"These are the times that try mens' souls..."

[tunlrat]

Black day for ole tunlrat. Two DQs in one day. Actually it wasn't supposed to be in one day thanks to the USPS. Secret Service SA & USCP both decided to take a pass. The SS supposedly sent the DQ letter last September! I only found out today after calling the Los Angeles FO. USCP supposedly sent a letter last January & again, I didn't find out until today when I called Recruiting. Those weren't the only "eggs in my basket" so to say but 2 in one day!? I ain't giving up just yet on the Fed LE search but GEEZ! :eek:

Word to the wise, be aggressive when you don't hear anything in a while. That "no news is good news" isn't always true.

[logan32]

Hey tunlrat,
Did you ever find out why you got DQ'd?

[tunlrat]

Negative, the LA FO has a copy of my "elusive" DQ letter but I still don't. I'll request a copy soon. I suspect it's the lack of any "critical" skills, other than LE exp.

[logan32]

What do you mean by critical skills?

[cecilVA]

I wouldn't sweat it too much. USSS SA and USCP are both hiring less right now than in the past. Both agencies had a big hiring push last year if I recall and they are are hiring much less numbers now. Just something to keep in mind ;)

[tunlrat]

logan32,
"Critical skills" is a term I took from FBI applicants. They generally mean language proficiency, computer skills, accounting experience, Military/ SpecOps stuff--generally things I don't have but wish I did. These guys/gals are in high demand, but guys like me with only "general" (LE--patrol) experience apparently are not. They reminded me of this during my USSS panel interview. Good luck on your quest...

[logan32]

Hey thanks for the explanation. I should be pretty good on that end I have like 10 years accounting experience so maybe that will work in my favor. Sorry just thinking out loud. Thank you for the explanation. I hope things start to look up for you.