CBP officer

[Swsports22]

Is anyone on here that has accepted an offer with CBP a current federal employee? If so, did you speak to them about pay matching if you make more than the starting salary for CBP? Ive inquired about the pay from TSU and all I’m getting is that once my SF-75 is sent by my current agency that the Pay Setting Unit will review it. Just hoping to see if anyone has any answers about it. Thanks

[Elgin_87]

Swsports22 That Is a great question. I would like to know that as well. I currently make more than a 9-1, I'm hoping they will match it, but at the same time I am not going to turn it down either. I'll make it up on the back end.

[Rmodel1965]

I wonder this as well. Currently on a Ws pay scale for Leo's. Currently equalivent in pay to something like a gs12. Wonder if I could start as a 9 step 10

[Hal29]

Has anyone seen Trumps new proposal to reorganize or even shut down opm? Just curious as to how this would affect us. I guess he is trying to move the duties to dod and gas. Any thoughts on this? Is it a plus or a negative? I guess the issue is hiring, severely breaches among others.

[MrAce]

Well seeing that people have been waiting over a year for a Polly I don’t think it would make things any more horrible and outrageous. They should just fire all the people that do the hiring for this circus

[merlin436]

Who knows?

Other agencies will pick up those duties, when needed.

Specifically to CBP/OFO...I've always thought that we should run our own hiring...and do it locally.

FWIW, signs point to OFO needing 1200 additional CBPOs in FY2020 and an additional 600 CBPOs each following year until FY25(3000 more in total). That doesn't figure in the thousands of CBPOs lost in attrition over those years.

So...hiring numbers ought to be good...regardless of who's running the hiring show.

[Hal29]

Just curious as to whether the hiring process would change or not. If they would keep the flow, change hiring standards. Curiosity that's all.

[CBPO.BPJ]

My progress so far. for CBPO (OFO) Announcement DH 18-6..

Applied for CBPO- 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
Rescheduled Polygraph on 2/26/2019- Scheduled for 3/4/2019
Polygraph canceled and rescheduled on 2/28/2019- Scheduled for 3/6/2019
Polygraph canceled and rescheduled on 3/1/2019- Scheduled for 3/8/2019
Polygraph Verbally PASSED and GUARANTEED 100% according to examiner as they stated they submitted my info- 3/8/2019
Polygraph Passed on CASS APP- 03/12/2019
Contacted by BI & Scheduled to meet on 04.22.2019 for 04.26.2019
Met with BI- 04.26.2019
WILL MEET WITH BI FOR THE SECOND TIME TO FINALIZE BI TOMORROW- 05.15.2019
Completed BI- 06.14.2019
Completed Drug Screening/Pending Results- 06.18.19


CASS APP 75%

Drug- Pending
Final Offer-Pending


My progress so far. for BPA Announcement DH 19-4

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
SI Scheduled on 03.11.2019 for- 04.8.2019
PFT.1 Scheduled Notice on 03.13.2019- for 03.20.2019
SI Scheduled on 03.11.2019 for- 04.08.2019
PFT.1 Completed- 03.20.2019
SI/Fingerprints Completed- 04.08.2019
SI NOR- 04.09.2019 (PASSED)
Contacted by BI & Scheduled to meet on 04.22.2019 for 04.26.2019
Met with BI- 04.26.2019
WILL MEET WITH BI FOR THE SECOND TIME TO FINALIZE BI TOMORROW- 05.15.2019
Completed BI- 06.14.2019
Completed Drug Screening/Pending Results- 06.18.19


CASS APP 75%

Drug- Pending
Final Offer-Pending

[zaad]

Congrats those poly rescheduling must of been hard for you... almost there keep it up!

[CBPO.BPJ]

zaad yes they were long.............

[PA_Ed]

Can anyone clarify If I am eligible for GS-9 with 2 years of full time cyber security experience (45 hours of work per week) and a Bachelor Degree from PSU (graduated May 2017)? Thank you

[CBPO.BPJ]

I believe so... if you apply for it, it should let you know if you qualify for it or not. Just give it a shot

[corsair]

CBP Officer Qualifications for the GS-9:
There are three (3) ways to qualify for the CBP Officer position at the GS-9 grade level: specialized experience, graduate education, or combination of specialized experience.

