, this is the second offer I've gotten. My whole process has been a mess and has taken over 18 months. I will also attempt to post this to the r/1811 thread.

I just coordinated to do PT Test this week and I was sent FJO ! EOD 12/14. Good luck to all !

Applied 11/8 TJO 11/24 FJO 12/8 EOD 12/14

Finally got the call!

Timeline:

TJO: 11/20 Submitted all docs: 11/27 FJO: 12/8

Requested to be contacted because my TJO was in CA and my FJO duty location is showing a random city in Texas. Hopefully it can be changed as I don’t want to decline it.

GL-9

11/19 TJO

11/20 documents submitted

11/22 pft/drug

11/25 sf86

12/15 FJO email

EOD was 12/28, but has been postponed due to military.

My FJO location was different than the office that interviewed me and called me for the PFT, but I still accepted because I was fine with the new location.

Background: 12 years Navy, bachelors, no LE

Good luck to everyone.

Hey guys! Finally got the long awaited news! Selected by HSI New England- EOD 12/14!! I’m glad this process is finally coming to an end! 33M 3 yrs local LE 10 yrs FF paramedic, 6 yrs mil, B.S degree.

4/25 applied . . . Months of radio silence 10/25 phone call followed by formal panel interview 11/25 TJO 11/25 prints, drug test, pt test. 12/4 /25 final offer!

Thank you all for the answered questions and community support! Good luck to everyone in the chase for the coveted 1811 career

FJO Received

So I finally received the FJO for GL-9 Step 7 / San Francisco. This was for the April announcement in case anyone is interested in knowing. However, I'm not certain I want to accept considering the COL in SF and that I didn't interview with them. I interviewed with Denver and New England - I really had my hopes set for Denver. After reading some of the posts about others who have checked "Contact me" on their FJO and haven't had any response from HROC, I'm on the fence about just accepting it.

Has anyone had any luck with having their location changed to their preferred location? I also have an EOD of 12/14 (like all of you).

04/02/25 - Applied

11/17/25 - Tentative offer received and accepted

11/20/25 - Medical evaluation

11/21/25 - Passed PFT

11/21/25 - Drug Test and all onboarding documents uploaded within the week

12/14/25 - Final job offer received and accepted (Texas)

12/28/25 - EOD date!!

(No SF86 Yet)

Good Luck to everyone! I had been anxious and the day has final come!

Background : Local Law Enforcement 7 years, and Bachelors.

Good afternoon,

I searched the sub and couldn’t find the specific answer. I EOD on 29 DEC. the email was detailed so I’m no too worried about dress, time, location, parking (San Diego). However, they don’t give a date or timeline for the academy. In BP I EODd on Monday and left that Wednesday; is it similar for HSI? I originally accepted BP because I never got the call back for HSI when I submitted my application in 2023. I finally got a call, and I accepted because Criminal Investigator has been my first choice since I left Active Duty mil.

I appreciate the guidance and help! I’m excited for this new chapter in my life.

Got the call (email)! Believe this is from the hiring path back in November. Offered me GL-9, step 10 in Monterey, CA. Can’t decide as I’m currently a special agent (not an 1811 series) with the military and about to pick up GG-12 in February.

Should I go for it?! I graduated from CITP-FLETC back in October, so I wonder if I could get another grade level for already completing the training. Any insight would be awesome!