CBP officer

[Jerseyboy94]

How do you know if you're schedule for the fitness test? I have my Med on Monday, I've seen people have both in the same day, does that mean Monday I'll be doing my fitness test as well?

[Tremellio]

Have you logged into the CHS website and started your paperwork? They'll E-mail/call you and tell you that you need to start the process.

[Hou33guy]

Medical and fitness is separated

[Jerseyboy94]

Yeah I finished all the paper work and ready for Monday , just wanted to know if the fitness would be done during that time as well, because I see other people have them both together.

[d2ep]

@ jerseyboy, log into your CASS under PFT or fitness check what it say when you click on it if it is schedule it will say place and time. Also you should get a reminder email as well saying you have medical exam as well as pft. If not then you probably will get a saperate schedule. Some people have it done both same day and same place. Some do not. I had a month gap between medical and pft.

[Tremellio]

Process seems to be moving along pretty quick.
Originally applied on May 1st and took my exam on May 4th. Then reapplied on June 30th for a different duty location. Just waiting on my background, poly, and drug test. Of Course, still gotta get through my S.I. on Tuesday.

CBPO 18-10
Preferred Duty Location: El Paso, TX
5/04/18: Exam
5/09/18: NOR
6/29/18: Fitness Test
6/29/18: Medical Evaluation
7/02/18: Fitness Cleared
7/05/18: Medical Cleared
7/13/18: E-QIP Submitted
7/17/18: Structured Interview

Polygraph: Pending
Drug Test: Pending

[cs333]

Lucky it took me 4 months between fitness and SI

[d2ep]

I would say very quick. Some people waited months for SI. So yes you are moving quick. Thats good man good luck with the rest of the process.

[Tremellio]

Thanks! It’s been long overdue. I’ve been chasing this since 2012. I pulled my application back in the day cause I felt my credit and resume wasn’t where I wanted it to be. I’m just hoping everything goes as planned.

[MalcolmX1233]

For those who received the call was there an email that followed after? She told me my dates over the phone but I assumed there was gonna be a email with further information afterwards. EOD sept 12 Fletc sept 27

[MalcolmX1233]

Jones415 thanks I’m pretty sure she said the same thing but I wasn’t sure.

[David22]

Hey Malcom, we have the same EOD dates and same FLETC dates

[MalcolmX1233]

David22 I guess I’ll be seeing you for sure. Should be the same class!

[Dr.Andromeda]

MalcolmX1233 based on your timeline, even with your VRA, it looks like I can expect to EOD a year after I applied in April. :-/

[TheMaligator]

Hello everyone, I’m an 18-7 applicant and have been in the process since about May 20th 2018. I’ve completed everything up to the Structured Interview.. I’m just waiting to get my Poly scheduled. I applied under VRA, what all locations have you guys been offered? I’m trying to get up around Michigan, Vermont or Maine.

[TheMaligator]

If I pass this poly, I’ll go wherever they send me lol

[LouieK]

I considered Vermont, but it's too far from home. And you will get several locations offered I'm sure. Did you apply to a direct hire position or a normal job posting?

[TheMaligator]

I applied to the VRA. The CBP website no longer mentions Houlton, ME as a critical need area. However, the new VRA positions that were just posted today mention it and it was on my anouncement

[Dr.Andromeda]

TheMaligator nice to see another 18-7. I applied 4/1 and did my written 4/27. What's your timeline if I may ask?

[boconnor]

For those who received the call was there an email that followed after? She told me my dates over the phone but I assumed there was gonna be a email with further information afterwards. EOD sept 12 Fletc sept 27

You'll get the email about 2 weeks prior to EOD

[MalcolmX1233]

Okay that’s what I thought.. thank you

[DallyDallington]

So I got the call a couple of weeks ago and my EOD is set for the end of September with a FLETC date of 10/09/2018. I have seen and talked to a lot of people who have gotten the call after me but have received much earlier EOD/FLETC dates. My dates were given to me even before a location was offered, so it's not based on location. I am in no way complaining, I'm super happy that I got the call at all, I am just curious how the EOD/FLETC dates are decided? And is it possible to try to get earlier dates? Thanks and good luck to every applicant!

[J.C29]

I was wondering the same thing. I have the same dates as you.

[LouieK]

I think EOD/FLETC dates are decided by the class size and availability. When I returned the phone call and made my decision my EOD/FLETC dates had changed because the originally offered dates were already filled. But, I actually got an earlier date than what was originally offered.

[ES90]

Its all based on class availability and availability of lodging at FLETC. These days it seems OFO classes are maxed out every time. Be glad you have time to prepare. I had less than a month from the call to EOD to pack up my apartment, put it in storage, quit my old job and report to pre-academy.

[Theman2130]

I received the same eod date and fletc date! What location did you pick?

[Hal29]

Hey guys. Just wanted to give an update. Today I recertied my eqip. Everything completed up to bi. Now that I've resubmitted, hopefully the bi will contact me soon. Been a pretty long journey so far. So hopefully soon I'll get that call.

[Dr.Andromeda]

Hal29, quick question, what does it mean to "recertify" your eQIP?

[Hal29]

For me it was because i was close to the 120 day mark since my original submit of eqip. Its for any updates before they start the field portion of my investigation.

[I’m a ninja]

Hey guys just checked cass and where the final offer section it show 3 dots now does that mean anything it used to be just blank

[I’m a ninja]

So if you finish BI and drug test does that get u to 100% ?

