FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is an agency of the United States Department of Justice that serves as both a federal criminal investigative body and an internal intelligence agency. The FBI has investigative jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal crime.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, the FBI has over 55 field offices located throughout the USA as well as smaller units throughout the world.
Perhaps you are working for the FBI or interested in working for the FBI. Here is a forum to share your experience with the FBI.
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Originally Posted by: britt1995  Does anyone have a timeframe of how long it took from interview to background completion? I haven’t heard anything since September when investigators were calling.
Application: 1/2021
Interviews: 2/2021
CJO: 2/2021
PSI: 3/2021
Poly: 7/2021
FP/DT: 08/2021
BI Start: 08/2021 My Background Investigation took 5 months.
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If your BI began in August you should hear something soon! On an average, they take 6-9 months to complete, and sometimes longer depending on FBIHQ priorities... Originally Posted by: britt1995 Does anyone have a timeframe of how long it took from interview to background completion? I haven’t heard anything since September when investigators were calling.
Application: 1/2021
Interviews: 2/2021
CJO: 2/2021
PSI: 3/2021
Poly: 7/2021
FP/DT: 08/2021
BI Start: 08/2021
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Originally Posted by: britt1995 Does anyone have a timeframe of how long it took from interview to background completion? I haven’t heard anything since September when investigators were calling.
Application: 1/2021
Interviews: 2/2021
CJO: 2/2021
PSI: 3/2021
Poly: 7/2021
FP/DT: 08/2021
BI Start: 08/2021 Mine took about 7 months |
App: 09/2020
Interviews: 12/2020
CJO: 12/2020
PSI: 03/2021
FP/DT: 03/2021
Poly: 04/2021
BI Start: 05/2021
BI End: 12/2021 |
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Mine took about 11 months
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I was asked if I wanted an OST (GS7) position but it was rescinded. I didn’t receive a FJO. Now I have to wait for another offer. Has this happened to anyone? FYI I have a masters but this position only goes to a GS 8 Edited by user Thursday, January 20, 2022 2:03:20 PM(UTC)
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App: 09/2020
Interviews: 12/2020
CJO: 12/2020
PSI: 03/2021
FP/DT: 03/2021
Poly: 04/2021
BI Start: 05/2021
BI End: 12/2021 |
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Is anyone starting to lose hope? I haven't heard any updates since I created my Approved for Hire profile in Oct.
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Originally Posted by: FBIDreamPeep Is anyone starting to lose hope? I haven't heard any updates since I created my Approved for Hire profile in Oct. I finally got an offer for CHI 21 last week though I ended up turning it down. So there's still hope
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Originally Posted by: KD18 Originally Posted by: FBIDreamPeep Is anyone starting to lose hope? I haven't heard any updates since I created my Approved for Hire profile in Oct. I finally got an offer for CHI 21 last week though I ended up turning it down. So there's still hope If you don’t mind what was the position and where was it? You can PM if you feel so. |
App: 09/2020
Interviews: 12/2020
CJO: 12/2020
PSI: 03/2021
FP/DT: 03/2021
Poly: 04/2021
BI Start: 05/2021
BI End: 12/2021 |
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Originally Posted by: HopefullyChozen2Lead Originally Posted by: KD18 Originally Posted by: FBIDreamPeep Is anyone starting to lose hope? I haven't heard any updates since I created my Approved for Hire profile in Oct. I finally got an offer for CHI 21 last week though I ended up turning it down. So there's still hope If you don’t mind what was the position and where was it? You can PM if you feel so. OST in the northeast
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Originally Posted by: KD18 Originally Posted by: HopefullyChozen2Lead Originally Posted by: KD18 Originally Posted by: FBIDreamPeep Is anyone starting to lose hope? I haven't heard any updates since I created my Approved for Hire profile in Oct. I finally got an offer for CHI 21 last week though I ended up turning it down. So there's still hope If you don’t mind what was the position and where was it? You can PM if you feel so. OST in the northeast Ok! I was offered the same but then it was rescinded |
App: 09/2020
Interviews: 12/2020
CJO: 12/2020
PSI: 03/2021
FP/DT: 03/2021
Poly: 04/2021
BI Start: 05/2021
BI End: 12/2021 |
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Originally Posted by: FBIDreamPeep Is anyone starting to lose hope? I haven't heard any updates since I created my Approved for Hire profile in Oct. I'm definitely struggling to stay positive. I've been approved for hire for about 7 months.
