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By a strange coincidence, the word "unsuitable" was also used to explain the results of my convoluted application process with the Bureau. This I learned from a PA/FOIA request I made.
Note that with respect to my FBI SA application, I was neither polygraphed (as of 1982, the Bureau wasn't automatically giving the polygraph to applicants), nor had a BI ever commenced.
Posted by: NachoCheese Posted on: May 18th, 2017 at 11:48pm
Hey quickfix, FUCK YOU FAGGOT! I wish the most painful death upon you. I had a great career until I was falsely accused during that agency's poly years ago, which sent my whole clearance situation in a downward spiral from which I never recovered. Fuck you and fuck the polygraph, it doesn't work!
You know what I am going to do, I will join George, Doug Williams, Chad Dixon, and others in teaching people how to pass the poly. Because it can be done, I passed my first FBI poly with ease, knowing damn well I shouldn't have, tbey only rejected me because another agency did when I failed their poly.
And teaching people how to beat the poly is not a crime. George has never been to jail for it and this site has been up for 17 years. The only reason Doug got in trouble is because he taught someone, who happened to be an undercover fed, how to beat it after that person admitted they wanted to conceal a crime. That is the key. George has always said he wants to help innocent people pass. I will have a disclaimer that no one who I teach is allowed to mention any crimes they did or will do or I can't help them. Don't ask don't tell. I will teach others to fool the polygraphers, like I did witb the FBI!
Your profession is going down quickfix, and I can't wait to see you cry like a bitch in despair.
Posted by: xenonman Posted on: May 18th, 2017 at 12:02pm
I have learned that if you fail the FBI polygraph or the Background Investigation (BI), you
That unfortunate situation isn't limited to the FBI either! Yes, you're absolutely correct; the BI can be as inaccurate as the polygraph, and equally deleterious to anyone aspiring to public service!
Posted by: xenonman Posted on: May 18th, 2017 at 11:24am
I am the same NachoCheese that posted above years ago. I have learned that if you fail the FBI polygraph or the Background Investigation (BI), you are banned for life! I applied to be a Special Agent several years ago, made it through the whole process, Phase 1 and 2, poly, fitness, etc., but got dinged in the final adjudication stage. Fast forward to present day, I am still eligible according to the FBI prescreening requirements, even still under the 37 age limit, but I reapplied and within days I got the email below:
------------------------------------------------------------ From: FBIJobsDoNotReply@ic.fbi.gov Sent: Xday, MonthX, XX, 2017 XX:XX To: Me Subject: Special Agent Application - Previosuly Failed Background Investigation
Dear NachoCheese
The FBI previously found you to be unsuitable for the Special Agent position. Our records indicate you were notified of this in writing on XX/XX/20XX. As such, you are ineligible to continue in the Special Agent application process.
Respectfully, Human Resources Division ------------------------------------------------------------
I previously failed the poly for another agency and got blacklisted from them as well, which influenced my original FBI rejection, even though I passed the FBI poly. So that is it. No chance of me ever getting cleared nor getting into Intelligence ever. One failed poly and my career is over. I guess I will use my skills to get a job in Russia, since my country won't take me....
Posted by: xenonman Posted on: May 6th, 2016 at 2:16pm
Sounds to me like you didn't get the job because they found someone else that was either more qualified or that made a better impression on them or both.
Think about it; you're competing against many highly qualified applicants for a position that's in very high demand.
The FBI isn't the only gig in town you know. Besides, they didn't say that you couldn't ever apply again or that you were disqualified.
I know it must be disappointing but, don't you have a backup plan? What good fed doesn't have a good backup plan?
Think your way through it and try something else or try again later.
Good luck.
That's one lesson I finally learned, the hard way!
Posted by: xenonman Posted on: Jul 14th, 2015 at 7:01pm
I too have received the dreaded thin letter Suitability denial based on personal conduct. I'm still awaiting my FOIA request so I can get all the details. I actually passed the poly and my BI started, but I don't think it finished. There is something the FBI found out during the BI that drew attention. My position was the Special Agent (SA) position. Is there a way I can appeal a suitability denail? Am I allowed to reapply to be an SA in the future? Stupid FBI.
