CBP officer

[sandwichman]

Video learning course? Might be wrong it what it stands for, but think of slideshows and computer based lectures. Cool the first few times, but man do they wear on you after a while. Despite being here 3 months, our instructor had us knock out 30 or so in the first few weeks.

Ah, so intro classes of sorts.

[buis02]

PFT2 scheduled for 2/9/12--woot!!!

From what I heard all the new applicants are getting polygraphed. I am also scheduled to take one.

Wow fun times for you lol... With all sarcasm set aside a part of me wishes I got the polygraph but oh wells glad I don't have to do it...

[Indio0217]

How is everyone doing so far? Keep your hopes up lol, I'm scheduled for my VBT on monday and was wondering if the Structure Interview will be done right after the VBT on the same day, or is the VBT the SI? Also, my (Background Investigation) is listed on CASS as "Your case is in the security office." Does that means good or bad? enjoy your weekend everyone.

[davidB.]

Two of my classmates that eod on dec 19 leave for fletc pretty soon.


Their class has 48 students in it. Session 303.

[sandwichman]

How is everyone doing so far? Keep your hopes up lol, I'm scheduled for my VBT on monday and was wondering if the Structure Interview will be done right after the VBT on the same day, or is the VBT the SI? Also, my (Background Investigation) is listed on CASS as "Your case is in the security office." Does that means good or bad? enjoy your weekend everyone.

VBT is just the VBT. If I remember right, the Structured Interview is pretty much the sit down you have with your investigator, and the all those questions you filled out on the form are covered again, any discrepancies are cleared up face to face, etc. In other words, there is no separate interview after you complete the background investigation.

[Drifting]

VBT is just the VBT. If I remember right, the Structured Interview is pretty much the sit down you have with your investigator

That's bad intel. I and many others had structured interviews immediately following the VBT.

[sandwichman]

That's bad intel. I and many others had structured interviews immediately following the VBT.

Things might have changed since I did my VBT. The structured interview is in fact the meeting with the investigator though, isn't it, during which you are asked about everything you submitted in your eQuip and your other forms (Lautenberg Act, FCRA, etc)?

[sandwichman]

That's bad intel. I and many others had structured interviews immediately following the VBT.

Things might have changed since I did my VBT. The structured interview is in fact the meeting with the investigator though, isn't it, during which you are asked about everything you submitted in your eQuip and your other forms (Lautenberg Act, FCRA, etc)?

[Aesco84]

Things might have changed since I did my VBT. The structured interview is in fact the meeting with the investigator though, isn't it, during which you are asked about everything you submitted in your eQuip and your other forms (Lautenberg Act, FCRA, etc)?

Negative.

What is the Structured Interview (SI)?
The structured interview (SI) is a new assessment that will be given to applicants who apply for entry-level CBPO positions after October 2010. The interview will be given face-to-face, meaning that you will be interviewed in person; however, it will be videotaped for documentation purposes. You will be interviewed by 1-2 interviewer(s) who will ask you questions about your past experience handling certain situations and will probe for additional information. After you are dismissed from the room, two trained interviewers will rate you on several competencies. (Note that at some smaller testing locations, you may only be interviewed in person by one interviewer; however, a offsite second interviewer will participate in the rating process.) You must pass the SI in order to continue in the hiring process.

The SI is experience-based in nature, which means that you will be asked to describe past experiences related to different competencies that are critical to success as a CBP Officer (i.e., Teamwork, Flexibility, Cross-Cultural Communication, and Integrity). In addition, you will also be rated on the Oral Communication skills that you display during the interview. Shown below is an example experience-based interview question from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s website:
Describe a situation in which you dealt with individuals who were difficult, hostile, or distressed. Who was involved? What specific actions did you take? What was the result

Taken directly from cbp.gov

[sandwichman]

Negative.

What is the Structured Interview (SI)?
The structured interview (SI) is a new assessment that will be given to applicants who apply for entry-level CBPO positions after October 2010. The interview will be given face-to-face, meaning that you will be interviewed in person; however, it will be videotaped for documentation purposes. ..

Taken directly from cbp.gov

Ahhhhhh... Ok, so in other that's the panel interview. Yeah, didn't do that one for CBP. :P

[Aesco84]

How is everyone doing so far? Keep your hopes up lol, I'm scheduled for my VBT on monday and was wondering if the Structure Interview will be done right after the VBT on the same day, or is the VBT the SI? Also, my (Background Investigation) is listed on CASS as "Your case is in the security office." Does that means good or bad? enjoy your weekend everyone.

i did my VBT, waited for 30 minutes, then went right in and banged out the SI that same day.

"Your case is in the security office" means exactly that, in the security office.

[DSgirlCA]

Don't be afraid to call or email for an update. Mine has been "in security office" for 3 months and the forms were returned. I didn't find out until I emailed for an update. They finally confirmed the received everything 2 days ago.

[Raymart]

same here as Aesco84 for VBT/SI

[tsakrl]

Have you heard anything new Drifting? I have a question for the "Think Tanks". My brother has been locked up since 2010 and won't get out till 2015. He is in for a felony, not anything drug related or violence. I currently live with my parents to save money, and he is my brother so he lives here also ( Well did). I am currently a FLEO and I know he cannot be around firearms, or ammunition. You think they will find me unsuitable because he technically still resides here, or should I move out to be safe? I will be gone by the time he gets out anyway.

(Texas All Other SWB Texas)
Test 12/16/2010
NOR- 1/25/2011 84%
TSL1-5/25/2011
TSL2-5/26/2011
Pre-Employment Forms- 8/18/2011 cleared
Fitness-7/18/2011 cleared
Medical-7/28/2011 cleared
Qualifications-8/18/2011 cleared
VBT/SI-8/26/2011 cleared
Met BI-7/26/2011 In security office
Drug Test-9/8/2011 Cleared
TSU-? Hopefully soon =)

BPA (South Texas)
Written- 10/5/2011
NOR 10/19/2011 90%
TSL1- 10/25/2011
Medical- Cleared
DT- Cleared
BI- In security office
Pft1- 12/2011 Cleared
OB- 12/2011 Cleared
TSU-? Hopefully soon =)

[TheKansan]

My brother has been locked up since 2010 and won't get out till 2015. He is in for a felony, not anything drug related or violence. I currently live with my parents to save money, and he is my brother so he lives here also ( Well did). I am currently a FLEO and I know he cannot be around firearms, or ammunition. You think they will find me unsuitable because he technically still resides here, or should I move out to be safe? I will be gone by the time he gets out anyway.

You are currently a federal LEO and live with your parents? Why? You can't tell me that you can't afford your own place. Even when I worked for the BOP, I made in excess of $50,000/yr. Perhaps its time you cut the umbilical cord. I know it will suck not having your mom cleaning your room, cooking dinner for you, and doing your laundry, but we all need to become adults at some point.