CBP officer

[CBPO.BPJ]

Hi every one! so I took the chance in applying for BPA to see if it actually moves faster and to my surprise I THINK it did. The reason why I say "I THINK" is because it to good to be true. I first applied for Direct Hire CBPO (OFO) about a year ago (in March) and I took my polygraph in which the examiner stated I passed, but shortly after I received an email stating I had to retake it.. Then After they rescheduled me it was canceled due to the government shutdown in which everything was on hold. Then I received and email stating that the shutdown was no longer therefore my hiring process was again active. When I didnt here from them after that, I said let me give it a go on BPA to see how does that go.. well here are the results so far...

Applied for BPA- 01.27.2019
Completed Online Assessment- 01.27.2019
Entrance Exam Taken- 02.01.2019
NOR for Entrance Exam- 02.04.2019 (Passing Score 96%)
NOR & Notice of Referral- 02.13.2019
Tentative Selection- 02.13.2019 (Selected)
Accepted Tentative Job Offer- 02.14.2019
Completed Questionnaire- 02.14.2019
Signed PSR.1- 02.14.2019

Now just waiting for a call I'm guessing????

Would anyone happen to know how did that move so fast and what would be my next step and/or when?? Does this really mean I am a new hire as it stated on the webpage (Welcome New Hire)? Please anyone have some information or opinion, please let me know.

Thank you!

[Mkebdani]

Hal29. I agree sir. I just wish the hiring staff was more responsive. It's also very confusing especially with all this talk about Border security and the need of more officers and yet the hiring process is rigorous and long.

[Hal29]

Agree with you a 100%

[OKCsparrow]

CBPO.BPJ Any progress on the bpa application?

[CBPO.BPJ]

OKCsparrow I was contacted this Monday via phone by CBP to take my poly on next Monday..

[bonds525]

So I’m officially done with everything, drug test cleared today, I’m sitting at 88% just waiting for a job offer.

[douglasgene1]

they will call you from (972) 857-2900, save it in youre phone. You cant call it back you can just accept the calls

[bonds525]

douglasgene1 thanks bro

[O_rod86]

Nice, very exciting!

[Srhernza115]

Congrats! You’re on your way.

[RJ_Jersey]

I'm at 50% for more than 6 months..(Nothing rejected nor additional reviewed required). poly still not moves forward smh....

haha ditto

[RJ_Jersey]

BTW this is where I'm at still with CBPO (OFO)

Applied-03/30/18
Exam-4/3/2018
NOR-4/12/18
Tentative Selection Letter-4/20/18
Eqip Rejected-5/2/18
Medical-5/3/18
PFFT-5/3/18
Eqip NOR to OPR-5/4/18
PFFT Passed- 5/5/18
Medical Passed- 5/19/18
SI-6/14/2018
SI Passed-6/15/2018
Polygraph scheduled-11/9/18
Polygraph Verbally PASSED- 11/9/18
Retake Polygraph Scheduled for 1/7/2019- on 12/16/2018 but canceled due to shutdown

CASS APP-50%

Poly-Pending
BI-In Progress
Drug-In Progress
Final Offer-Pending

you were given a verbal pass for your Poly, but they had you retake it?

[CBPO.BPJ]

Yes RJ_Jersey but I haven't taken the retake yet..

[Steelburg]

Once background clears what’s the average time frame to receive the “call”

[Hal29]

It shouldn't be long before you hear about drug test and hear from tsu. When did it clear and what announcement?

[Steelburg]

Anyone know the time frame On receiving the “call” once backgrounds have cleared?

[Steelburg]

Hal29 Ive already taken the drug test and my BI just cleared today. I’m 19-1 VRA

[douglasgene1]

wont be long

they will call you from (972) 857-2900, save it in youre phone. You cant call it back you can just accept the calls

[Hal29]

wow that's quick. You just applied recently and got all that done?

[pnw360]

Crazy fast. I'm 19-1 and VRA also and I'm still waiting on my BI to clear and to take the drug test.

[Steelburg]

douglasgene1 Thanks for info!!!

[shawnk]

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[HillbillyKY]

Does anyone know overtime opportunity/availability at IAD Dulles International Airport?

[Hal29]

I was wondering the same thing at nogales.

[merlin436]

I can't say with 100% certainty but large ports like Dulles and Nogales typically have decent sized overtime budgets. Nothing obscene like the usual SYS budgeting...but far over the average for ports.

[HillbillyKY]

Awesome I’m hoping there is opportunities to get overtime frequently is why I was asking.

[douglasgene1]

I would say anything in Arizona will have overtime, they were pushing hard for me to go there.

[Rachel Payne]

I have my medical next week, what should I expect when I go?

[N.N.]

It’s like going to the Dr. for a checkup.

[Hal29]

With the added detail of an extensive vision and hearing testing.

[Mkebdani]

It's a physical exam in addition to vision and hearing tests.

[xknuckles]

There’s no dress code is there?

[N.N.]

At long last, I have FINALLY been contacted to schedule my poly!!! I’ll be taking it in a few weeks almost 9 months to the day of passing my SI. Thank goodness!!

[Dcherise18088]

Congrats! I'm hoping this bodes good news for me soon as well! Since our medical cleared around the same time and we waited about the same time

[Mkebdani]

So happy for you. It gives me hope that my turn is closer. Good luck

[fsi1212]

N.N. you're lucky you passed medical so quick. I turned in my extra paperwork 9 months ago and it's still "in line for nurse's review". I'm actually writing a letter to my representative to open a formal inquiry into the hiring process. I'm a VRA applicant and it's absolutely ridiculous to have us wait so long willing to work for the government.

[N.N.]

Thank you all for the kind words

[TESLA3]

N.N. Congrats Man, did they call you or email?

[ontherunn]

So I'm kind of nervous now. I've been reading that some people are getting phone calls for their Poly instead of an email. I changed my phone number a few months ago and I'm beginning to wonder if that is why I haven't heard anything. It's been 6 months since SI.

[Hal29]

Contact your case manager and inform them of the number change. Should of done that right away. Polygraph is always done by phone and then a follow up email.

[Hal29]

Both of mine were done by phone.

[ontherunn]

I called and there were no options to press for my specific situation. It also did not give me any option to speak to a live person, it just hung up on me. I'm sorry if its been answered before but I really need someones help in regards to how to contact them.

[DP23]

My poly was by email but it came three days after contacting them to update my job & home address.

[MrAce]

Any particular number they call for the Poly? I get so many spam calls a day I’m nervous I’ll miss it.

[bonds525]

They emailed me when I had mine, no phone call

[Hal29]

If they call they will leave a message.

[douglasgene1]

i was emailed only no phone call

[NYJRM10]

"If" they call (they will 100% email), it will show as El Paso Texas.