CBP officer

[MrAce]

Off the topic of hiring... What’s with CBPs rank structure? The uniforms and everything look great including the badges but the ranks make no sense. Like if you are a “Supervisor” you literally have that written on your badge... that’s so weird and demeaning... I mean CBP is considered a law Enforcment job, they should have Law Enforcment ranks. Instead of Supervisor it should be Seargant... just a thought. What do y’all think?

[Evolution81]

could care less...if you're worried about that...LOL you have a Loooong LEO career ahead of you...Loong meaning bad not good...I have seen county/city agencies with supervisor written on their cars....*shrugs

[MrAce]

Not worried about it, just commenting that it looks stupid... there’s nothing else’s to talk about seeing as that they take years to schedules peoples pollys

[merlin436]

CBP doesn't have a "sergeant" rank.

The rank structure goes back decades into the legacy INS and USCS eras.

[JOEAL]

I am in announcement 18-9 and my whole process is been kind of slow, i applied last year in June and as today 04/11/19 my process completion is at 75% just waiting for results of the DT which i don't have any doubts about it, and i guess final offer is next, guys a recommendation i can share is be patient always communicate with each department if anything is missing or needed more info, don't just wait for emails. good luck to all of us it this process, any questions let me know.

[MrAce]

I’m sure they are waiting to schedule my Polly for when I’m supposed to go on vacation so they can mess up another vaca for me

[David1984]

corsair how do you edit eqip? Because I contacted my case manager and he said that at this moment I would have to wait until it gets assigned to a investigator so I can make some corrections and edit my eqip.

[corsair]

After I submitted my original I realized I made a mistake so I reached out to my case manager and she rejected it for me. I'm assuming once it goes to OPR theres no more editing until it gets released back to you prior to BI. That being said I'll need to make some edits to mine once that happens as I'm getting married next month but I noted that in the comments of my original EQIP.

[Hal29]

Yeah man your process went fast. Not slow at all.

[Rich0987]

I have been lurking for a while...

18-3 DH and 18-5 VRA for CBP

Applied end of Dec.
Exam pass 01/12/18
E-qip sent 01/25/18
Medical 02/12/18
fit test 03/20/18
Extra medical 05/14/18
-received 05/21/18
Structured Interview 05/23/18
1st polygraph 09/26/18
2nd poly passed 10/16/18
E-qip recert 11/01/18
BI met w/ field agent 11/14/18
BI sent back to CBP 12/01/18
CBP Email Back from Shutdown 02/04/19
Drug (Pending)
BI (Pending)

I know some people have been waiting longer than me, but it always sucks seeing news that CBP is having a hard time hiring candidates... I'm here and waiting lol

[raudy06]

i have almost the same timeline as you just a few days off between things, im 18-3 regular announcement.

[JPOL]

Anyone that knows the process JFK (or any other port) on how they make travel arrangements for you? I've read somewhere that they might be able to fly you back every week from home to class free. Can anyone confirm this?

[zombiemap]

no such thing, You have to spend your own money if you want to come back for the weekends, which I doubt anyone it would cost too much.

[mobyfish]

I'm at JFK right now... You can either drive or fly down... the choice is yours... as far as the weekend goes, it's up to you, just make sure you're able to attend class monday morning at 730 am.

[zombiemap]

mobyfish what’s your work schedule like at jfk?

[merlin436]

Anyone that knows the process JFK (or any other port) on how they make travel arrangements for you? I've read somewhere that they might be able to fly you back every week from home to class free. Can anyone confirm this?

They will fly you from you port to FLETC to start training. They will fly you from FLETC to your port when you leave FLETC.

That's it. Your personal travel is all on your own time and own dime.

[Rich0987]

1.Do you get house hunting leave if you are going to be working in a different state from which you currently live in.

2.Can you get federal housing if the cost of homes are not affordable with gs5 pay

3.If you have been prescribed blood pressure medication after your medical exam do you need to inform cbp... if so who.

4.If you received a disability rating after applying and leaving the military do you need to inform anyone also?

Currently completed everything in the process except drug test and BI.