[I’m a ninja]

I started in Jan 2018 so it’s been a little bit of process patience is the key. How long has it been for u Hal?

[Hal29]

started in September. 17-11 and I was at 63% but I'm now down to 50%. It's because they had to release my eqip back to me for further updating for bi I believe. My recruiter told me that it's because my one year mark is coming up. But email from case manager said it's for the bi investigator to move forward with any updates. So not really sure what it is. If anyone else knows why or had to recertify? Could you clarify why? Thanks!

[Hal29]

So why cant they use the original eqip that was released to opr? What exactly does it mean? Does it mean they are moving forward. I understand the percentage. It's all confusing to me....lol.

[Hal29]

Deleted post. Moved to comment.

[LouieK]

You have to basically re-verify your eqip for the bi investigator. The percentage dropped for me too when I had to release the eqip for the BI.

[Hal29]

Case manager said according to the email that I had to recertify in order for the investigator to start the field operation portion of my background. Does that mean other parts of my bi is completed or they just starting? The recruiter said that this is where they contact neighbors, references and employers.

[TheMaligator]

Hey guys just checked cass and where the final offer section it show 3 dots now does that mean anything it used to be just blank

I’m at 50% and mine has the 3 dots now as well. I wasn’t sure if it meant something or if it was just an update on their end.

[I’m a ninja]

I guess we will find out hopefully soon I’ll post something if I hear anything

[I’m a ninja]

Lol Hal it’s confusing for all of us this forum sure helps though to get an understanding of some things. Glad I found this forum

[Hal29]

Yeah it sure does help.

[OKCsparrow]

Hello everyone! I've been following y'all for a little while now and decided to finally create an account. Like a lot of people, I'm waiting for them to clear my medical.

[category631]

Can anyone relay the time it took for their Poly Exam date and the results to be posted time-frame?

[manuel05]

category631, didnt have a good experience, he said he wasnt sure if i passed or not and would i be willing to come back for a second poly. obviously i said yes and now i'm waiting for an update. i called my BI last wk sometime and he said it was still being reviewed.

[Hal29]

about 2 weeks for me.

[Nycguy718]

About 2.5 weeks the first time. I emailed my Case manager and I got sent to take it 2nd time. It’s been two weeks but I was told I was good and shouldn’t have an issue. He said they’re pretty backed up with the paperwork

[d2ep]

A week for me, from exam to CASS to turn green.

[N.N.]

Took forever to find somewhere that would do them right away, but got my fingerprint cards completed and mailed off to MHC. Should hopefully be getting the rest of the medical info they wanted and will be able to submit that in the next day or two. Then the wait for the poly begins!


CBPO 18-5 [Direct Hire] - Current CASS Progress: 38%

Applied: Feb. 4, 2018
Entrance Exam: Mar. 12, 2018
Exam Notice of Results: Mar. 22, 2018 PASSED (scored 88)
Tentative Selection Letter: April 9, 2018 (GS-07)
e-QIP Submitted: April 12, 2018
e-QIP Rejected: April 18, 2018 (corrected, re-submitted same day)
Medical Exam: April 23, 2018 - Pending additional info
PFT-1: April 23, 2018 - PASSED
2nd e-Qip Rejection: May 3, 2018 (corrected, re-submitted same day)
3rd e-Qip Rejection: May 8, 2018 (corrected, re-submitted same day)
e-Qip Released to OPR: May 9, 2018 - PASSED
Structured Interview: June 6, 2018
SI NOR: June 7, 2018 - PASSED
Request for Additional Medical Info: June 28th, 2018, Pending - due date Aug. 28, 2018
Fingerprint Card Request: July 11th, 2010, submitted July 16th 2018
Polygraph: Pending
Background Investigation: In Progress
Drug Test: In Progress
Final Offer: Pending
EOD: Pending
FLETC: Pending

Total Timeline Length to Date: 162 days

[Bost617]

Hey everyone, i'm just starting the process and am having some trouble with my EQIP. I received a tentative selection letter and was told that within 48 hours i'd be sent a registration code to begin filling out the forms. That was Wednesday of last week. After the 48 hours mark I emailed my case manager and am waiting for a response. I guess I'm nervous because that initial email stated that I needed to submit the EQIP by 7/18/2018 or my application would be withdrawn. Any advice/thoughts on hearing back from my case manager?

[TheMaligator]

I'd go ahead and call your case manager. If you can't get ahold of them then call the Hiring Center and get directed accordingly

[Hal29]

Yes contact them again. That is an error on their part that needs to be corrected.

[NYBseBall89]

For those that had the medical/PT test the same day, what did you wear? I was thinking about wearing sweatpants and a t-shirt, but I didn't see anything in my emails indicating proper attire.

[N.N.]

Whatever is comfortable for you, I wore workout clothes and sneakers. You'll definitely be working up a sweat during the step test. Plus, the Dr. you see is a contracted provider through the company CBP contracts to handle medical, so there's no need to dress professionally or anything. Your SI will be a different story though.

[NYBseBall89]

Thanks N.N. That is what I figured, but just wanted to make sure.

[eurb]

I wore basket ball shorts and sneakers. others wore similar work out clothes, one guy even wore jeans.

[NYBseBall89]

Just passed the exams. That depth perception test was not that easy and that step test was crazy, but I got through it. Push ups I stopped myself at 40 so that I could save energy and the sit ups I took it easy as well with 37. I wonder if they even look at the numbers or just care about pass/fail.