Posted By stealthtt24 on 23 Jun 2019 09:29 AM
Great thank you Chief. So, does anything change In the application process because I would currently be a reservist? Also, I would already have A TS clearance, could that speed things up? Other than that, it seems pretty straight forward. I would currently be holding an job at the time of me applying. That sounds like a great schedule and is something I think that would benefit me more so than the rigid one weekend a month 2 weeks out of the year. Thank you.

I'm sorry...this question totally slipped past me. If you already hold a current TS clearance, then this would certainly speed things along. You just need to be sure it doesn't expire prior to application to CGIS.  Remember, they're only good for five years. As far as the application process goes, it's the same for AD and SELRES.

No worries. Okay I figured as much Chief thank you.

Quick question. Where would one get started trying to join the reserves as an investigator? I have been a full time LEO for 10 years, have a Bachelor's Degree and I have been assigned to a Federal Task Force for the last 8 years with a Secret Clearance through the DOJ. I have no prior military experience. I called a Reserve Recruiter and she didn't seem to be able to help me. Just looking for some guidance to get through the process.

Any intel would be greatly appreciated.

See number 3 in the thread on this page.

Posted By JBoone on 12 Jul 2019 03:59 PM
Quick question. Where would one get started trying to join the reserves as an investigator? I have been a full time LEO for 10 years, have a Bachelor's Degree and I have been assigned to a Federal Task Force for the last 8 years with a Secret Clearance through the DOJ. I have no prior military experience. I called a Reserve Recruiter and she didn't seem to be able to help me. Just looking for some guidance to get through the process.

Any intel would be greatly appreciated.

Once the CGIS detachment decides to bring you on board, they will coordinate with the local recruiter to begin the recruitment process to bring you into the CGR.  Understand that this is not something that will go quickly, as there are effectively two parallel recruiting processes happening.  The one thing you need to find out before you do any of this is if the local CGIS detachment even has any openings (AKA billets).  Each unit only has so many billets and if they're full, you're out of luck.  Let me know where you are, and I'll get you contact info for the local detachment.

I am in Central Louisiana. Not too terribly far from New Orleans.

Posted By JBoone on 12 Jul 2019 06:28 PM
I am in Central Louisiana. Not too terribly far from New Orleans.

Ok. So you would want to contact our Gulf Region office, located in the Hale Boggs Federal Building in NOLA.  I'll get the phone # for you next week

Chief, Any luck on finding a phone number to the New Orleans Office?

I'll reach out to our active duty guys again tomorrow