rochetag wrote on Jan 13^th, 2006 at 7:30am:


rochetag,

Did you pass the poly and where did that fit into the equation? How did you know when they completed your background investigation? Are you sure your BI was started? The security form states that if questions regarding your statements arise, the applicant will be given the opportunity to address them and it will become part of the official record. Read your application packet--it should be the first or second page that you signed.  Is it possible that's the reason the agent called with the additional questions? Perhaps, someone who has gone through a similiar experience or with some  additional knowledge can provide some insight?

rochetag wrote on Jan 14^th, 2006 at 5:36am:


rochetag,
It appears that your processing went out of order because your polygraph should have been conducted prior to the initiation of your background investigation. Wasn't your POC baffled by this? It is certainly not typical and rarely done. Others on this board can attest to this. Did you actually receive a start date and if so, how did you receive it without taking the poly? Did you reach adjuducation? Did your POC tell you why the clearance was denied? I don't know what to tell you , but the fact that investigators made notes and you were contacted with questions doesn't sound good--sounds like they may have found some inconsistencies or had some concerns? Your case is definitely puzzling? Perhaps, someone else could offer some insight to what may have occurred in your case and   a possible recourse?    

Request your files through FOIPA. They could provide the answers you're looking for.

Well now that throws me for a loop. 
The situation was that I applied for this job, then my status changed as qualified and then referred to hiring official. A week later I get a call from HQ to come in for an interview(June 7th). I meet the mangers and was told that the background will start when my forms are sent to them. A week later then I receive the job offer contingent on the background(June 17th). After a month I get a call to come in for my security interview and drug testing(July 27th) I waited 3 hours before being told the agent who was going to conduct the interview was no longer my point-of-contact. A upervisor got upset and grabbed the first agent he could to get me through and apologized numerous times. Two weeks later I called the person who did my drug testing because she stated she was now the point-of-contact. She said it was a good thing I called because she had not put me in the system yet(August 12th). Two weeks later I get a call from HQ that my status had changed from alternate to the regular status(August 24th). In October I get a call from the agent who did my security interview and asked a couple of questions about my credit record. After that I did not hear anything until I sent an email to the original contact on the vacancy announcement and she said that I was denied in August. So I then called the woman who did my drug testing and she verified the information and she was confused as to why I did not receive a letter. The system stated no letter went out but she said something about my misdemeanor and new information being found. I can accurately state no new information was found because I provided copies  of all county records regarding the misdemeanor to the agent after my secuirty interview. He asked why I didn't bring those in with me and I stated that I was told not to bring anything with me, he then stated to fax the information to him when I can. I have copies of the fax record to proves it, but I hope it doesn't come down to that. 
As far as the start date, I was told it was scheduled to begin in February by the manager who interviewed me originally. I hope this info helps.

rochetag,

Sorry, I just re-read your post and realized something. Did you fully disclose your misdemeanor and the full details on your security form BEFORE your PSI. This is very important because any amendments made or additional info. is noted in the PSI report and the agent lists the reasons for the changes. If you did not disclose your record before the PSI, you were likely deemed to have withheld info. I don't know how the FBI handles misdemeanors, but for an agency that requires applicants to disclose traffic tickets, I would guess, such a charge and/or conviction would not be looked upon favorably. 
Best of luck to you.

I just saw you posted while I was writing. Yes, the information was provided on my background form. As I know that withholding information could look like you were trying to hide it. I made sure that all was included, the only thing that I did not provide were the records or the copies of the records that verify everything. I obtained all this information to try and help with the investigation. Maybe I hampered it instead. Hmmm?

I just double checked myself by checking my background questionnare and I had to list in the continuation part about the misdemeanor. So that was listed. I hope it does not have to do with my credit as when I spoke to the woman she mentioned it had to do with the misdemeanor and the criminal record. This is what really baffles me because when I checked the disqualifiers, this misdemeanor is not listed. Realistically speaking, I was charged with joyriding on an ATV, but it went under a misdemeanor. I can only hope that it was something simple because I don't really qualify for anything else with only having an AAS in Criminal Justice and a certificate in Terrorism and National Security Management.

Well, I found out that my persistence with inquiries has paid off. I made another phone call and received a call back that somehow there had been a mistake made in my processing. I was told that my application, background has not been cancelled and that I will be receiving a call for my polygraph shortly. This was a big hurdle to overcome especially when I knew that I did everything that I could, something just did not add up. I hope this never happens to anyone because when you know that you were honest about everything up front, it is a severe blow. If it does, make inquiries, even to those not involved drectly in the process.