The Call Came In

[jonlaw]

To all the USCS Hopefulls:

I hesitated to post this b/c, like many of you, I know how long I've waited (and suffered) to be able to do so. Nonetheless, today I was granted "the call" and will be headed to Miami, FL after 19 weeks of training at FLETC which begins on 10/10/2001 NLT midnight.

I have prowled the boards for many months and am grateful for all the information posted by everyone. I read the recent postings about possible calls going out this week with much skepticism but, I have been made a believer. Stay vigilant, everyone's time will come.

Another ally has been forged to all in the quest for an 1811 position. I must say, this has been a long time coming!

To all who may be wondering, my "call" was short and sweet..."Miami, FLETC 10/10, Yay or Nay?" NFD, NFI and yes, I was pretty much speechless. Rest assured, any further pertinent information will be forwarded to you all via this site ASAP...I do know what it's like to be in the wings.

FYI...my rough timeline is as follows:

Sept. 2000 - TEA (originally for ATF)
Nov./Dec. 2000 - Sent in scantron/NOR
Feb. 2001 - Rated eligible, sent in second round of paperwork
April 2001 - References contacted
May 2001 - Physical
June 2001 - Structured Interview
August 2001 - Background Investigation conducted/completed,
3-4 week turnaround.

Again, good luck to everyone!!!

[Zeus910]

Let me be the first to send out my hearty congrats to you. Im sure theres a lot of us that envy you right now!! haha Especially with an assignment like that in Miami, DAMN!!!!!..
Best of Luck

-Z

[lebrat]

Okay, let me be the second to congratulate you.

Good job...I know there are a bunch of us who are envious of you.

Good luck.

- Please check you PM when you get a chance.

[dealth]

jonlaw,

Congrats man on everything especially Miami!! I got Tucson which was my first choice since I am already out here but I would love to go to Miami someday.

I just had my last day in the field with USBP today and EOD on Mon. I Leave for FLETC on 9/17 so I am sure I will at least "see" you there as I have no idea who you are. Again congrats, you should recieve your orientation packet in about 3 wks. PM me if you have questions.

On an unrelated topic my buddy here in AZ just got called by ATF. He is going to El Paso, I believe he EOD's around 9/17 as he out processed from USBP earlier this week. Just FYI for those waiting.

[dealth]

jonlaw,

Congrats on everything man especially Miami!! I got Tucson, which was my first choice since I am already here, but I would love to go to Miami someday.

I had my last day in the field with USBP today and I EOD with USCS on Mon 9/10. I leave for FLETC on 9/17 so I will at least "see" you there as I have no idea who you are. You should receive your orientation packet with your written orders in about 3 wks. PM me if you have any questions.

On an unrelated matter, my buddy here in AZ got his orders for ATF, he is going to El Paso, TX. I believe he EOD's around 9/17 as he outprocessed from USBP earlier this week. I don't know when he got called. I think he got hired from the vacancy in '99 or the one before the 6/00 TEA (group 1) because I know he was waiting for a call or DQ letter for at least 6-9 mos. I am not 100% on that I just thought I would pass it along to those waiting.

[dutch2399]

Congrats That is awesome

We are all happy for you and hope to see you there.


Did you interview in Miami?

good luck

[k9cop21811]

Now all you need is some teal colored pants, a white T-shirt, and a white linen jacket (unless you already have this stuff). That's what all the investigators where down there in Miami, right? Congrats!!!! If you go to the Airport ask for GQ, he'll hook you up. Tell him a dog named Sonny (aka Sonito) from Detroit sent you. He'll know what you're talking about even though you don't.

[concord160]

Jonlaw:

Even though I already congratulated you on your PM....I wanted to publicly CONGRATULATE you!!!!

You and I have been neck and neck in this thing....hopefully I will get the call soon.

[maluno]

Jonlaw,
Hey bud - great news for you congrats and take care. Let us know how it's going down there with the Oct class.

good luck

[rigor_mortis]

Hey congratulations....study hard, and play harder.

GOOD LUCK

[wildcat29]

hey jonlaw,
congrats, and best of luck to you

wildcat29

[MacLeod]

Just wanted to publicly congratulate you guys. Good Luck. God Speed. Now should you bump into the snot nosed college boy intern that shredded my paperwork.............AGGGHHHH. What kills me is that I have the same or earlier time line as you guys, but I lost four very valuable months.

[ToppDog]

CONGRATS!!! & GOOD LUCK!!!

[jonlaw]

Thx boys (and girls?)...If everyone from this forum gets hired, then USCS is going to have one helluva an outfit. Best of luck to all still in the hunt, you'll bag that 1811 spot soon!!!