CBP officer

[raudy06]

UPDATE: 18-3 here. Currently sitting at 63%

My background was submitted in late November, I have been waiting ever since for adjudication. A few days ago I received an email from OPR (wont share it because it looked like a personal one not a general dept email) stating they were ( FINALLY) in the process of adjudicating my background but they needed to verify some information that they could not verify . They sent me a letter that was password protected and in the letter it said they were considering removing my tentative offer of employment but that before that happens i was given 15 days to reply and provide all the additional info so they can confirm and still consider me.
I replied already and attached all the necessary proof, now I'm waiting again. The letter said they will respond as soon as possible,, lets hope that is true.

Anybody else has gone through this before? how long did they take to reply?

[raudy06]

DMC1988 it was something about an affidavit that I did for a family member to come to the US ( i had to show proof of docs because they "could not find him" ) that was easy to fill out and something about a traffic ticket. i wrote an statement about that issue. ( didn't write like a degenerate lol)

[DMC1988]

raudy06 any news on this buddy?

[raudy06]

nope, sent a follow up email and got no response, it has been a month since my response. How about you? DMC1988?

[DMC1988]

Nada man. Got a email saying that it has “progressed” to personnel security, but I guess that really means nothing.

[Swsports22]

Question for everyone, after you apply to an announcement and your status on USAjobs changes are you guys getting ‘referred’ or ‘selected’. Also everyone is getting this email, right?

[standtheman]

which port and which announcement are you?

[Swsports22]

This is the 2nd announcement I applied for. Initially i applied to DH 18-7. I just finished my drug test for one. Was supposed to be the last step but bc my medical was too far out I’m now being scheduled for another one. Should be the final step. However, I was told by headquarters at one point that bc the announcement was a DH I can only be offered the southern border. Since then Baltimore has opened so I applied to that announcement. Today I was referred, got a few emails and my USAjobs status changed to ‘selected’. The first announcement I applied for said ‘referred’ and still does. So I was wondering if anyone else has had to status go right to ‘selected’

[Hal29]

My said selected from the start. They told me it's just a new thing they added when you sign your tentative selection papers.

[EE302]

once i started getting emails from CBP i didnt even look at what usa jobs were saying.

[Staerr]

Removed...

[Maddoxthe13th]

How are the other 19-1 cbpo’s doing? I’m at 50% now. I picked Seattle. Has anyone moved forward?

[Hopejoy]

19-1 at 63%.

[Maddoxthe13th]

You two are former Leo or a vet no? I just work tsa is all so I won’t be pushed through faster

[Hopejoy]

I believe TSA officer are desired by CBP and I just heard that TSA will be sending officers to help out at the board.

[pnw360]

I'm 19-1 VRA and at 50%. I'm from the Seattle area as well but my location is TBD

[Hopejoy]

What are the pros and cons for Corrections Officer and Juvenile Detention Officer?

[Hopejoy]

Is it because juveniles are more challenging than adults?

[Hal29]

Juveniles have the mindset of just that. They commit crimes just like adults but seem like they should be entitled and spoiled. The state of Texas is horrible for this. These are 16-19 year old kids. The state wants us to spoil them, treat them like 5 year olds. They get incentive days where they get games, food, incentives. They get recreation from 8am to 8pm. They are dangerous. If they assault you they are not held accountable because the prosecutor won't prosecute them. But if you try to restrain them they will fire you and even press charges on you. Saying excessive force. They don't even want us using o.c. spray anymore. It is dangerous for jco' s. This is all due to the new executive director and superintendent who are as liberal and wacky as they get. Which is crazy because gov. Abbot hired them. It is awful but it is a paycheck and need the insurance. County is not so bad but state is horrible and scary. These are murders, rapists, gang bangers and drug dealers and we can't do anything.

[rergang3]

I can attest to what Hal29 is saying about juvie. I did it in Texas and it is awwwwwwful! Juveniles have more rights in there than we do it feels like sometimes. Also, like previously mentioned, they have no concept of what they do currently directly effects where they go when they age out. They think they're gonna go home when in reality they're going to the big house.

Hal29, wouldn't happen to work at Gainesville, would ya?

[Jr90037]

I’m a probation officer n work with juvenile true story

[EE302]

I guess i should have asked this at my SI but does anyone know if the Baltimore port is the Harbor seaport or Airport? or either both?

[Staerr]

So what are the shifts that’s worked down in Arizona? I can’t find anything and I forgot to bring that up to the recruiter. Are shifts 10, 12, 16 hours? I know they say you’ll be doing overtime for like forever so is that 16 hour shifts 7 days a week? Is the work week like law enforcement, 3 on 2 off etc?

[merlin436]

Scheduling depends on the port. 8 hour shifts are standard. 10 and 12 hour shifts might be a possiblity...dependent on location. I have never seen a 16 hour scheduled shift.

Overtime availability depends on port. Overtime scheduling is also port specific...but basically no port could support a 16 hour, 7 days a week schedule...and if one could, soon enough that Officer would run afoul of th 45K premium pay cap and then be removed from that scheduling. Many ports are not all that heavy in overtime agency-wide.

