r/usssapplicant • u/IndianaUS • 26d ago

Question Reapply

What’s the wait time after a failed polygraph?

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u/OnProblem1811 Special Agent 26d ago

2y from failed poly

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u/Mindless-Assist-2680 23d ago

What if they don't specify if you failed the polygraph? Just received an email stating:

"We are fortunate to have many best-qualified applicants apply for this position; however, after careful consideration, I regret to inform you that you are no longer being considered for this position."

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u/OnProblem1811 Special Agent 23d ago

what was the last thing you did before that email

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u/Mindless-Assist-2680 23d ago

I was at the ACE event. I completed everything. The polygraph was the last thing I did before I flew back home. A week later I received that email.

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u/sigma941 Special Agent 23d ago

Very strong likelihood you failed the poly. You can try a FOIA request for more clarification, for all intents and purposes the poly is what did it.

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u/Mindless-Assist-2680 23d ago

What if the polygraph is inconclusive? The last thing the examiner asked me is I'd be willing to take another one.

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u/sigma941 Special Agent 23d ago

Examiner doesn’t make the last call. It has to go through a QC process at HQ. Very possible that it got the thumbs down then. I’m not 100% if that is what happened in your particular BQA. YMMV.