CBP officer

[Ron1981]

Thanks, your words lifted my spirits a bit. While waiting to get the call, I have been training and aching my muscles, so rewarding myself with a piece of Lindt is good sometimes.

Congrats Ron, how long your BI took to clear?

Thanks, about 3 months, I received a NOPA though about a month ago.

[NYJRM10]

A week? No, not that I've heard of. Mine was down for couple days like everybody else and was back up today late morning. Give the MHC a call and see what's up!

The cbp.gov website is down for everyone in my local region for some reason....

[stevenseq]

I'm scheduled to take my VBT on Monday 9/15/14. I've never taken a VBT before... What's the process like? I imagine you watch a video and answer how you will respond to a given scenario and why? How long does it take?

[USN_Retired]

Finally got the email that my eqip was sent to IA. I have the VBT scheduled for monday the 15th.. Just wondering if anyone knows if you can be on terminal leave and get hired for CBP at the same time...

You have to wait until you are discharged before you can accept an offer from them. I started 6 months before I retired, then had 130 days terminal and am still waiting... You should have plenty of time.

[TheChief]

You have to wait until you are discharged before you can accept an offer from them. I started 6 months before I retired, then had 130 days terminal and am still waiting... You should have plenty of time.

Really...My retirement date is until July.. ill have 120 days to take also, thats why i was just wondering.. what step in the process are you currently in.. I was wondering if I should go to the VBT in my Khakis.

[Ocsk8er03]

Really...My retirement date is until July.. ill have 120 days to take also, thats why i was just wondering.. what step in the process are you currently in.. I was wondering if I should go to the VBT in my Khakis.

Go in a suit. Your gonna have guys on here that will tell you khakis are fine and in some cases they may be but you don't want to risk it. I just did my VBT/SI in Boston last week and because another guy and I were in suits and were plenty early we got to go first over the others in the VBT as well as the SI. Most guys will be paying attention to what you are wearing. Additionally I have conducted hiring boards for BP and those are the first things we pay attention to. Go in a suit and you can't go wrong.

[Mr. Lawyer]

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Whenyou met with your BI the first times.. Did they brought up any financial issues... or is this just coming from left field...just curious

The first BI I had on 6/11, interviewed myself and 10-12 other coworkers, friends, neighbors, etc. He briefly went over my credit report and all was good as long as I was making payments on older medical bills. Two months later on 8/6 another BI takes over and drives from out of state to ask me in person about the status of a bill on my report ($649 medical bill). I showed proof that it would be paid off by 9/1 and he was happy with that. I received a NOPA letter dated 8/27 around 9/3 or so. I had 15 days to respond. Apparently they again need proof of payment or payment plans for balances in my name. I sent a 33 page response today explaining all. And now....I hurry up and wait.

[jcsd619]

Where did you take your poly? I guess this is standard then, my guy didnt pass me but he said it will have to go to quality for a determination. I guess I just failed, he also asked if I would mind taking another one.

I took mine in El Paso, TX. How about you?

[saone]

Go in a suit. Your gonna have guys on here that will tell you khakis are fine and in some cases they may be but you don't want to risk it. I just did my VBT/SI in Boston last week and because another guy and I were in suits and were plenty early we got to go first over the others in the VBT as well as the SI. Most guys will be paying attention to what you are wearing. Additionally I have conducted hiring boards for BP and those are the first things we pay attention to. Go in a suit and you can't go wrong.

He doesn't mean khaki pants; he is referring to his Navy uniform.

[TracyE]

Curious about the Spanish/Language test....Is that given when you arrive at the academy or prior to? Any info is appreciated.

[PHSeaBee]

starting to wonder if we from 13-1 didnt meet a certain point in the process by a certain time, then we just fell to the back of the 14-1 and 14-2 pack? I have been waiting for my Medical to clear since April 22nd? Since passed the VBT and SI, but BG wont start until Medical has cleared?? Most recent contact said:
After you completed your medical exam, it was forwarded to a Medical Officer for review before being sent to our office and that review process can take between 4-6 weeks. Once we received your exam in our office, it was forwarded to our nurse for review which can also take several weeks. Your medical exam is currently with our nurse for review. If additional information is needed, we will send you a letter (by e-mail) requesting that information within the next few weeks.
Been over 20 weeks ??

okay I vented, all of you 14-1 and 14-2 that are asking about how long it takes to get through the process..... be patient LOL

[cur679]

starting to wonder if we from 13-1 didnt meet a certain point in the process by a certain time, then we just fell to the back of the 14-1 and 14-2 pack? I have been waiting for my Medical to clear since April 22nd? Since passed the VBT and SI, but BG wont start until Medical has cleared?? Most recent contact said:
After you completed your medical exam, it was forwarded to a Medical Officer for review before being sent to our office and that review process can take between 4-6 weeks. Once we received your exam in our office, it was forwarded to our nurse for review which can also take several weeks. Your medical exam is currently with our nurse for review. If additional information is needed, we will send you a letter (by e-mail) requesting that information within the next few weeks.
Been over 20 weeks ??

okay I vented, all of you 14-1 and 14-2 that are asking about how long it takes to get through the process..... be patient LOL

Osck seems to think there's a new or expedited hiring process going on with 14x applicants. That's why they're going through the process so quickly within a 4 month period. Yes, it's quite sad and frustrating that we took the test last year and are still waiting.

I'm so glad my polygraph is in the afternoon, because there's no way I can go to bed early the night before. My body is so used to coming home at 10:30-11:00pm every night. It'll be an hour and a half drive, but I'll stop by and get some snacks.

Also, I had no idea CBP had special agents? My examiner has one awards and was an ASAIC for CBP.

[PHSeaBee]

Hey, very best of luck with your Polygraph.. Remember honesty and no minimizing of facts - you'll do great! Chears!

Osck seems to think there's a new or expedited hiring process going on with 14x applicants. That's why they're going through the process so quickly within a 4 month period. Yes, it's quite sad and frustrating that we took the test last year and are still waiting.

I'm so glad my polygraph is in the afternoon, because there's no way I can go to bed early the night before. My body is so used to coming home at 10:30-11:00pm every night. It'll be an hour and a half drive, but I'll stop by and get some snacks.

Also, I had no idea CBP had special agents? My examiner has one awards and was an ASAIC for CBP.

[Firebug]

Osck seems to think there's a new or expedited hiring process going on with 14x applicants. That's why they're going through the process so quickly within a 4 month period. Yes, it's quite sad and frustrating that we took the test last year and are still waiting.

I'm so glad my polygraph is in the afternoon, because there's no way I can go to bed early the night before. My body is so used to coming home at 10:30-11:00pm every night. It'll be an hour and a half drive, but I'll stop by and get some snacks.

Also, I had no idea CBP had special agents? My examiner has one awards and was an ASAIC for CBP.

CBP Office of Field Operations does not have Special Agents nor do they have ASAIC's. However, CBP Office of Internal Affairs has both Special Agents and ASAIC's.

FB

[Shell_Back]

At my VBT/SI in Philly. Hopefully all goes well. I'll update after I'm done.