Scheduling is also port specific. Most 8 hour shifts I would say run 6 on, 2 off with a three day weekend every 5th and 6th week...but as I said, it's all specific to the port.

[Staerr]

Okay, thank you!

[Scrappydoo]

I heard its 6am to 2pm then 2-10 then 10-6... 8hr shifts you work 6 days then off 2 days and that continues until you get to a weekend and you would get a 4 day weekend

[Staerr]

Scrappydoo Okay thanks, that makes sense! Doesn’t sound too bad without the overtime.

[ontherunn]

Well, today marks 1 year since I first applied. Still sitting at 50%, waiting for poly going on 9 months now. What a bummer.

[PATEL1990]

Same here! 18-8 applicant and im nearing the one year mark. I have a recruiter who works at the port I applied to who is looking into it for me. Hopefully there is something she can do, but I'm just staying hopeful at this point. Being patient sucks, but its the only option I get to exercise!

[fonzi7979]

ontherunn 9 months not so bad you will probably be next for the poly I’m also looking to get the call for the poly as well hoping to get the call for JFK. Good luck to you I may see you at the academy if 19-2 announcement gets called for the poly soon

[Evolution81]

get used to it...thats normal for 98% of the process

[Rmalard]

I am at FLETC now. Few comments..No one in my class spent less than a year to get here..some two years, If your a vet and or Leo use that one to apply more options on port as well as other things and its worth the time! If you want a very well paid LEO job..The time it takes and the road blocks you hit suck Just keep going! Any questions just ask

[chipperjones]

where are peoples stations? SYS I assume? hows it looking if someone wants LAX?

[Scrappydoo]

Any specifics needed when attending FLETC. I'm scheduled for July 15th.

[Rmalard]

Im stationed in MIA. VRA gets to choose from most everything available. LAX was one of mine but that was a few months ago. they change according to need month by month.

[Copcat1983]

19-2 announcement poly this month. Hope that helps those who are patiently waiting...

[fonzi7979]

Hey Copcat1983 thanks for sharing I’m in 19-2 not for Phoenix but for NY. Did you receive email?

[David1984]

I’m at 19-2 as well and I received a text and an email this past Tuesday. fonzi7979

[Bam2323]

I've been under medical review for about 5-6 months now.. I was curious what my CASS percentage was at so i checked online today and it says I am finally at 50% and it says Medical- Completed.. before it would say 38% and pending.. Does that mean i was finally cleared by the medical dept? i havent received an email stating i was cleared, it was just updated on CASS....

[Hopejoy]

It should be cleared. You can also check your status on https://eas.chsmedical.com/

[David1984]

Bam2323 yes that means that you have completed the medical portion. You got lucky they didn’t require you for additional paperwork. And you won’t get an email from them just the update on the CASS.

[Bam2323]

Hopejoy thank you!

David1984 i was asked for additional paperwork, turned it in last October and now is when my CASS finally says completed

[barnes14]

So does the polygraph person directly say, "You passed"? Has anyone ever got "I don't have a problem with your results, and I'm sending it to quality control? It seems odd that he didn't just say pass.

[Evolution81]

all polygraph results are sent to QC regardless..if you passed most of the admins will tell you right there..mines did

[TheChicagoKid1990]

Just got the call! EOD 28Aug Chicago

[mariosa83]

Congratulations man!

[PA_Ed]

CBPO Direct Hire 19-8:

Written Test - 5/6
Written Test Results - 5/9 (84%)
Accepted CoE - 5/15
Completed OnBoarding - 5/15
Received Applicant ID for eQip - 5/20
SI Invitation received 5/20 - 6/3

Aside from the typical "I signed an NDA" what can anyone offer regarding the SI? Any tips, tricks, questions to practice for/expect? Expected time to complete SI? How many CBPOfficers are interviewing me? Are questions situational or "tell me about a time you dealt with a difficult manager"?

Thank you

[standtheman]

As you know we have to sign the nda form to not discuss anything outside the room so i cannot say or given out any information at all.all i can tell you is be confident about your answer. Trust me, is easy and is not complicate as you think .

[David1984]

PA_Ed check this out Incase you haven’t some useful tips https://www.cbp.gov/careers/car/cbpo-interview

[PA_Ed]

Thank you both very much

[House2560]

Take your time and think before saying anything, be detailed as possible.

[fonzi7979]

To All that are in 19-2 announcement for CBP. I have been reading through the forum and I have seen some have been called and scheduled for the poly. I am curious if anyone that is in 19-2 and is seeking for JFK did anyone receive email or call for the poly lately. Any feedback back is always appreciated and good luck to all with this long process.

[JStyleszx]

Don’t expect a Poly till next year, especially in JFK. Long line buddy . 18-11 but reapplied to 19-3 & its far from my mind. Apply for other things while you wait .

[House2560]

I'm for JFK too, i was given a printout by the officers stating if no reply for a poly is given within 10-16 weeks i have to email someone listed on the paper