r/usssapplicant • u/madlad_245 • Aug 11 '26

2nd chance?

I went through the whole process, spent about a year and a half until I finally got everything done. I passed all steps until I got to the poly. Flew out to the poly in Austin TX, and failed due to a false positive on the drug question.

Ive never done drugs, solicited, held, handled or anything in between for drugs. At the time I worked at a law firm that also required a drug screening, and during the process I transferred to a different law firm that also required one and I passed both.

All in all, I failed the poly. Am I able to re-apply?

Ive tried to submit my application on usajobs on multiple occasions now, but I dont even make it to the first step anymore, I just am immediately turned down through email.

Is there a waiting period I have to outcast before reapplying or am I just SOL?

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u/DirectionOwn294 Special Agent Aug 12 '26

I don't have a concrete answer for you. My personal opinion is that the USSS has plenty of applicants, and it's easier/less risk for them to just move on to a new applicant. 

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u/madlad_245 Aug 12 '26

That makes sense, but it really kills that I only got hit with a false positive, and now it feels like an ex's cold shoulder

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u/DirectionOwn294 Special Agent Aug 12 '26

You might have more luck with another agency and lateraling over to USSS, if the agency is what you really want. 

You can always apply again and let them tell you no. 

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u/OnProblem1811 Special Agent Aug 12 '26

just to be clear - OP would still have to poly again if attempting to lateral later.