CBP officer

[Vere Garcia]

N.N.. Thanks for the response (don’t know how to reply where you did sorry), I would have hoped that what the Polygrapher told me about waiting to be called to retake the polygraph would be true... He just said that and gave me false hopes... he even asked me if I were willing to have him again as my polygrapher and i said yes...
My application doesn’t show up anymore on the app... so I should just give up now...2 years waiting I cannot afford to do that... I needed the job now.

[N.N.]

I’m sorry for your situation bro, it really is unfortunate, but seems to be an all too common occurrence with the CBP poly. Unfortunately, if you received a Notice of Results saying you received an “unfavorable” determination, that overrides anything you were told before and is basically permanent for 2 years. I’m sorry to say...

[DP23]

Vere Garcia Don't beat yourself up too bad, it's other positions you can apply for.

[V_AntCBP]

There are other agencies you can apply, try local PD , TSA, ... wait 2 years and reapply to GS9 CBP/BPA... I'm still waiting on poly but I got applications in many other places.... Dont give up if you really want the job, Vere Garcia I've seen someone failed poly 5 times before getting the job....

[Vere Garcia]

I will try other agencies, but it is unfortunate that they tagged me as a liar and probably as a drug user (which I am not, have a clean criminal record, got the record for another job last year).
I will be checking and posting if anything good happens, but yeah I really wanted to be a CBP... guess it wasn’t the job for me... I even trained and studied like never before.

[LMC]

Sorry about the outcome. What city did you take your poly at?

[Edsarria]

I did my polygraph,the result was unfavorable,can i retake the polygraph after 2 years or this is one a time life are anyone here then happen the same thing are tried to retake after 2 years thanks

[DP23]

V_AntCBP you don't want these problems we go through lol. Poly isn't anything special lol

[LMC]

Edsarria DP23 Sorry about the outcome. Stay positive and you will have better luck next time around. Which location did you take poly at?

[DP23]

Don't be lol, I'm not worried about it. I took mine in Tucson, AZ LMC

[Edsarria]

I took my at miramar,florida,on two more year im trying to apply again,but i heard they just give u,one life opportunity.i don't know if is true or no

[N.N.]

Dang, it seems like a ton of people are failing the poly all of a sudden... Wonder what changed, back in the fall, it was sounding like almost everybody was getting favorable results...

[Hal29]

Very true. Disclose everything. Don't wait until after the testing to disclose.

[sixfour]

bonds525 I think it all boils down to the examiner. It's not possible that 60-70% of all applicants fail because of criminality or severe indiscretions. Something is not right. I'm glad the "telling them everything" strategy worked for you. It seems like it doesn't always work out like it did for you.

[DP23]

sixfour Thank you for saying that, I completely agree with you. bonds525 I don't disagree with you but you can't disclose anything more if you have nothing else to disclose.

[mobyfish]

Yeah man. Just be honest. If you don’t understand a question ask them to explain. If there’s something on your mind that you think qualifies tell them anyways. Because if you think about it while answering it might show as you being deceptive.

[kli0211]

Anyone had any luck recently reaching out about background investigations? Seeing a lot of recent announcements flying through while a handful of us are from 2017 announcements and waiting 7+ months for BIs to process for a total of 16+ months in the process

[bonds525]

21 months for me lol but I’m just waiting to be referred to TSU

[sixfour]

19-2 CBPO GS-5

11/27 App
12/18 Exam NOR
2/6 Eqip submitted
2/7 SI
2/8 SI NOR
2/12 Medical (not cleared)
2/22 PFT-1 (not cleared)

I've seen decent movement for the 19-X applicants. Have any of you gotten to the poly yet?

[sixfour]

well, it looks like my medical is on hold. Per javi87 I checked https://eas.chsmedical.com/ and had my medical under "further evaluation" I emailed them to see what the next steps are... The wait just got longer.

cbradshaw310 are you under "further evaluation"?

