CBP officer

[BFASO]

How long after re-submitting the EQIP was the wait for either additional info or notice that it accepted/cleared ? I re-certified my on 10/29, complete S.I and passed on 10/24.

[raudy06]

usually a few days after the deadline they gave you unless they find other problems that you need to fix again ( has happened to me a few times)

[BFASO]

Got it. Thank you. My deadline was on 11/3 and still have not heard anything.

[123456789]

Does anyone here willing to share some insights on how credit scores can affect chances of landing a job with CBP (Border Patrol)?

I applied on 02/20/2018 for announcement BPA DH 18-5.
I took my entrance exam and qualified for Gs-5 & 7 at 92% both
passed my physical on the 2nd try (step test killed me the 1st time)
passed my SI 06/07/2018
passed my polygraph first time on 09/04/2018
Eqip was accepted on first submission
BI: pending
Drug test: pending

I received an email last week from my investigator questioning my credit... help me out.

[raptor170]

I was over 40k in debt when I got my job offer with CBP...

[123456789]

Don't get me too excited bro.. lol raptor170

[DP23]

123456789 Start disputing everything, that's what I did & haven't paid a dime. I cleared about 4-5k in debt from collections in about 6 months. All that's left is a medical bill of $800 & a cable bill of the same price. I disputed the cable bill as well but they want me to go to my local police to file fraud & I'm not willing to do so. I also went & got a secured card through my bank which upped my credit score by over 40 points in the first month.

[123456789]

Thanks DP23

[goknights]

So not entirely CBP related but I just thought I share this.

I looked at my mail and got a notice for jury duty...on the very first day of EOD/Pre Academy! Funny how things go sometimes.

Also, does anyone happen to know any good resources where people are going into FLETC around the same time as you? Wouldn’t mind trying to get to know some people before I head out

[raudy06]

you are already at one of the best resources, , usually people here share EOD/FLETC days and others chip in if the have the same dates, from there ya'll can contact each other .

[goknights]

raudy06 Thank you

[Eagle91]

I updated my post which was two pages back but I received my final offer email today. I will be in class 465 @ FLETC. If anyone is in the same class and in the NJ/NY area and would like to meet-up beforehand message me.
EOD: 11/26 @ JFK
FLETC: 12/10

[Hal29]

How long did it take for them to do your background?

[Lagune]

What’s up bro I’m class 463 JFK I’ll see you Monday the 26th the name is Genaro, it’s a great place everyone is pretty cool.

[123456789]

Yes my credit is suck... about 15k in debt omi300

[raudy06]

Be prepared to explain each debt/charge-offs if any, and what you are doing or plan to do about them.

[123456789]

Alright man

[123456789]

omi300yes my credit is bad... about 15k in debt

[raudy06]

double post.

[Hal29]

Dp23 same thing with me. $800 but electric. I moved out of my apartment in 2014 and electric company kept charging me. I told them electric was suppose to be disconnected. Told the investigator and he said that is fraud. They were running electricity under my name. They are still trying to collect.

[DP23]

Hal29 Sorry for the late reply & I had one of them as well for $1200. I moved out in August but was still being billed to December. I actually set up a payment arrangement but first I asked they adjust the bill since I had moved out. About a week of back & forth between the leasing office, light place & over the phone with the collection agency they removed the entire balance from my credit after I emailed them copies of a new address during that timeframe. Try that & see if it works in your favor especially if you have another lease at a new address.

[DaBreachKit923]

What phone number can I call to inquire about a polygraph date ? I know they call or email to schedule it, but I would like to reach out with hopes of speeding the process up.

[raudy06]

i dont think there is a number or know anybody that has ever been successful at trying that, its just a matter of patience . i waited 4 months and 2 days.

[raptor170]

If given the option...would you choose a sea port, land crossing or airport to work at and why?

[raptor170]

Hal29 yea I enjoy the cold but I’ve heard the cold in Vermont and Maine is a new level of frigid. I went to Alaska in November and -20 sucks! Hopefully those guys get some good cold weather gear.

If my family was there, reapplying would be worth it. I know you’ve been in the process for a while now though so I can understand your reasoning 100%.

[Hal29]

if I wasn't this close to the end I would. But being this close I don't want to wait any longer or retake exam. Yeah it is cold up there but I love it. But I also love the west. Trying to get family to move out there..lol.

[merlin436]

Airports tend to be better organized, less dirty, have more amenities and be more predictable. Land borders tend to be more chaotic, more variations of work, possibly less well funded and more remote and rural. With seaports it really depends of whether they process cargo or passengers.

[Hal29]

Airport sounds like it would be a good fit. Unfortunately I don't think Swb offers airports and dfw will be out of the question as it is not part of the Swb. Sucks seeing I'm only 30 minutes out and they probably won't let me negotiate that as I'm dh.

[klocklear86]

Been with the Bureau of Prisons 3 years. Orginally 18-6 DH 5-7. BI and drug test remaining. Reapplied 19-2 location negotiable. Just got my referred. How long before everything transfer over?

[mobyfish]

I'm like you guys. Originally DH 18-7 got the call and turned it down. Reapplied to 19-1, currently at 63% on app.. just waiting on poly and background to transfer over.

[Hal29]

Moby your process moved rather quick. Lucky you.

