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Physical Fitness for SA
User: Washington DC Guest
Date: 3/19/2012 12:56 pm
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What type of physical fitness events are tested? Is there information out there regarding how potential DSS SA applicants can train in preparation for FLETC and the physical fitness tests?
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User: DS_Recruit
Date: 3/20/2012 10:19 am
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The training is not part of the initial application process but it is part of the hiring process. Once an applicant receives a “conditional offer” receives their clearance(s), medical and pass the Final Review Board and their name is reached on the “register” then they receive a “final offer of employment” and are scheduled for orientation and eventually go through FLETC. They must pass the physical requirements however. If they do not then they are recycled and given one more chance to pass.

Once Agent candidates report for training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Georgia, they will be given physical performance standards that essentially are how many sit ups, push-ups, and how much time for a 1 and ½ mile run. Those standards are gender and age based. Normally candidates are given that physical test in the first couple of days at FLETC so they can see where they stand. By the end of almost 3 months there (during which time they are given time to exercise almost every day) the candidates take the test ‘for score’ and must meet those standards. It is rare that someone does not pass at that point. I hope this information is helpful.

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User: Guest
Date: 4/5/2012 5:12 pm
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DS RECRUITER: Are the age and gender standards available for public release? If so, can you provide a link or attachment? Warm regards.
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Re: Physical Fitness for SA
User: DS_Recruit
Date: 5/1/2012 11:03 am
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Male 30 to 34 years of age (@ <5000 ft, Sea Level)


PERFORMANCE
CATEGORY POINTS CURL UPS PUSH UPS
Excellent 100 98 80
Excellent 95 97 78
Excellent 90 92 74
Good 85 88 69
Good 80 85 67
Good 75 81 64
Satisfactory 70 73 57
Satisfactory 65 59 48
Satisfactory 60 51 41
Unsatisfactory 55 47 38
Unsatisfactory 50 44 35



PERFORMANCE
CATEGORY POINTS 1.5-MILE
RUN
Excellent 100 9:20
Excellent 95 9:45
Excellent 90 10:00
Good 85 10:30
Good 80 11:00
Good 75 11:15
Satisfactory 70 12:00
Satisfactory 65 13:00
Satisfactory 60 13:45
Unsatisfactory 55 14:00
Unsatisfactory 50 14:15



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Re: Physical Fitness for SA
User: Guest
Date: 5/1/2012 3:57 pm
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Do you have a link for that? A bit hard to track in the simple text. Thanks!
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Re: Physical Fitness for SA
User: DS_Recruit
Date: 5/2/2012 6:43 am
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Sorry but I do not have a link for this. I tried to reconfigure again hoping it would appear properly but to no avail I see. Perhaps you could copy the material to a word document and set it up properly so it is easier to grasp.
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Re: Physical Fitness for SA
User: Visitor
Date: 5/3/2012 3:05 am
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And for women?
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Re: Physical Fitness for SA
User: DS_Recruit
Date: 5/2/2012 6:45 am
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A Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is administered within a few weeks of beginning training. It includes push-ups, sit-ups, and a 1.5 mile run. All segments of the PFT must be passed in order to graduate. A PFT failure results in a formal counseling and a 10-day window of opportunity to get into better shape and re-take the test. A subsequent failure of a re-test places a student before a review board, which then decides whether to recycle the student, allow them to continue with their class, or terminate their employment.

The bottom line is: arrive for training in good physical condition. PFT failures result in additional training time, added stress, extra scrutiny of fitness for duty, and, in the worst case, potential for dismissal.

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Re: Physical Fitness for SA
User: Boss
Date: 5/3/2012 5:49 pm
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Are these how many situps and pushups that can be done in 2 minutes?

PERFORMANCE
CATEGORY POINTS CURL UPS PUSH UPS
Excellent 100 98 80
Excellent 95 97 78
Excellent 90 92 74
Good 85 88 69
Good 80 85 67
Good 75 81 64
Satisfactory 70 73 57
Satisfactory 65 59 48
Satisfactory 60 51 41
Unsatisfactory 55 47 38
Unsatisfactory 50 44 35
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