CBP officer

[will0861]

You guys are killing me, with your 45 day background investigations. I know I shouldn't worry, but I'm starting to think there is a problem. Or my file fell behind somebody's desk.

[robeans]

You guys are killing me, with your 45 day background investigations. I know I shouldn't worry, but I'm starting to think there is a problem. Or my file fell behind somebody's desk.

Even though mine was quick, once I finished everything, I just put it out of my mind and went on with life. I had a good job and was pretty comfortable with life. The system is so unpredictable it's just not worth getting to wrapped up about. With that said though, if you know your background is good, then start planning the basics, like looking for a place to live if your moving, stuff like that.

[lady808]

It is the standard Illinois Agility Tesy used by FLETC. Exact details can be seen at...

http://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests/illinois.htm

Thanks so much!

[BuffaloStyles]

So when you go to Training do you get time to come home and get your stuff or do u have to bring it all to training... just wondering bc I live in Buffalo and my T.O is Miami So i have my car and motorcycle and all my other stuff to bring

[robeans]

So when you go to Training do you get time to come home and get your stuff or do u have to bring it all to training... just wondering bc I live in Buffalo and my T.O is Miami So i have my car and motorcycle and all my other stuff to bring

The quick answer is no. The government doesn't care if you live 5 or 1500 miles from your POE.

I'm moving for my EOD, but not as far as you, but here's what I'm doing, I'm taking all my crap, putting into storage, then either staying in a long stay hotel or mooching off friends for the 2 weeks at my port before FLETC. Then at FLETC you'll earn a couple of days of leave and your port should give you the days to get your crap straight before coming back.

I loved the military because you got 10 days of free leave to settle into your new base. No such love for the GS's though.

[qixfeet]

So when you go to Training do you get time to come home and get your stuff or do u have to bring it all to training... just wondering bc I live in Buffalo and my T.O is Miami So i have my car and motorcycle and all my other stuff to bring

You can make arrangements with your port to get your moving done after the academy, or you can try to do it during one of your weekends during pre academy.

[Miami Eric]

You can make arrangements with your port to get your moving done after the academy, or you can try to do it during one of your weekends during pre academy.

What is the pre academy schedule like? I'm assuming it's an 8 hour shift every day, with weekends off. Am I correct?

[qixfeet]

Miami, I can't speak for other ports but thats how it was for me.

[matyoka]

Seems like it's the same all over. 8 hrs of watching and learning some basic aspects of the job. Now and then some shooting and self defense just to get a taste of what your next 20 years will be like. Also it gives people a chance to change careers... there are people who will not like the stamping booths.

[kc12]

What is the pre academy schedule like? I'm assuming it's an 8 hour shift every day, with weekends off. Am I correct?

Much of the information presented in the pre academy is a preview of the actual academy. If you take the time and become very famillier with the information presented in the computer learning it will make your time at the academy that much easier.

Oh yeah and it's Monday through Friday, though I assume it could change by port.

[cjstudent11]

Hey any newark field office officers please send me a pm.

[jumbojack]

Guys,

Do you have the States/Cities where CBPO are urgently needed?... I chose one in So Cal (was not in the urgent list) but I don't think I can wait for too long - the sooner I leave this place, the better. I think I will have to change locations. Thanks

[lady808]

You guys are killing me, with your 45 day background investigations. I know I shouldn't worry, but I'm starting to think there is a problem. Or my file fell behind somebody's desk.

Dont worry about your BI, will0861.

I applied on January 2007, took the test 5 months after that. I just got the call 3 days ago. That is almost 1 year and a half of waiting. Just patience. It will pay off.

[robeans]

Dont worry about your BI, will0861.

I applied on January 2007, took the test 5 months after that. I just got the call 3 days ago. That is almost 1 year and a half of waiting. Just patience. It will pay off.

Exactly. There are hundreds of variables that effect the pace of the BI. Plus the wheels of the federal government move at the speed of cold molasses.

[matyoka]

Hey any newark field office officers please send me a pm.

The Russians took over Newark !!!!!