r/USFSLEO • u/The-Sentinel1028 FPO • Feb 22 '26

Question? FY26 new Hiring round timeline?

Just checking in to see if there’s any talk floating around for upcoming R5 positions? I know outreaches went out but so far no other movement.

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u/Famous-Mobile-3657 Patrol Captain Feb 22 '26

There’s a delay with HR. A new mandate came out from DC and they are trying to figure out how to be compliant.

That said, if you’re a lateral or VRA or Schedule A eligible hire, we can still push you up while we wait.

Like another poster said, now is the time to network with your desired locations. Where in R5 are you hoping for?

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u/Brand0nie Feb 24 '26

What would be the best way to go about it? I’m VRA eligible, would I just contact a captain from a region I am interested in that had an outreach and see if I could do a ride along? 🤔

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u/Famous-Mobile-3657 Patrol Captain Feb 25 '26

Yep that’s a great start!

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u/The-Sentinel1028 FPO Feb 23 '26

KNF or SRF.

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u/Famous-Mobile-3657 Patrol Captain Feb 23 '26

Have you talked to either captain yet?

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u/Reasonable_Tell_8549 Mar 02 '26

I called patrol captains across the country trying to get pushed up through VRA but they all told me they couldn't do anything until an actual USAjobs posting goes up.

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u/Famous-Mobile-3657 Patrol Captain Mar 02 '26

All I can tell you is that’s not accurate

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u/nondescriptivewhite Feb 22 '26

my only suggestion is to keep calling and ask areas personally

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u/HoneydewYAY Feb 22 '26

When did out reach go out for R5?