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Originally Posted by: hiitsme I was asked if I was interested in a position and I said yes but I have not heard anything back in weeks. Has this happened to anyone? That happened to me although I didn't wake weeks. You should reach out to the person that contact you and inquire about it |
App: 09/2020
Interviews: 12/2020
CJO: 12/2020
PSI: 03/2021
FP/DT: 03/2021
Poly: 04/2021
BI Start: 05/2021
BI End: 12/2021 |
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Hey everyone. So I just received an email informing me that I passed my background investigation after almost a full year since receiving the CJO. However the position is no longer available and I was given access to the "Approved for Hire Profile."
I am still confused about what the Approved for Hire Profile is and what that entails. Does anyone have experience with this and how it worked out?
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Originally Posted by: fbihopeful2022 Hey everyone. So I just received an email informing me that I passed my background investigation after almost a full year since receiving the CJO. However the position is no longer available and I was given access to the "Approved for Hire Profile."
I am still confused about what the Approved for Hire Profile is and what that entails. Does anyone have experience with this and how it worked out? The approved for hire profile lets you select up to 6 preferred locations. If one of those locations has an entry level position open up, they will be sent your info and can reach out to you for an interview.
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Originally Posted by: fbihopeful2022 Hey everyone. So I just received an email informing me that I passed my background investigation after almost a full year since receiving the CJO. However the position is no longer available and I was given access to the "Approved for Hire Profile."
I am still confused about what the Approved for Hire Profile is and what that entails. Does anyone have experience with this and how it worked out? Unfortunately, it's more waiting. I created my Approve for Hire profile in Oct, and I haven't received a FJO yet.
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I finally cleared background after a year of being in the process but I’ve lost interest. Almost feel like I waisted my time but everything happens for a reason and I’ve moved on...
Timeline-
January 2021- Received email about interviewing ( I never applied for this program and I am not a student but they reached out for a interview I’m assuming because of multiple jobs I has applied for)
February 2021- Interview
February 2021- CJO
March 2021- Eqip/ Investigator interview
April 2021- Poly/Drug Test
May 2021- Poly Retake
June 2021- Reference check
January 2022- Approved for hire
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Originally Posted by: chances_r100 I finally cleared background after a year of being in the process but I’ve lost interest. Almost feel like I waisted my time but everything happens for a reason and I’ve moved on...
Timeline-
January 2021- Received email about interviewing ( I never applied for this program and I am not a student but they reached out for a interview I’m assuming because of multiple jobs I has applied for)
February 2021- Interview
February 2021- CJO
March 2021- Eqip/ Investigator interview
April 2021- Poly/Drug Test
May 2021- Poly Retake
June 2021- Reference check
January 2022- Approved for hire
Yeah, I feel like moving on too. I don't understand how we receive a CJO, but then it's no longer available once we complete the Background Investigation. The Approve for Hire profile is only active for a year. What happens when the year is over with no FJO?
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You could always keep applying for other job postings on FBI jobs. I kept applying for other positions while I was in background for CHI so by the time my background was complete I had a few offers to choose from. I want to be in the FBI for the long haul so it was worth it to me, but depends on your situation.
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Originally Posted by: hopefullyfbi872 You could always keep applying for other job postings on FBI jobs. I kept applying for other positions while I was in background for CHI so by the time my background was complete I had a few offers to choose from. I want to be in the FBI for the long haul so it was worth it to me, but depends on your situation. Most of the jobs I see are for Current FBI employees, we can't apply for those jobs. In my case, the Open for the Public jobs, don't fit my background. I've been checking the Latest postings a few times a week.
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Originally Posted by: hopefullyfbi872 You could always keep applying for other job postings on FBI jobs. I kept applying for other positions while I was in background for CHI so by the time my background was complete I had a few offers to choose from. I want to be in the FBI for the long haul so it was worth it to me, but depends on your situation. Did you receive and accept a final offer for a position? |
App: 09/2020
Interviews: 12/2020
CJO: 12/2020
PSI: 03/2021
FP/DT: 03/2021
Poly: 04/2021
BI Start: 05/2021
BI End: 12/2021 |
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