CBP officer

[will0861]

He's part right. A few of the teams are on a Mon-Fri schedule (like most of the trade teams) because that's when the trade community works. However, most of the teams are not(AT-CET, RPM, Marine Desk, ATU). You work when the ships work which is usually 'round the clock.

As for OT, I can't give you a definite answer. When I was there a two years there seemed to be a lot around the beginning and end of the fiscal year with a little bit in between. Don't really know how good the LAX overtime is.

Thanks for all the info. Which do you think would be more consistant schedule wise? While the OT is a factor, I do have two kids at home that I have to plan for as well. I'M just trying to gather as much info as I can so if I get the call I can make the best decision for my family.


Thanks again

[kc12]

and regarding taking your personal vehicle, must you get certain permission or is it up to the student?

It's basically up to you. My port director strongly encouraged me to drive.

[Dfly123]

It's basically up to you. My port director strongly encouraged me to drive.

Thanks, then I will have to take it.

[audi0xpl0de]

For those who recently tested you might want to check the application manager to see if your NOR has been posted. I've been constantly checking my email but apparently it was put up there two days after I tested. Good luck!

[pilate74]

Thanks for the correction. I do remember the coordinator lamenting the fact that this class was a record for overall drops. There are at least three from the group returning to FLETC (if they aren't already there): the "BIG MAN" who sat behind you, one of the gals from Calexico (both failed firearms), and A-group's Pres is going back (knee surgery).

With regard to firearms training and shooting the course for qualification:

LISTEN to the instructions and THEN DO exactly as you're told. The shooting part will come naturally...you get plenty of practice rounds.

I was in that class. I got dropped for medical stuff in week 4. I am back at FLETC. The pres from A group is doing good and so is the BIG MAN. They are in different classes than me. Private Messages are welcome.

[qixfeet]

I was in that class. I got dropped for medical stuff in week 4. I am back at FLETC. The pres from A group is doing good and so is the BIG MAN. They are in different classes than me. Private Messages are welcome.

If you're who I think you are I owe you a drink. Either way welcome back!

[cross.sandiego]

I was in that class. I got dropped for medical stuff in week 4. I am back at FLETC. The pres from A group is doing good and so is the BIG MAN. They are in different classes than me. Private Messages are welcome.

Glad to hear you're back in the game. I hope things run smoothly for you this time round. It's also good to hear about the others' progress.

Best of luck.

[antwatersx]

I want to report that I officially received the call last week. I also want to thank everybody who contributes their knowledge and support to this forum and thread. I waited 17 months and 2 days from the day of the written exam, to receive the job offer. It has been a mentally exhausting process, but hopefully will be well worth it.

[ec2749]

I want to report that I officially received the call last week. I also want to thank everybody who contributes their knowledge and support to this forum and thread. I waited 17 months and 2 days from the day of the written exam, to receive the job offer. It has been a mentally exhausting process, but hopefully will be well worth it.

congrats! What port did you choose/were you assigned?

[antwatersx]

Thank you. My assigned duty station is going to be the Long Beach Seaport, CA.

[Don951]

So on average it's taking a year in a half to receive a job offer?

[sandiego411]

So on average it's taking a year in a half to receive a job offer?

Honestly, it varies. For me personally, I had tested in August 2007 and received a call by January 2008 to begin work. I ended up changing my location and had to wait about a month and got my call in February and began on March 3 2007. Unfortunately I failed firearms at fletc and have reapplied so who knows who long it will take this round but it just seems like it varies from person to person. My background investigation was done pretty quickly but i'm also single, no spouse or divorce and i've lived in the same state all my life......it just varies.

[Dfly123]

So on average it's taking a year in a half to receive a job offer?

I applied in december, got my job offer July 14th. So it does vary, Im assuming it depends on how short handed your duty location is and how extensive your background may be ...I think those are the 2 main factors.

[Dfly123]

Prior to going to FLETC, I am suppose to report down at my duty location in Miami, is this going to be on the job training or what should I expect for about a month of being there?

[ammo19]

So I am looking at all the different health plans that we have to choose from and honestly none of them seen to be all that good. I was always under the impression that Federal benefits were really good. Am I just looking at them wrong or what?