[KeepingFaith83]

Yes, Moby, your process is moving really fast! Look at God! Where are you guys from? I'm from Miami. I originally applied for 19-1. I have completed my eqip, SI and medical

[mobyfish]

As of today, currently 75% on APP with Polygraph being the only thing left to transfer over. Hal29 im surprised myself with the speed. KeepingFaith83 I'm from New York City. Reapplied for JFK

[JCZ]

just got my FLETC 11/29. Then Duty station Douglas, Az

[merlin436]

One, the "100 mile" rule is a BP thing.

Two, it's a hiring rule. It forces new BP hires into stations that are at least 100 miles from the applicant's place of residence listed in their initial job application. It has nothing to do with where a person lives after being hired.

[Hal29]

Ok. Good, thanks for the correct info. That sounds a lot better.

[micdrop451]

No. The 100-mile rule is the address of your original residence. It has nothing to do with where you live once you get the job.

[DP23]

Hal29 micdrop451 Nogales for CBPO & Ajo or Nogales for BP. I'm in Phoenix so both are over 100 miles but from my understanding the 100 mile rule is only for BP. I also thought about Lukeville but I heard it's desolate as hell out there so I'll stick with Nogales & hopefully move to Tucson or Sierra Vista.

[mudboned]

Hey! Applied for VRA 18-13 and got referred for GS-7, but then applied for VRA 19-2 and got GS-9.

Currently on CBP Jobs, it shows that I have two applications going on, but the percentage has recently transferred over to the new GS-9 application. (Still 13% on both.)

Updated schedule:
Applied for 18-13: 9/18/2018
Written Exam: 9/20/2018
Referred for GS-7: 10/3/2018
E-QIP accepted: 10/19/2018
BI Packet Sent to OPR: 10/23/2018
Medical: 10/24/2018
PFT-1: Not Scheduled (Sent in PFT waiver with BPA application about a year ago, not sure if this is why they didn't schedule me)
Applied for 19-2: 11/2/2018
Referred for GS-9: 11/8/2018
SI: 11/13/2018
Passed SI: 11/14/2018

[Hal29]

Question? I was looking at different ports. I seen that the world trade port of entry in Laredo is not a 24 hour port. It runs from 8am-midnight. Is that a port you can select or is that a location that they have to appoint you to. I did not realize that there is more than 1 port in laredo.

[vik2500]

I think it’s something that is given to you by your port, they may be rotating bridges. Laredo has 3 bridges, 1 airport and I believe a train station area as well. And even if it closes at midnight, I believe there are always officers there, I report to Laredo on the 27th and I can let you know whatever I learn about the area.

[Hal29]

Ok sounds good. I appreciate that. Im leaning more towards az but I'm open.

[visions&goals]

Hello everyone, I just recently applied under the VRA announcement for both the GS-7 and GS-9.I am currently a permanent Federal Employee GS-11 but I have always wanted to do CBP.
I had to take the entrance exam 11/12/2018. (which was difficult)

How long does it take to receive results from exam ?
Anyone willing to share how the worklife/schedules are for the Dulles location ?

CBPO VRA 19-2- Took entrance Exam Already
CBPO VRA GS-9 19-2- Awaiting to see if I even qualify.

[vik2500]

I know when I took the exam they said 4-6 weeks, but I think I got my results in 2 weeks or less. I can’t remeber when I took the exam it was on a Saturday in March, and I had my results by the 29th

[mudboned]

About 2 weeks.

[Gs5183]

I currently have passed everything in CASS bc I transferred everything from another application. Today I failed my structured interview(one that I have passed before with BPA) . Extemely upset but hoping to appeal it if I can? Anyone ever try to do that

[Hal29]

I'm not sure you can appeal for the si. But i know you don't have to wait as long to reapply like you do with poly.

[micdrop451]

Gs5183 No way to appeal. You have another chance in 6 months compare to a failed poly in which you have to wait 2 years.

[DP23]

I'm the other way around I passed the CBP SI & failed the BP SI in May(reapplied 11/15). The six months goes fast & you can always transfer mostly everything back over to BP. Physical & SI are the other two things won't transfer.

[JPOL]

On my application manager, it says that I'm Frontline hiring 18-8, but in my email it says 18-1. Just realized this and was wondering if this discrepency may cause problems? Also is there a difference between frontline hiring and direct hiring? Currently sitting in process at 50% CASS, don't have a timeline, but approximately 6 months now. Still missing poly, drug, bi, and fitness exam 2. (Also what is in the 2nd fitness exam?

PSA: For all those who have their eQip rejected for what you feel is a dumb reason, go ahead and call the number, escalate to a claim to have a specialist look at it and approve it right away. (They have the same power as your investigator to push your eQip to the OPR). My eQip which took 4 months due to constant issues and changes on the investigators end, was completed within 3-4 days after I called.

[blackraiin]

I was in this boat as you’re describing. Mines got kicked back multiple times. I had a convo with my case manager asking if the eqip was being checked entirely. I was told yes until it got kicked back for section 10 twice. After seeing this kickback for section 10 twice I was really annoyed, I called my eqip manager but was unable to have a verbal convo as usual but later found out that day that, that person was fired. My eqip finally got pushed through by my friend’s case manager who was also going through the process with me. My eqip initially started sometime in November of 2016 and got sent off to OPR either April or May of 2017.

[mobyfish]

I say as longs its not a Direct Hire, you're good. DHs only get SWB port of entries