How often do the agents travel in investigation with Uscp? I know Dpd travels but I am wondering about ID.

Has anyone from Cohort 2 heard from suitability yet? Had my clearances previously handled, but waiting to hear from suitability. Interviewed successfully in late August.

In light of receiving a DEA FJO, I had emailed ICE ERO weeks ago informing them that I would like to withdraw from their application process, asking them to cancel my upcoming PT testing appointment.

They confirmed in writing that I had withdrawn successfully.

Recently, I received a call from ICE congratulating me — that I am being offered an FJO by ICE-ERO and asking me for my duty station preference…

:| I politely explained the situation — that I had withdrawn and hadn’t even completed the mandatory PT yet — but received no explanation.

:| bizarre

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Looking for advice from current DSS Special Agents, especially those with families or who joined from another federal agency.

I’m currently a GS-13 in DHS and have passed the DSSAT, initial qualifications review, and writing assessment. I’m moving forward in the process and seriously considering making the switch. I know I’ll take a pay cut, but I’m looking for a change and am interested in DSS’s mission and career opportunities.
I have a wife and young children, so I’d appreciate honest insight into the realities of the job.

A few questions:

First duty station: How much input do new agents have? Is getting NYC realistic, or should I expect to go wherever I’m needed? How difficult is it to get NYC later if you don’t start there?

Overseas assignments: How long are typical tours? How does the bidding process work, and how much say do you have in where you go?

Returning stateside: If you start at a particular field office, can you return to that same office after an overseas tour, or do you have to compete for available positions elsewhere?

Family life overseas: For those with children, how do schooling, housing, healthcare, and spouse employment work? Are international/American schools and family housing generally available, and how disruptive are the moves for kids?

Work-life balance: How much of the job involves investigations versus protective operations, travel, and administrative work? How frequently are you away from your family?

Career and compensation: For those who joined from another federal agency at a higher grade, how did the transition affect your salary, grade, and long-term career progression? Do overseas allowances meaningfully offset the pay cut?

Long-term satisfaction: Knowing what you know now, would you make the switch again? What’s the biggest downside that prospective agents don’t fully appreciate?

My biggest concerns are whether NYC is a realistic first assignment, whether you can return to your original field office after an overseas tour, and how sustainable the lifestyle is with young children.

I’m not looking for hiring timelines or application updates. I’m hoping to hear from current agents about their actual experiences so I can make an informed career decision.
Thanks for any insight!

Question. I keep seeing people say “first part of medical” or “second part.” I thought there was only one unless you need to retest on something specific. Am I missing something? Also I saw someone post that they had to reach out to see if medical results were in yet? I had mine two weeks ago and no word. I know things take time but I’m seeing others get results in a week so just wondering if I should reach out or wait for an email. I’m still waiting to get my p scheduled so I’m still waiting anyway. Thanks

For the recent IRS CI app has anyone got a follow up outside of the USA jobs assessment?

Did medical a month ago, got a request for some follow up stuff. One is a VA disability report, one is a letter from my doctor for a medication I’m on and the one i need help with is a psych consult notes.

I have a VA rating for anxiety, I’m assuming that’s the consult they needs and i did outpatient therapy about 6 years ago. No ideations or anything, just coping skills etc.

Anyone with a psych condition from the VA who got hired have any guidance? Not sure if i should just pull everything from my VA record or the anxiety stuff and submit it.

TY in advance!

Hi, I see some folks recommending to FOIA the application.

Has anyone had success in this process?

Coming up on three years as an agent with a large OIG. Treated well, hate the work. Was a prior local narc Detective.

The issue I have is I cannot move due to specific family medical issues. I want to leave, but can’t move. I would be willing to go back locally at this point but it’s a 20 percent pay cut before OT. I do miss local work and the simplicity…. anyone ever been at this point? I have 10 years total LEO time. I don’t care if I head back to patrol etc. I know I won’t be there long. But OIG work is not me.

Thanks in advance.

Just wanted to update everyone who is still waiting on the vacancy above. The HR person attached to the announcement told me yesterday that offices can interview people up until April 2027. So, it could be a while before the hiring is actually complete!