FBI SA Appl:

Don't stress out about not knowing your examiner's name. It's not really a big deal, just be sure to include the date/time and location of your polygraph in your letter. Simply state that you do not agree with the results because you told the truth and would like to appeal. *Make sure you specifically ASK for a retest.* You will not be offered one for sure unless you specifically request a second test. If the examiner treated you with a great deal of disrespect, you might want to include a few details about that as well. I honestly don't know if this helps or hurts. My coord. seemed concerned about the way I was treated by my examiner, but then again, I'm sure the poly dept. was waiting for me the second time around considering what I told.  Seems like a double-edged sword, I don't know.  I was called in for an interview about two months after receiving my letter in the mail. If you're granted a retest, a poly would be scheduled about a month to six weeks after that. Good luck to you.

FBI SA Appl:

Send the letter to the person who signed your "not within acceptable parameters" letter.  It should be mailed to the  address on your letter (this should be a Wash., DC address.) There is actually a phone number you can call at Headquarters that provides a few details about the appeal process on voice mail (at least there was when I was an applicant just a few months ago when there was a large influx of job candidates.) My appl. coord. gave it to me, but I can't seem to find it. I didn't get it until after I'd sent my appeal letter. As long as you have the person's name/title listed on the envelope, it will reach them through the FBI mail system even if the address is incorrect. The Headquarters address is : 935 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Wash., DC 20535. Be sure to send your letter by certified mail. You don't need to send a letter to the director. Save that for later on.

FBI SA Appl:

You'll bypass some BS by sending it to the person who sent your failed poly letter. An FBI employee called me and told me specifically to send the appeal letter to that person when I received the letter (I hadn't even received my letter before I contacted the agency.)

I'd be interested to find out some info. myself on getting the file. I requested mine, was told it didn't exist (yeah, right) and then filed an appeal for it. It has been located and I'm waiting on the FBI to send it to me.  To request your file, go online to FBI.gov and there's a section on FOIPA requests, which is what you want. Fill out the form. Faxing it will save you some time over mailing it, but it may be a better idea to send it certified mail, so there is a record of your request.  Does anyone know about how long it takes to receive the file either through a request or an appeal?

Yes, a congressional inquiry is the best way to get any information pertaining to security clearances or federal employment. The FBI or whatever agency will answer congress members in a heartbeat.

Good job on getting your information!
Randy

EosJupiter,

   You are absolutely correct (as an ex-NSA employee,
of 10+ years), and that is why the poly cannot be
reviewed or challenged.  They will also screw you, if you
have any issues, and you either leave the Government, 
or change companies; they simply will not transfer your
SCI access.  Sounds rather passive-aggressive...

All Concerned,

I dredged this one up because it best fits the point of the following article. The article gives the hiring numbers to application for FBI positions. Just from the shear volume and limited positions, I now do support the position even more so that the polygraph is used by the FBI to cull out undersireables and only pass the select few that they believe they want. Using the polygraph as a way to bypass EO hiring rules. The Article Link follows:

http://www.shrm.org/hrmagazine/articles/0606/0606pomeroy.asp

Article slice:

Some Unique Challenges 

“What is different in the government,” Packham says, “is a complexity not required in the private sector.” Because of laws and because of the size of the federal government, “time and pace” are slower than in private industry, he says. 

That’s particularly evident in the hiring process. It takes the FBI an average of 240 days to hire someone, he says. Although Packham found this frustrating at first, he has come to understand the reasons for proceeding slowly. 

Unlike most other government agencies, many FBI jobs demand top secret clearance, which requires polygraph tests and extensive, time-consuming background checks conducted by special agents. 

“If we had a problem finding employees, we’d make some changes,” Packham says. However, 400,000 candidates applied last year to fill about 1,800 jobs at the FBI. 

“People are attracted to the FBI because of a sense of the purpose and mission of the organization,” Packham says, and not because of money. Since Sept. 11, 2001, the agency has hired 30 percent more special agents, bringing the total number to 12,500. 


----

400,000 applications for 1800 jobs, no wonder they can screw over anyone they want. This out of the HR head of the FBI. THe source doesn't get any better than that.


FYI  & Regards