CBP officer

[Ocsk8er03]

Im a 14-2 applicant. Where'd you get the info about the no drug test, no poly and background test? If this is true thats awsome(if i pass the written exam).

CASS shows under drug test- not required. Background shows it has cleared from the security office and is complete. And as far as poly goes I emailed the background investigations unit and they replied saying I don't have to take it. This is all assuming your already a BP agent. I notice your profile doesn't show you are.... If your not already an agent then you will still be subject to all the pre employment requirements.

[BoricuaLEO]

That's what I've heard too, I much rather do the 1.5 mile run. I have my PFT1 this Friday. I'll let you know how it goes.

Same here. Good luck. Hope we both pass.

[jaybous]

Same here. Good luck. Hope we both pass.

Good luck to you also. If this link works check it out. Going off the link for how to score points for the pft. I should be able to pass.

http://forums.officer.com/attachment...6&d=1408560738

[SouthernTransfer]

Just a word of advice, the pigs ups are a lot easier with the 4 inch block, and if you read the instructions on sit ups it says that if you get stick in the down position use your hands to pull yourself up. Although that won't count as one you can take a breather in the up position and then let your weight drop you back and bounce off the ground, use this for those last few you need to bang out.

[BoricuaLEO]

Got my email for the VBT in Tampa, FL for September 12. The problem is, as of September 4, I will have relocated from Florida to Puerto Rico. Sent an email, immediately to see what they can do. We'll see. Stress!!! lol

[BibsAz]

Finished my Med/PFT1

30 push ups
30 sit ups
13 side step
16 seconds on lift/lower test

The foam block on the push up makes it really easy.

[DConn]

Proposed Unsuitability Determination

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows what the chances are of being found suitable after resigning in lieu of termination from a prior job (over 5 years ago). My personnel file reflects a resignation, but I agreed to withdraw my appeal of the termination (it was a state governement job) and they allowed me to resign. The whole incident was based on allegations that I accessed my personal e-mail ONE time at work (violation of the work policy) and none of my supervisors agreed with what happened and they will all give me good reviews. I also received unemployment compensation afterwards because it was deemed that I did not engage in "intentional misconduct."

Any experience or insight is appreciated.
Thanks.

[jaybous]

Finished my Med/PFT1

30 push ups
30 sit ups
13 side step
16 seconds on lift/lower test

The foam block on the push up makes it really easy.

Congrats

[Joyero]

Sup all, read the forums every day here. Not new as I joined in 2010 but barely post and haven't posted since my last try in CBP which was in 2012. I had to withdraw my application since an injury but now I reapplied and would like to share my timeline. I was able to use my test score from 2012 so it's a good thing.

Reapplied- Sept, 2013.
Call for Medical/PFT1-December 30th, rescheduled for Jan 10, 2014.
fingerprint/eqip February 2014
VBT/Interview March 25th, 2014
Polygraph-April 2nd, 2014.
Meet with BI- June
BI Complete -Week of July 20th
Drug test--Scheduled for 8/27/2014

my GEO Pref is Central East Coast. I did not know if I passed the poly, I didn't receive a yes or no. Today I received a call for scheduling of drug test. Any other candidates waiting for Central East coast? I have read for a while but only see like two people lol. Good luck on everyone waiting as well and all the new applicants, you guys are flying though the process compare to the rest of us.

[Arroz con pollo]

@ Joyero

You should talk to Jade78. She is very knowledgeable and seems to be one of the furthest along in the process. Her Geo is Central East Coast.

[Shell_Back]

Done with the PFT 1, everything was a pass. Onto the next step. I have to say though, waiting for 3:30hrs for a 15-20min fitness test was not very fun.

[maintain360]

Do they let you know immediately after the PFT1 whether or not you passed?

[Ocsk8er03]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows what the chances are of being found suitable after resigning in lieu of termination from a prior job (over 5 years ago). My personnel file reflects a resignation, but I agreed to withdraw my appeal of the termination (it was a state governement job) and they allowed me to resign. The whole incident was based on allegations that I accessed my personal e-mail ONE time at work (violation of the work policy) and none of my supervisors agreed with what happened and they will all give me good reviews. I also received unemployment compensation afterwards because it was deemed that I did not engage in "intentional misconduct."

Any experience or insight is appreciated.
Thanks.

Can't say I have too much experience with this specifically. But it will definitely come up during the background investigation. It really depends on your investigator and how he or she writes it up. They don't really make many decisions, they are just contracted investigators that report there findings to the agency. You just need to explain your situation the best that you can and make sure you use those supervisors that will vouch for you as a reference. Believe me when I say there have been much worse employees hired even with knowledge of wrong doing. Just try to have something prepared for the investigator when it comes up. Something like a letter of recommendation maybe from one of the sups from that prior job.

[Shell_Back]

Do they let you know immediately after the PFT1 whether or not you passed?

I just asked the person conducting the fitness test if everything was good and I got the "You're all good!". I don't think the minimal requirements are that high, very low compared to other tests I've taken.

[Peaceful]

Sup all, read the forums every day here. Not new as I joined in 2010 but barely post and haven't posted since my last try in CBP which was in 2012. I had to withdraw my application since an injury but now I reapplied and would like to share my timeline. I was able to use my test score from 2012 so it's a good thing.

Reapplied- Sept, 2013.
Call for Medical/PFT1-December 30th, rescheduled for Jan 10, 2014.
fingerprint/eqip February 2014
VBT/Interview March 25th, 2014
Polygraph-April 2nd, 2014.
Meet with BI- June
BI Complete -Week of July 20th
Drug test--Scheduled for 8/27/2014

my GEO Pref is Central East Coast. I did not know if I passed the poly, I didn't receive a yes or no. Today I received a call for scheduling of drug test. Any other candidates waiting for Central East coast? I have read for a while but only see like two people lol. Good luck on everyone waiting as well and all the new applicants, you guys are flying though the process compare to the rest of us.

Central East Coast here.

Welcome, Congrats and Good luck.