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Today was the day; it has been one of..........no, THE best day of my life! The wait is over.......1 year, 4 months, 11 days, 8 hours and 49 minutes and finally!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got a call this morning from the local SAC. He told me he was authorized to offer me the job of USSS Special Agent. He asked if I was interested........I swear you could've heard a pin drop. I almost puked.....then I said "OH YEAH, I'M STILL INTERESTED"
He said I would be going the Newark, NJ FO, and would start around November 7th. I said I would take it.
I then get a call back from him a half hour later and he said there had been a slight change in plans....he asked how I felt about going to Pittsburgh; that's even better for me. I accepted it before he could finish the sentence. We had lunch together and he gave me some details about the job/training. I think I am going on as GS-7, maybe 9. He doesn't know yet. I am supposed to call them tomorrow and get more details.
Here is my timeline:
10/99 Initial Application / Inquiry; told to finish degree
05/00 Initial Application / Initial Interview
06/00 Treasury Enforcement Agent Exam
06/00 Panel Interview / Security Interview
06/00 Report Writing Test
08/00 Medical Exam
08/00 Medical Follow-Up
09/00 Polygraph Exam
09/00 Wiz Quiz / Fingerprints
09/00 Background Investigation Started
10/00 Local Interviews (BI) / Home Interview
12/00 Background Complete
02/01 Hiring Panel
03/01 Put on the “Shelf” / a.k.a. the waiting game has begun
10/01 The "CALL"
I can't thank everyone enough for their support and encouragement. There will be more info to follow. I need a beer
:bounce:
TATER
:flame: the waiting game
:shoot2: no news is good news
lestrade
10-02-2001, 14:26
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Best of luck at FLETC and after.
lestrade
Holy Sh17!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A HUGE Congrats goes out to you man! Way to GO!
Now, go crack open a few cold ones. The wait has been painful, but hasn't it been worth it.
Now your job is to keep us posted. Take care, and again congratulations.....that is Awesome.
CONGRATULATIONS TATER!!!!!!!!!!!!! THATS AWESOME!!!!
G$
Congrats! I know you have waited a long time. Good luck.
USNPilot
10-02-2001, 15:25
WAY TO GO!
Dude,
Good to hear the news, I just submitted my application packet today, for the SA position, guess I better get ready for the wait eh? Good luck man, let us know about the job when you get rollin' in your G ride!
Looks like one of the good guys wins again, despite the fact you hang out here with dorks like MALUNO aka BULLET HEAD.
Did you guys know he works in a Women's clinic at an Army Hospital? Was relieved of his MP duties after he insulted an intern. Yeah, he's a loser. He from Alabama and his sister is used to dress him up like a doll. Don't let him babysit for you either. I hear he rides the bus late at night dressed in nothing but a raincoat.
Forensic Auditor
10-02-2001, 15:45
I am starting my application process for USSS this month!
Congrats on the job offer!!
Belgarion
10-02-2001, 16:30
Tater,
You are the man...Have fun at FLETC, I am trying not to get to jealous of you but its hard...its been a long wait for you and I know you will kick some A-- as a Fed.
Belgarion
Absolutely awesome!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!
DJOHNSON954
10-02-2001, 17:52
Congrats and good luck to you!
mikederuki
10-02-2001, 18:44
Good Luck to you.
I don't think I ever sent you a private message but hey I wish you all the best with USSS.
It is an excellent achievement you have accomplished.
We all know what a task it is to get through the process.
Mike in NY
concord160
10-02-2001, 19:13
TATER:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go!!!!!!!!
It's a looooooong process.....I think of it as an episode of "Survivor"!!
Congrats man!
Tater , Congrats , You made it through the long haul , I know there were times when they tempted you with the uniformed division instead of SA , You knew what you wanted and stuck to It. Your ship has come in. Again , congrats and all the luck in the future.
AggieCop
10-02-2001, 20:00
Congrats!!! Be sure and keep us posted. Best of luck to you!!
Take Care,
AggieCop
mpdranger10
10-02-2001, 20:19
CONGRATULATIONS AMIGO!!!!!
I am extremely ecstatic for you. I know the wait has been long. Way to stick to your guns. Welcome to the war.
Let me add my congratulations as well!
Ski
sdaoudi51
10-02-2001, 21:09
congrats, i can't wait to be in your position as far as obtaining employment.
res_ipsa
10-02-2001, 22:29
Congrats Tater!!! It's damn good to see you get the job after all this time. It gives the rest of us hope! Don't be a stranger to the BB after you begin FLETC!!
Tater, they didn't give you any choice of duty assignment did they?, other than the change of plans?? Just curious,.... Congrats again!!!!!!!!!!!
GREAT JOB!! CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK!!
wayfarer
10-03-2001, 06:13
Bravo Tater, congrats and good luck!
Congratulations!!!!! Tater I thought you were gonna work with USSS UD did you change your mind?
Guys, thanks a bunch for the encouragement and congrats...I have waited a long time to hear that.
4141,
As far I know, USSS doesn't give you a dream sheet like the other agencies, nor do they give you a choice of duty assignment (this is solely based on my experience). You can always turn down the offer and wait for another city to come open, but they might not make another offer. My BI told me they USUALLY keep you in the region you applied out of (e.g. west, southwest, northeast...)
copboy,
After I completed the S/A process they offered me UD, but I took a risk and decided to wait it out for S/A. It paid off........
Thanks again guys, I will definitely keep everyone up to date.
TATER:hustle:
About time - we were getting sick of seeing your ugly mug around here...just kidding!
Congrats!!
...really dodged a bullet on that Jersey deal, huh?
k
I will sleep easier tonight knowing that you have been hired FINALLY!!
Congrats on becoming a part of one of the most highly trained agencies in the world!
And to think I am excited about getting hired as a small town cop...LOL
best of luck, and keep us posted!
gibby
Tampa_#63
10-04-2001, 22:28
Congrats on your success. Stay safe and good luck. If you get the chance, keep George W. safe.
Housecop
10-24-2001, 07:20
Tater,
It took me a long time to find this post, anyways good luck. You have put in alot of wait and work to get it. You deserve it.
Congratulations and be safe!!!
Dear Tater,
Excellent!!! You deserve it! You are so patient!
You just made me to "happy-cry", man!!!!
Congratulations, and good luck!!!
Man are you getting a lot of replies....Damn, but you deserve every one of them and here is mine
Outstanding and a BIG CONGRATULATIONS!! I know you will do well, and keep us posted.
K9
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