CBP officer

[leo1112]

Anyone otj can explain how field training works for cbp??

[ES90]

If you ask 10 different people in OFO from FTO's to upper management they'll all give you a different answer so I really can't help. My Port basically puts you straight into Primary and Secondary and has some classes spread out through your first month. Its sink or swim, which I liked.

[zFinest]

Different OJT for different ports. If you state the port you are applying to, someone from that port can possibly help you.

[leo1112]

Nj or ny area so ports / airports in these areas Jfk , LaGuardia ect

[Jr90037]

I’m hearing that the academy is getting a little more regimented and harder in the physical part

[merlin436]

Prior to 2008, OFO(and it's legacy predecessors) had no minimum retirement age, no
maximum hiring age restrictions and, in large part, it marketed itself to the late 30's to late 50's crowd as a second or retirement-bridge career. As such, the academies were designed with older, experienced folk in mind...lighter on the physical aspects, heavier on the academics.

Then there are females. OFO hires far more than most other federal LEO positions. Again, another reason to back off from top-end physicality levels.

[Evolution81]

oh noes..better get to working out fatty..LOL...(im fat but i run 3x a week..lol)

[ES90]

Good, it was a legitimate joke when I was there in 2017.

[merlin436]

The whole idea that an academy should be difficult and remove lots of people is questionable. If the pre-employment processes are done well and a proper background is done, then most problems should be culled from the process before the academy. A "difficult"academy is usually just window dressing to make an agency look like it's addressing real problems jumping on new hires and firing some people for largely trivial reasons.

Related, huge numbers complain about the polygraph and how it removes good people for petty reasons. Many want medical waivers, they want "advice" for the interview, they want to train to minimal physical standards and otherwise want to game the hiring process and do no more than the minimals needed to get hired. That's the true nature of the beast.

[Greencomms]

I was informed of my 24 April 2019 EOD in December and haven't heard a thing since. Still no point of contact or updates or anything. I've been checking my email every single day. Anyone else know how far out from your EOD before they contact you?

[Jgonz383]

I EOD June 3rd and was told that 2 weeks prior I would receive an email with instructions.

[KevinMO91]

It's 2 weeks prior to EOD to get final offer email, that means you should get it around the 10th. They should of told you that when you got the call. Either way don't worry until the 10th. I'm still waiting on my email but I don't expect it until the 23rd of this month.

[Trev928]

I’m in the same boat as you. My EOD is 4/24/19 and FLETC 5/9/19 Still haven’t heard anything. I live in Atlanta and my port is JFK. I still have to submit notice with my job. But as of 4/9/19 nothing. Everybody keep saying 2 weeks out, I guess we’ll see tomorrow

[zFinest]

If you got an EOD date, you will be fine. They send the information to the port that you are all done with the process. Now you wait until the port send you the welcome to CBP letter with your EOD time and location.

[MMatthews]

New here from 19-6 any advice completed the onboarding tasks last week 4/3.

[corsair]

I'm from 19-4 and what i've learned this far is don't quit your day job this is a very lengthy process, make sure to use the search function, and enjoy your time here.

[Thinkmango]

19-5 JFK. Medical scheduled 4/15 and PFT scheduled 4/16. PFT is just push-ups, sit-ups, and the step test? And what are the requirements for medical?

[corsair]

https://www.cbp.gov/careers/frontlin.../cbpo/app-proc

[Thinkmango]

What About blood pressure? I know mines was a little high but I've been eating pretty clean and working out, haven't gone to the doc to get it read.

[corsair]

I’m sure if it’s high enough they’ll require additional information - if that happens prepare for an even more extended wait time

[zFinest]

You will be fine. Don't think about it. Don't stress yourself. Practice and be prepared.

[Alpha0556]

So if you applied for OFO and did the Written, SI, PFT and Med, what, if anything transfers over to BPA?

[Nousername1]

Only medical, poly and background transfers over.

[Alpha0556]

Nousername1 understood, at least it saves a couple steps

[Talonderiel]

I have an application for both going. As Alpha0556 said, those are the only ones that work across the apps.... However it does seem to help move things along faster as they both follow slightly different orders for processing. Or maybe I'm just lucky? :P

[Hal29]

I figured why not. I've got nothing to lose. This is my last chance as I am reaching the cut off age. They said i could reapply so I did. I will attach all supporting documents when I do equip.

[I’m a ninja]

I hear you bud your basically going ALL IN ! Go for broke. I’m waiting to hopefully get it but pursuing other things as well better to have different options imo

[Hal29]

Repost.....

[fonzi7979]

Just wondering if anyone from 19-2 received email or phone call in regards to scheduling polygraph. If you picked JFK does it take place there or in the vicinity of your port.