[cbradshaw310]

I had never looked there, but yes it says the same thing (further evaluation). It may say that for everyone, I'm not sure that they can specifically make that determination or if someone else has the say.. If you would let me know if you get a response that would be great!

[cbradshaw310]

sixfour I went ahead and emailed them and got the following response...

Your pre-employment medical examination arrived in our office and is pending review. This is a normal part of the process. Due to the current volume of applicants, we are unable to give you an estimated time in which your files will be reviewed. If, after review, additional information is recommended, you will be contacted by email. Please check your email and mobile app regularly for updates.

[sixfour]

cbradshaw310 I talked to CHS and they said they forwarded the results to CBP. I called CBP and said that they are backlogged as a result of the shutdown.... and per previous posts, the medical has to clear first before the poly.

[rergang3]

Just joined. But im part of the 19-4 hiring process. Anyone else?

[LMC]

19-4 here.

steps completed as of today

Entrance Exam (pass)
Eqip (submitted)
Structured Interview (pass)
Medical scheduled for 3/1

how far along are you?

[rergang3]

LMC Definitely not that far! I applied almost at the end of the process which might be why.

1-29-19 Applied
2-2-19 Entrance exam
2-4-19 Results
2-13-19 Referral

Haven't gotten any further instruction.

[LMC]

rergang3 yea, I believe I submitted my application early January.

[O_rod86]

So guys.. I got the call this morning .. and be advised it was a private call.. I have made my decision and called them back a moment ago. I've chose Boston, MA. Has anyone else heard anything back?!

---

_{75%
18-2 Announcement GS-9
11/22/17 - Applied
12/15/17 NOR of vacancy
12/28/17 - Medical Exam
1/26/17 - PFT 1
1/30/18 - eQIP released to OPR
3/8/18 - SI/Fingerprints
3/9/18 - SI NOR
5/18/18 - Polygraph - Valley Stream
5/29/18 Contacted to continue Poly
6/7/18 Continuation poly - DC
6/18/18 - Polygraph NOR
7/19/18 - eQip released again
7/30/18 - Received cards to redue Fingerprints
8/7/18 - Fingerprints received
8/10/18 - Background started
10/30/18 - BI Met with Coworkers
11/14/18 - Met with investigator
11/26/18 BI spoke with references
2/6/19 - Background Cleared
2/13/19 - Drug Test & received Self Medical email
2/14/19 - Received email Re-Cleared medically
2/19/19 - Referred to TSU
??- Drug Cleared
2/25/19 - The Call}

[O_rod86]

Guteks
I took the first set of dates offered. She did ask if the dates were good, if any weddings, trip planned i can be offered diff but I aid those were good..

Hal29 I know but def looking forward to a change. I have some family in MA.

[Guteks]

O_rod86 Thanks for answering. I just got the call and we have the same dates. I’m for San Francisco

[O_rod86]

Guteks Congratulations!! slowly but surely we will all be moving along. So I'm assuming that you chose CA.

[Guteks]

O_rod86 Yes, almost 2 years ago I chose San Francisco. I was hoping to get more options when I got the call but was not offered anywhere else. Not a big deal, too bad I can’t find any info about the SF port. I wonder if it’s airport or sea port.

[bonds525]

So I just got an email this morning and the reason I haven’t been refered to TSU is because my transcripts where no good. Luckily I just purchased them and sent them over with the quickness. Hopefully they receive them quick so I can move on to TSU

[raudy06]

small little hiccup, you should be good brother.

[LMC]

good thing is you were able to get the transcripts over to them quickly. did you have to provide transcripts for every school?

[bonds525]

LMC I did, I paid 20$ to rush it lol, better safe than sorry, I attached them when I first applied but I guess they weren’t good.

[Tremellio]

Any other 18-5 peeps out there? Here is my most recent timeline update:

CBPO 18-5 [Direct Hire] - Current CASS Progress: 50%

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
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
Fingerprint Card Request: July 11th, 2018, completed/submitted July 16th 2018
Submitted Additional Medical Info: July 19th, 2018
Medical Cleared: October 26, 2018
Polygraph: Scheduled: March 8, 2019
Background Investigation: In Progress
Drug Test: In Progress
Final Offer: Pending
EOD: Pending
FLETC: Pending

Total Timeline Length to Date: 382 days

N.N. This post legit put a smile on my face! haha Finally, right?