[MrAce]

Good questions, wondering the same for #1 and 2... no one seems to answer the legit questions people have on here... lol

[corsair]

These are the best questions I've read lol

[merlin436]

1. I doubt it outside of the odd circumstance.
2. Some ports have government housing on-site. The vast majority do not and do not offer any.
3. I am unsure. I imagine at the least you would have to notify FLETC medical when you arrived at FLETC.
4. I do not know.

[mobyfish]

I can’t speak for most ports but there are some ports that will alllow you leave after graduation. Just reach out to your training sup because more than likely you’ll be waiting for a post academy class to start.

As far as being able to afford rent/mortgage, that’s on you. You may have to join a roommate or something until you’re able to afford living on your own.

[Krash777]

jamoranto i am the same as you, just waiting on drug test.

[Keee562]

CBP Announcement 18-12
GS-9
Equip:8/2018 Completed
Medical Exam:9/2018 Pending
Fitness Exam:9/2018 Completed
Structured Interview:9/2018 and was fingerprinted Completed
Polygraph: Pending
Background Investigation: Pending
Drug Test: Pending

[Gdelgado0220]

Anybody in the process for announcement 18-4 ? If so where are you guys at in the hiring process?

[jgabrielgonz]

Waiting on the BI to be complete... all was submitted December 29th, 2018. Government shutdown didn’t help but hoping things come together soon for all of us!

[Srhernza115]

I’m 18-4. I took my drug test on Tuesday and that is my last step. Everything else is complete.

[Gdelgado0220]

I took my drug test last Thursday and met with my BI the day after. The drug test didn’t update on CASS yet and who knows how long it’ll take to clear the background investigation lol

[Scrappydoo]

Background complete on the app still waiting on further info

[Hal29]

Just took the new entrance exam. I was a little different. Finished in 3 hours. Not sure if that was good or bad...lol. how long it take most of you? We will we how I did. It will interesting none the least.

[rergang3]

Yea it wasn't great. I've had logical reasoning before but theirs just seemed tricky. Glad I passed though. I think it took me I think close to 2 hours. I found out two days later at 730 am. It was a Monday though so that's probably why I didn't get it on Sunday.

[Scrappydoo]

Hal29 when you got told what you were told did your background say complete in the app?

[Hal29]

No it did not say complete. I just received an email and that was it.

[Scrappydoo]

Hal29 thanks

[JDalhoff]

17-10 here! Got my green check for background investigation today. Took right at 2 months. Now the waiting game for the drug test!

[JDalhoff]

I was surprised with how fast background got passed, but I feel for some reason it’ll take a bit for drug test and then to know results. You know how everything is hurry up and then wait.

[JDalhoff]

And as I just typed that I got the call to go for drug test tomorrow.

[corsair]

LOL - keep typing good things will happen!

[Talonderiel]

Congrats!!!! The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter!

[dannyboy33]

Delete..........

[dannyboy33]

This has been deleted.

[Srhernza115]

So I finally got the call. I chose Blythe, Ca out of all the locations I was offered. I EOD June 17.

[Srhernza115]

Also I know I’m posting under the CBP forum but I’m going in as a BPA. There’s just more communication on this page.

[d2ep]

Oh ok!! I was like damn thats the first time I heard of those locations being offered

[Anthony_525]

Just curious, where did you apply from? San Diego?

[Srhernza115]

@ Anthony_525 I’m 2 hours east of San Diego, I live in a border town near Mexicali, Mex.
d2ep Yea sorry for the confusion lol

[corsair]

Not complaining but seems like a lot of good news coming the last few weeks - keep the ball rolling!

[Yongky Sunyoto]

im 19-3 and still stuck at 13%

[standtheman]

Yongky Sunyoto. 19-3 here at 38% waiting to clear my medical ... it has been more than 2 months already

[Luckyjack90]

It’s a long shot to ask, but did anyone’s process speed up or slow down after applying for a later GS9 announcement? I’m currently 18-8 GS 5/7 VRA, just applied for 19-7 GS 9 VRA. Both are for CBPO. Already have been selected for BPA GS9.

[mudboned]

They process both applications at the same time. Doesn't seem like mine sped up or slowed down at all.