[SPX]

19-2 and no call or e-mail yet. Just been keeping myself occupied and aware for any phone calls and e-mails.

I hit 50% on 03/22/19. I've read that a 19-3 got a call for a polygraph appointment a few days ago, should be a good sign.

[Crake]

19-2 waiting on poly as well

[Hicknad101]

Anyone here in the 19-4 process for Newark? Took the SI and passed April 1st. Heard the hiring is incredibly drawn out from here on out

[KevinMO91]

Hicknad101 I EOD to Newark next month, the longest thing that holds anyone up is medical if they state you need additional paperwork. Process alone seems to take 6 months or longer on average. So if you passed medical and its green your good, Next is Poly, some people do not seem to get poly's scheduled. Theres a lot of people are all the way back in like 18-3 hiring group and up sitting at 50% still waiting on poly. Once you pass poly the BI is left and that can be a long wait depending on your background and who is assigned. Looking at 1 month to over a year. Once that goes green drug test and "the call" come fast.

It is a very long wait and it can be all luck, both of the polys I took werent originally scheduled for me, I was offered both after the original applicants canceled. Yes, I took two polys. i also didnt have to wait on BI as I signed for provisional and it was granted. I got lucky and my process took 4 months from start to "the call" It will be 9 months from when I applied to when I start working on May 6th. Either way goodluck and keep applying to other places as well.

[leo1112]

KevinMO91 what you mean you were provisional so you didn’t have to wait for Bi?

[leo1112]

I’m from newark area as well , I got email to redo eqip it was rejected smh

[KevinMO91]

leo1112 when you fill out e-qip you can submit a form to request a provisional clearance, If they grant you it, you can get hired before your BI is done. Most people that get provisional seem to have the BI clear while they are in the academy

[MrAce]

Anyone else here a Security Guard with TWIC clearance from Homeland Security? Just curious.

[Talonderiel]

Hospital Security Guard (FL - unarmed); TWIC; Security clearance.... among a few other qualifications and certifications.

Looking for questions or advice? :P

[Hyper33]

Still waiting for the "call" for the CBPO position after being referred to the TSU a few weeks ago. Seems the BPA calls right away but with Customs there's a bit of wait, crossing my fingers the call comes soon.

[DMC1988]

Hyper33 it will come soon enough. Were you provisional clear?

[merlin436]

The BP needs far more new hires. They're also the favorite son. Don't figure on OFO becoming a priority for hiring anytime soon.

[Hyper33]

DMC1988 Yep, I'm pretty sure I signed it last year. Regardless, like a lot of people here, I been in the process for a little over a year and half so what's a few more weeks going do haha. It'll come sooner or later.

[Mike_lowrey]

Hello everyone,

I took the CBPO exam today and it wasn't easy, does anyone know when I should be receiving my NOR?

[MattCBP]

About 3-7 days on average

[Kels]

what grade was the exam for?

[Mike_lowrey]

Thanks Mattcbp,
I received my NOR and passed very excited. Wondering what could be next.

[nickg317]

Hi all. 19-4 here. Just thought I would post my timeline thus far.
From Long Island, trying to get into JFK. Seems like the process is going along quick so far, I'm sure the real wait will start after the SI.
Anyone else 19-4 for JFK??

1/10/19 Entrance exam
2/8/19 NOR
2/14/19 EQIP submitted
2/22/19 Medical exam
3/22/19 Fitness exam
5/2/19 SI scheduled

CASS at 25%
EQIP Pending
Fitness exam complete
Medical exam complete
SI pending
Poly pending
BI pending
Drug test pending
Final offer pending

[xknuckles]

wow 19-3 for JFK and my medical is still pending for two months now. My SI is this Monday

[nickg317]

xknuckles. Yeah I got pretty lucky and I never had any broken bones or surgeries... Goodluck! Let me know how it goes

[xknuckles]

nickg317 neither have I, don’t know what’s taking so long then lol

[nickg317]

xknuckles how did your SI go?

[merlin436]

https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/nationa...-duty-handguns

CBP awards new duty handgun contract to Glock.

[raudy06]

"With the award of this contract, CBP intends to transition all law enforcement personnel from the current .40 pistol to a 9mm pistol by the end of Fiscal Year 2021."

[SmokeScreen07]

This post, lists some of the rumored models chosen.

http://soldiersystems.net/2019/04/09...lock-handguns/

[KevinMO91]

raudy06 I saw that, but thats a timeline of when they expect EVERYONE to have it, it will be issued before that and will logically start at the academy. The question is how soon.

[douglasgene1]

They will have 3 models to choose from, this is coming from DHS. Hopefully they start giving them out for the new academy dates. My academy day is next week, I’ve shot the HK and wasn’t impressed with it. Shoots wells but very small on the hands...awkward feel for a guy with big hands