Not unlike my experience with the stupid CIA!
Posted by: xenonman Posted on: Jul 14th, 2015 at 7:00pm
I applied and was granted a conditional job offer with the FBI as an intelligence analyst. I moved through the entire process without any problems. However, on April 15 2008, the FBI sent me notification that it was rescinding the offer. Here is the contents of the letter: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is to advise you of the status of your application for a position with the FBI.
Your application was reviewed along with those of other applicants. I regret to inform you that after careful consideration of the requirements for FBI employment, you were not selected. As a result, we must rescind our Conditional Job Offer. In making this decision, we conducted an objective assessment of the information available to us and the needs of our organization. The choice between the many qualified candidates is a difficult one, and I regret that we are unable to offer you a more favorable decision.
Our action to rescind your Conditional Job Offer does not consitute a security denial. On future security applications and forms you may affirm, insofar as it relates to this section, you were not denied a security clearance.
Thank you for your interest in the FBI. We wish you well in your future endeavors. [/size][/i] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
As you can see, the FBI provided no reason for rescinding my application. It alludes to the fact that I wasn't selected out of many applications, but this step was conducted at the beginning of the process. As a result of my selection, I only needed to pass the latter stages which include polygraph test, drug test, and background investigation.
What do you guys think?
It suspiciously resembles one of the boilerplate rejection letters that the CIA uses!
Posted by: NachoCheese Posted on: May 15th, 2011 at 6:51pm
Does anyone know if my FBI rejection, or the fact that I filed an FOIA request and plan to appeal, will affect me getting a job at other government agencies?
Posted by: NachoCheese Posted on: Apr 18th, 2011 at 10:27pm
I too have received the dreaded thin letter Suitability denial based on personal conduct. I'm still awaiting my FOIA request so I can get all the details. I actually passed the poly and my BI started, but I don't think it finished. There is something the FBI found out during the BI that drew attention. My position was the Special Agent (SA) position. Is there a way I can appeal a suitability denail? Am I allowed to reapply to be an SA in the future? Stupid FBI.
Posted by: T.M. Cullen Posted on: Jan 5th, 2009 at 4:37am
Sounds to me like you didn't get the job because they found someone else that was either more qualified or that made a better impression on them or both.
Sounds to me like you didn't read the rejection letter he posted.
It specifically stated that passing the polygraph was a requirement and that he did not pass it, therefore did not get the job.
He could have been the most qualified candidate of the past decade and be the reincarnation of J. Edgar (girdle and all) , but unless his polygraph was "within acceptable parameters", he would not have been hired.
TC
Posted by: Mr. Invisible Posted on: Jan 5th, 2009 at 2:22am
Sounds to me like you didn't get the job because they found someone else that was either more qualified or that made a better impression on them or both.
Think about it; you're competing against many highly qualified applicants for a position that's in very high demand.
The FBI isn't the only gig in town you know. Besides, they didn't say that you couldn't ever apply again or that you were disqualified.
I know it must be disappointing but, don't you have a backup plan? What good fed doesn't have a good backup plan?
Think your way through it and try something else or try again later.
Good luck.
Posted by: waiting Posted on: Oct 6th, 2008 at 8:53pm
has anyone gotten the final word on this? i have the same letter and I am waiting for my privacy act to come back, but I am very confused about the wording.
Posted by: Wowitsover Posted on: Jul 22nd, 2008 at 10:29pm
I got the same letter and called my applicant coordinator about the letter. She told me I have been deemed deceptive on my second polygraph. She also explained the new wording on their ding letter was meant to reduce the number of people requesting poly retests.
Posted by: nopolycop Posted on: Jul 22nd, 2008 at 1:09pm
Hello Fair Chance, I will defintely be writing an appeal letter. However my question becomes the following: If I was processed out of two different states for the FBI, which Congressman would I write? Would it be the congressman in the state where I failed the polygraph or in the state I resided in the longest?