CBP officer

[Nvan86]

I just got an over 30 page letter they want me to answer about 6 medical conditions, three from the VA. I will need to see the VA (possibly my GP and a specialist), a pulmonologist, a neurologist, and an ortho (at least). All this and I probably didn't pass the poly. I'm starting to think that I must be masochistic to keep going. Maybe I'm just too stupid to quit ;-)

Stay strong, just like the quote in your sig

[Nvan86]

Well I think woman have an advantage because we have something God gifted on our cheat so we don't have to go as low as men have to. That's what I meant by that. Sorry 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 PASSED
01/06/15 VBT/SI PASSED
02/25/15 poly (JFK) waiting for final results

I thought your sternum support to touch the block??

[Steph631_]

I thought your sternum support to touch the block??

Not on my pft1 it was counted by chest/breast lol and every other female I now that took it as well


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 PASSED
01/06/15 VBT/SI PASSED
02/25/15 poly (JFK) waiting for final results

[merlin436]

Does anyone know if failing the polygraph automatically excludes me from any other cbp position?

Every CBP position...I doubt it.
More than a few. ..probably.

Automatically is probably a harsh word.

Ultimately though I'd bet that a failed poly is going result in a negative outcome for many positions. ..especially a recently failed poly.

[PHSeaBee]

Haha. Yes I passed the first January 30th... Then it appears they spoke w/ some of my prior acquaintances. I was called back in to check my integrity and character based upon an ex and a previous supervisor.

So u failed the first poly ? Or you passed the first one, and during the BI someone said something negative causing you a second poly. ?


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 PASSED
01/06/15 VBT/SI PASSED
02/25/15 poly (JFK) waiting for final results

[PHSeaBee]

Well as you may recall I had the same packet sent to me last October and only 30 days to send it back I was able to return it on day 28. Then last month they requested EVEN MORE INFO!! Not that I'm physically cleared but they want historical documents of prior injuries and notation of any periods not seen by medical personnel ????

I just got an over 30 page letter they want me to answer about 6 medical conditions, three from the VA. I will need to see the VA (possibly my GP and a specialist), a pulmonologist, a neurologist, and an ortho (at least). All this and I probably didn't pass the poly. I'm starting to think that I must be masochistic to keep going. Maybe I'm just too stupid to quit ;-)

[Mike_b1215]

Anyone care to fill me in a little bit on what to expect for my VBT/SI? It's tgis Wednesday coming up!

[Alexb6237]

Every CBP position...I doubt it.
More than a few. ..probably.

Automatically is probably a harsh word.

Ultimately though I'd bet that a failed poly is going result in a negative outcome for many positions. ..especially a recently failed poly.

Dam. Cause I recently failed the poly and I just got a qualified NOR for cbp tech and I'm wondering if that's gonna hurt me in the end even though if I'm not mistaken cbp tech is not a polygraph ed position.

[Nvan86]

Anyone care to fill me in a little bit on what to expect for my VBT/SI? It's tgis Wednesday coming up!

think custom service and be professional, good luck

[merlin436]

Dam. Cause I recently failed the poly and I just got a qualified NOR for cbp tech and I'm wondering if that's gonna hurt me in the end even though if I'm not mistaken cbp tech is not a polygraph ed position.

Continue on in the process and see where it takes you.

As you said, it's a non-polygraphed position.. It's a non-LE position and it requires only a public trust BI.

The worst that'll happen is that they disqualify you for the Tech job as well.

[merlin436]

Anyone care to fill me in a little bit on what to expect for my VBT/SI? It's tgis Wednesday coming up!

The best advice is to take no advice. That includes my advice.

The VBT and SI are about you, your work and life experiences, your background, your individuality. Take the testing based on the honest interpretations you have as they relate to the questions you're asked.

[Steph631_]

One of the questions he said the poly wasn't getting a truthful reading. In which sucks because it was the truth but what ever he never gave me a chance to retake it or anything. For now I'm look into police dept. And see how that goes.

How long after the poly did you receive notice ?


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 PASSED
01/06/15 VBT/SI PASSED
02/25/15 poly (JFK) waiting for final results

[14recruit10]

14-3 here. Just received the equip email and other information. Is there any way I can put my application on hold?

[Mk_23]

Same here we all did pft2 together but everyone had different eod dates..

FLETC 4/23. The others I tested with had some later pre academy start dates and FLETC dates which I found interesting. Figured we would all start at the same time so we could all train together, rather than having a few people trickling in each week.

[handsom4life]

14-3 here. Just received the equip email and other information. Is there any way I can put my application on hold?

Same here, I think it was a delay, because of the incorrect due date. Hopefully I can update where I left off a couple years ago.GL everyone