CBP officer

[Mike924]

wow yea that would have been a lot easier today than driving all the way to tampa. who knows how they figure this stuff out.

well, i am pretty sure i passed the SI. i know i passed the VBT. the inspector was asking me when and where my poly is going to be, so i figure that's a sign that he thinks i should be moved along.

[NYJRM10]

Well, it's been a fun run guys and gals but today was the end of the road for me. Failed the poly apparently. I was %1000 honest every step of the way but obviously it wasn't good enough. I would never lie to get this job, no job is worth lying to get. In fact, I would be taking a $40k hit taking this job and a good friend of the family is a deputy chief at my desired port so I would never burn that bridge. But, here we are and I was failed. There are some interesting take away points here I would like to share:

1. I was not actually failed by the machine but by the interviewer. The interviewer personally felt I was being deceptive despite the machine showing otherwise (whatever).

2. Not only was I failed but the other 5 applicants I tested with were all failed as well, all for the same reason allegedly. Bear in mind, the other 5 applicants consisted of a current LEO, Honorably Discharged Military, current FLEO with a security clearance, and I didn't catch the others history. I find It remarkably bizarre and suspect that all of the interviewers would find us all liars for the same thing. Doesn't add up.

3. Since I stayed the night prior I ended up dining with the agents. Two female agents who were sitting behind me were openly (and loudly) discussing and ripping apart their days poly interviews. Making fun of them for this and that. Are you kidding me??? I have never been witness to such unprofessional-ism in my life and I have filed a complaint with IA regarding that incident.

At the end of the day this whole process was a good learning experience and I look forward to what life brings in the near future. I wish all of you the best of luck in your continued efforts.

[abejjani]

Well, it's been a fun run guys and gals but today was the end of the road for me. Failed the poly apparently. I was %1000 honest every step of the way but obviously it wasn't good enough. I would never lie to get this job, no job is worth lying to get. In fact, I would be taking a $40k hit taking this job and a good friend of the family is a deputy chief at my desired port so I would never burn that bridge. But, here we are and I was failed. There are some interesting take away points here I would like to share:

1. I was not actually failed by the machine but by the interviewer. The interviewer personally felt I was being deceptive despite the machine showing otherwise (whatever).

2. Not only was I failed but the other 5 applicants I tested with were all failed as well, all for the same reason allegedly. Bear in mind, the other 5 applicants consisted of a current LEO, Honorably Discharged Military, current FLEO with a security clearance, and I didn't catch the others history. I find It remarkably bizarre and suspect that all of the interviewers would find us all liars for the same thing. Doesn't add up.

3. Since I stayed the night prior I ended up dining with the agents. Two female agents who were sitting behind me were openly (and loudly) discussing and ripping apart their days poly interviews. Making fun of them for this and that. Are you kidding me??? I have never been witness to such unprofessional-ism in my life and I have filed a complaint with IA regarding that incident.

At the end of the day this whole process was a good learning experience and I look forward to what life brings in the near future. I wish all of you the best of luck in your continued efforts.

Where did you take you poly?

[Mike924]

It also seems odd/suspicious that they would all be failures. Seems like a lot of people end up with inconclusive and try again. The fact that all of them FAILED on one day makes no sense what so ever.

I am truly sorry! I had a job declined because of a poly as well. I am 2 for 3 on poly's. There does not seem to be a rhyme or reason to it at all. I still can't believe they actually use them for hiring decisions.

[Rickaroni1290]

Passed the PFT2 this morning in Ann Arbor. It was really easy and everyone in our group passed. I report to Glynco on April 4th but everyone else that was there was reporting on March 27th. Any reason why they're having us all start at different times? Wouldn't it make more sense, logistically, if they put us all in together?

[nycqns123]

I'm scheduled for the physical and medical on the same day. Does anyone know if I should go dressed in business attire and bring a duffle bag so I can change for the physical part of the test?

[chrisarias1987]

I'm scheduled for the physical and medical on the same day. Does anyone know if I should go dressed in business attire and bring a duffle bag so I can change for the physical part of the test?

You don't have to dressed in business attire. Just dress like when you go to the gym.

[NYJRM10]

It also seems odd/suspicious that they would all be failures. Seems like a lot of people end up with inconclusive and try again. The fact that all of them FAILED on one day makes no sense what so ever.

I am truly sorry! I had a job declined because of a poly as well. I am 2 for 3 on poly's. There does not seem to be a rhyme or reason to it at all. I still can't believe they actually use them for hiring decisions.

What bothers me the most is that it was not the poly results but rather the personal discretion of the IA boss in house that made the decision. It was almost as if they just used the poly as an excuse to cover up their personal opinion. Very odd situation. In any event, it's over and I am kinda glad.

[Leo037]

I hit FLETC on April 7th

[Leo037]

Anyone going to a San Francisco post EOD?

[Mike924]

Passed the PFT2 this morning in Ann Arbor. It was really easy and everyone in our group passed. I report to Glynco on April 4th but everyone else that was there was reporting on March 27th. Any reason why they're having us all start at different times? Wouldn't it make more sense, logistically, if they put us all in together?

Congrats!

Ann Arbor - Did you sing Hail to the Victors the whole time?! Your lungs must be burning from that cold air. Hope they did it indoors!

[Mike924]

What bothers me the most is that it was not the poly results but rather the personal discretion of the IA boss in house that made the decision. It was almost as if they just used the poly as an excuse to cover up their personal opinion. Very odd situation. In any event, it's over and I am kinda glad.

I don't know. I am happy to hear you wrote to IA about it. Maybe someone with experience on here (i.e. Merlin or Pony) will be able to shed a little more light on regs regarding if that is even supposed to happen. What is the point of the poly if the investigator can override it? I've never heard of an investigator overriding a failing polygraph. Does not seem right at all.

[abejjani]

I am not sure if it is just me or did this thread become an obsession to someone else too???

[Steph631_]

I am not sure if it is just me or did this thread become an obsession to someone else too???

Obsession lol


07/23/14 Applied to Central East Coast 14-2
09/21/14 Written exam
11/18/14 Notice of TS
11/21/14 TSL packet received
12/17/14 PFT1/MED
01/06/15 VBT/SI
02/25/15 poly (@ JFK)

[abejjani]

Obsession lol


07/23/14 Applied to Central East Coast 14-2
09/21/14 Written exam
11/18/14 Notice of TS
11/21/14 TSL packet received
12/17/14 PFT1/MED
01/06/15 VBT/SI
02/25/15 poly (@ JFK)

Oh yeah it is !!! I don't do fb or all that social media stuff but I got this on my phone and every time it dings I run to check like little teenager waiting for my bf to call lmao... My wife is gonna think I got me a gf lol....