FBI

Hello All,

So with the recent email changing the PFT up yet again. When could we expect to see these changes actually happen?

I've passed Phase I and the M&G, but only took the Baseline PFT which I failed. This haven't started the Phase II portion yet.

With this new change, sounds like I'll be able to continue with Phase II hopefully soon...? Just wondering how soon? Trying to figure out new timeline to Q...

Thanks and good luck to all!

I got an email not to long ago that in short, a PFT is not required for a CAO. But, to get to Q, a PFT score of only 5 is needed. (still at least 1 per category) Then while in Q a full 12 is needed to graduate.

I started the process with needing the PFT to get to Phase II, now it seems as though I will get there hopefully soon, just waiting on my status to update to go take the writing portion.

I think its very odd about the PFT. I like the PT process and the challenge so it kinda bums me out that they are lowering the standards.

Haven't heard anything about that.

Probably because so many of us are stuck in Psych for no *****ing reason forever.

Totally random question folks, but does the agency help out with remaining apt lease if they ship you out somewhere after Q?If you don't have an understanding landlord they could ask for what's remaining (Depending on your state laws).

I was curious about this too. It would hurt to sign a new lease and get the call the next day.

The TRP recruiter that interviewed me wanted to see at least 20 points on the PFT. I don’t know if it’s a deal breaker though. I’d imagine that the more tactical experience you have the more likely they might let you get away with an 18 or 19 but that’s just my own speculation.

I asked a similar question regarding signing an apartment/home lease. I asked if the FBI provides orders similar to military PCS orders and if they would get someone out of a lease without paying penalties. I was told that ultimately it depends on the leasing agency but most of the time they do work with you.

The SF 86 is filled out and submitted on the OPM site. You will receive an email notification that has the instructions. If you’ve never filled one out you can fill out the digital one OPM has on their site and then just copy and paste. Not a bad idea to be prepared with the amount of information that’s required and the limited number of business days you have to submit your official one once you’re notified to begin.

My timeline for SA
Apply 1/16/20
Ph I 1/23/20 (fail)
Reapply 4/23/20
Ph I 5/11/20
Additional info 5/12/20
M&G (virtual) 6/16/20
M&G (individual/virtual) 6/17/20
Ranking 6/21/20
Ph II (W) 6/27/20
Ph II (I) 8/11/20
Ph II results 9/18/20
PFT 10/6/20
CJO 10/14/20
PSI 10/23/20
Polygraph 11/5/20
Medical 11/18/20
BI 12/4/20
TRP Designation 1/6/21

I don’t know if the TRP interview is always at the end but I would imagine so. Definitely after the PFT so they can see your scores. I do know they prefer to enroll candidates prior to them attending Q.

Also, my AC said that with the new rules you need to pass the PFT within 120 days of going to Q. So if I were to take the pft now and the investigation takes over 120 days, I would have to take it again?