Continuing the background investigation

[jojofries2]

I am curious if anyone knows a what point a background investigator will decide that they have enough information to complete their investigation. The reason I ask is because I went in for my background interview, photographing, and fingerprinting about 5 months ago. I have a few red flags that the investigator brought up at my interview that I thought would cause them to end the whole process right there.
I was arrested for underage possession of alcohol in college and also received at ticket for open container when I was walking from one party to the next.
I never received a rejection letter from the department but it is pretty large so I figured that they do not bother sending them out. Over the weekend I received a phone call from another officer that she was having trouble finding my old address and that see needed to interview some of my neighbors. I was at the gym at the time and when I called her back she had already found it and said my neighbors had all good things to say about me.
I took this as a good sign that they have weighed my good qualities (college degree and Officer in the US Army) versus my bad (see above) and decided to keep going.
Basically I am wondering if they are required to do the BI until completion or am I still being considered? I appreciate any feedback that anyone may have.

[Kimble]

I am curious if anyone knows a what point a background investigator will decide that they have enough information to complete their investigation.

A lot of times, the department/agency has specific policy and procedures for how BI's are conducted, what needs to be reviewed/investigated, and what is needed to close the case and recommend an applicant for hire. Often, it's out of the hands of the BI, it's guidelines they have to meet, and checkboxes they have to check off.

When it comes to LE hiring, no news is often good news. Sounds easier to understand when you're not anxious about getting the job, but it's the truth. The fact your BI was interviewing former neighbors recently is definitely a good sign. I'm not aware of any department or agency that actively pursues a BI to completion if they've determined they do not wish to hire an applicant. That would be a waste of money and resources. Take this as a sign that you're still in the process, moving along every-so-slowly towards the end.

[jojofries2]

Thanks for the words of encouragement ROS, I guess I will just be waiting it out:D

[mythoss]

That whole "no news is good news" thing does stink when you're waiting around but it is the truth. I remember freaking out because I kept waiting and waiting to hear things. The news eventually came and I just finished week 15 in the academy. So just be patient and good luck.