[N.N.]

Aaronag12 man that’s crazy! May I ask, do you have what you’d consider a relatively complex background? i.e. maybe a military background that would include multiple addresses? It seems most people don’t take longer than 6 months for BI to clear.

[Aaronag12]

I do not. 3 addresses all within same city never in any legal trouble, even the investigator told me should get by fairly quickly. Called the hiring center and they just said I was still under review at opr

[N.N.]

Aaronag12 man, I’m sorry that’s been your experience bro. It really seems like the wait times for some of these steps are just random from person to person lol. I’ll be taking my poly over 9 months since my SI.

[Hal29]

Gotta get past the poly first. Don't get to far ahead of yourself.

[LMC]

I have my medical coming up. Can you guys give me an estimate of how long the medical exam was? few minutes, hours?

would like to prepare my day accordingly.

Thanks everybody!

[cbradshaw310]

LMC it only took me 45 minutes to an hour once back there. I think I waited around 30 minutes beforehand, but it was because it was Christmas Eve and the urgent care was short staffed.

[LMC]

cbradshaw310 thank you!!

[N.N.]

Any dress code recommendations for the poly? I know they say to dress "comfortably" but also "professionally." At my current job, there's no dress code at all, so honestly anything more than jeans and a polo is a bit out of the norm for me lol.

[N.N.]

CAL0231 thank you!

[bonds525]

I wore my
College polo and some slacks with dress shoes

[mobyfish]

I showed up with sweat pants and a hoodie. I wanted to be as comfortable as possible.

[Hopejoy]

Deleted...

[Alpha0556]

Some of these wait times I’m seeing on here are cringeworthy. They need to get some Army recruiters in there and they would be up to staffing in a year

[LMC]

haha tell me about it. I just began my journey and reading this timelines makes me want to cry. ha!

[pnw360]

Army recruiters wouldn't be able to recruit enough people lol

[gaston]

Sooo i am 3 days away from my 1 year anniversary.....when i took my PFT........so there is that...

[sixfour]

wow... What was the hold up with the medical, if you don't mind?

[Luckyjack90]

Have you tried calling a recruiter about the hold up?

[d2ep]

WOW?!!! Yet I remember asking you about SI and about PFT.

[gaston]

Hold up for the medical was my eyesight. After my test, CBP wanted me to do a test with my own doctor. I sent that paperwork in. Then they needed more convincing about my eyes so i had to explain to them, via a letter, that i am able to work, operate etc with my current vision.

I have sent an email to the recruiter and received the same generic response err'body seems to get. Which basically just "we working on it"

[David1984]

I did my medical back in December but still hasn’t been cleared. The nurse and the doctor said that my hearing and eyesight are perfect. I contacted cbp on why is taking so long and they said to me that have received my medical packet and that it will be reviewed in the order it arrives due to the large amount of applicant.

My question how long it usually takes and how do you contact a recruiter?

thanks

[David1984]

Just checked my eas.medical.com account and it does say “further evaluation”. It’s pushing a little more than 12 weeks since I did my medical. I just hope that if they need any more documents that it doesn’t take 8 months to be contacted.

[NYJRM10]

It doesn't take 8 months to be "contacted". All we have are timelines posted to work off of. Based on what is posted, it looks to be about 12-16 weeks to be notified by MHC "if additional info is needed". Assuming you submit the info asap and it is approved, the total medical clearance turn-time, based on the small online sample size, appears to be 6-8 months in its entirety. Obviously YMMV.

[douglasgene1]

12/2017-06/2018 is when my medical was. Just sit back and wait, you're recruiter wont be able to tell you anything better. If they do they are like a military recruiter and is lying to you hahah

[Anthony_525]

Everyone is different as you can see. Mine cleared in a week.