Dear MasterTuner,

This position is definitely a new unknown field in the FBI.  If you research the CIA and NSA intelligence functions, I think you will have a better handle on it.  People in the FBI who were filling these positions have expressed alot of frustration (as documented in Staff Statement #12 of the 9/11 Commission Reports) that they do not get enough information to be of any value.

The FBI does not  how to properly use their expertise (they were "assigned reception telephone duty and emptying the waste baskets").  What a waste of resources!

Being the groundbreaker in any government field can be very frustrating.  This is a groundbreaking position in the FBI.  You can hit the GrandSlam home run ball and end up in the Hall of Fame or strike out and never be desired on any team.  It is a game of percentages.  If you are young, single, and have nothing to lose, go for it.  If you are married, have children, and a mortgage, think long and hard about leaving your present job.

Regards.

Dear MasterTuner,

I am sorry if my last posting came out of the gate being negative.  The FBI is going through a monumental change of culture and I did not want to paint the picture too rosy.  I would not hold my breath on any application in the FBI right now.  The system is taxed to the limit and a one year wait from start to finish seems to be the minimum time in limbo.  You will require alot of patience to go through the hoops.  I certainly would not get excited about any "conditional letters of appointment."  Only one of three conditional applicants actually gets the job so I would not let my employer or family know of any results until you get the final offer of employment and starting date.

Regards.

Photograph,

  Good luck with the process.  I orignally applied for the field office and HQ announcements and was DQed for both.  I reapplied in May after they changed the system but haven't heard anything yet.  People are being interviewed and hired, very quickly in some cases.  I'm just hoping and praying that I get called for this position before I'm drafted by the SSG (Special Surveillance Group).

My Background:
MA Economics 2002
BA German 2000
Economics instructor 3 months
Financial Advisor 4 months

Very little work experience due to my region's dismal economy

1st Sgt,

  Sitting at a desk and analyzing information is simply more in tune with my training and personality.  The SSG position requires one to be a keen observer but from what I understand it has its undesirable aspects most notably, long rotating hours.  Quite simply,  I believe the IA position would be a better fit for me.  As one of the gentleman who interviewed me for the SSG said " I honestly see you doing something at a higher level than this".  I would like to note however that I have a great deal of respect for the men and women who perform this vital duty.

I checked the FBIjobs.com site today for the status of my application.  For both grade 9 & 11 it reads, "Basic requirements met; not referred for selection."  I am soooooo disappointed. Has anyone else heard? What exactly does this mean? I possess the basic requirements but they don't want to hire me?  Is there any benefit in applying for a similar position in Washington?

My background:  BA English 2000; JD 2004
My application was for grade 9 (used the law degree to substitute for experience) and was for DC because I was told that there is more ability for promotion there (due to number of positions).  I also possess prof. level fluency in German and French.

I'm going thru the process now. I just had the PSI and drug test. I'm now waiting to be scheduled for the poly, which will be within a week or so. After I pass that, they will open up my background. The SA that interviewed me said they do not open up backgrounds unless you pass the poly. No sense in wasting the money because  they cost a lot. I got selected for the GS-11/1 but would prefer the GS12. ugg. I just want to get my foot in the door. My suggestion for anyone who is waiting on an application they submitted is to call the local applicant coordinator and leave a voice mail. They may not return your call but things may suddenly happen if you call them and ask about your application status. If you qualify and they want you in, they will push you thru the process.