1. Specialized Experience for CBPO GS-9

One year of specialized work experience that demonstrates the ability to:

Make rapid, accurate judgments and decisions with respect to the application of the regulations, instructions, and procedures for importing and exporting merchandise to and from the United States, or
Enforcement and administration of laws relating to the right of persons to enter, reside in, or depart from the United States

2. Or Graduate Education for CBPO GS-9

Two full years of graduate level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (or expect to complete within 9 months from the closing date of the announcement) (e.g., criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, corrections and rehabilitation, justice studies, homeland security, forensic technology and forensic psychology) at an accredited or pre-accredited college or university.

3. Or Combination of Specialized Experience and Graduate Education for GS-9

A combination of graduate level education completed in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, corrections and rehabilitation, justice studies, homeland security, forensic technology and forensic psychology) at an accredited or pre-accredited college or university AND specialized work experience. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

https://www.cbp.gov/careers/car/cbpo-qual-aid#9exp

I'd say no - but you could always try and they reject it

[Mike_lowrey]

Anybody have a contact # to inquire about my medical exam. 1 month since the date of and no progress yet along with the eqip

[Stevent518]

No use in contacting them since you’ll get a voicemail every time you call them and a generic email every time you email them. I’ve been contacting them every week.

[Hopejoy]

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[Swsports22]

Wrong forum

[Hopejoy]

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[Talonderiel]

... that's not how forums with sub-topics and individual posts work. But then again, this is a post with 3857 pages and been running for over a decade. Maybe the rules dont exist here. Lol

[YOUNG718]

Correction officer position???

[Hopejoy]

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[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 - Scheduled for 6/3
e-Qip submitted - 5/22
Application Update to 13% - e-Qip check mark 5/28
Completed SI - 6/3
CBP SI NoResults - Passed 6/5
Application Update to 25% - Structured Interview check mark 6/5
Fitness Exam Invitation received 6/5 - Scheduled Wednesday 6/19
Fitness Exam Passed - Completed 6/19
Application Update to 38% - Fitness Exam Check Mark 6/21
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CBPO 19-9:

Applied to new announcement for Philadelphia - 6/18
Written Test Results - 6/21

[November11th]

You had to retake the test?

[PA_Ed]

No sir - results just carried on over

[TP3]

Looking at the latest announcement, did they remove the polygraph test from the hiring process?

[Swsports22]

Negative. That would have to be approved by Congress. Won’t happen

[Nousername1]

Polygraph information on the job posting is located under additional information.

[Hopejoy]

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[Talonderiel]

So I emailed OFO Hiring center to check why my CASS apps don't match (CBP/BPA) and got a response saying all my steps are done and I should receive an email for TSU referral.

Then yesterday I got the phone call to meet with the BI to go over what looks like a simple file and a few flags from my initial case manager.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel.... just not sure how deep in the tunnel I still am. :P

Side note: my local PD app is also in background phase before finalizing for the hiring board at the end of the month. Exciting, decisive times are coming!

[Maddoxthe13th]

Did your results carry over for border patrol? I’m cbpo at 50% and just applied to border patrol both gs9

[Talonderiel]

Maddoxthe13th, yes it all carried over to each application.... and because my apps are so old (originally started in 16-xx), I've been asked to schedule the PFT2 test they stopped doing after 17-3 :/

[tyrell_jones3400]

Question With Baltimore, do most new hires go to the airport or seaport. I did not ask which one they were sending me to..... also what’s the schedule, man power, OT, moral etc in Baltimore.

[ES90]

In general, seaports are usually a biddable position reserved for those with seniority. You'll be starting at BWI in all likely hood. I don't know anything about the Port so I can't comment.

[Hopejoy]

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[EmmettaBrown01]

How is it that a 19-1 moves faster then an 18-10 and I’m military, I’ve only had two dang jobs my whole life how long should my BI take? This is bs if you ask me been over 8 months since passing the polygraph! So frustrating this hiring process!

[Talonderiel]

@EmmettaBrown01.... cant count me as a true 19-1. Both my applications were started in Nov of 2014. I just got hit with a 3 year recall in 15 when I was midway through the process. I came off the recall and had to start all over again.

But the process seems to be very regionally dependent and random. :/

[corsair]

Its frustrating because you're comparing yourself to other people.

[V_AntCBP]

you are 18-10 and passed poly 8 months ago? How is that possible and fair? lol I'm 18-8 and have been waiting for poly for 10.75 months already and counting... lol EmmettaBrown01 joke aside, I know what you meant... frustrating as heck looking at people applied after you and they are flying by... and here you are... waiting....

[JPOL]

Class announcement numbers have no relevancy in regards to hiring speed. Confirmed this on the phone a while back.

[Hal29]

Well I'm thinking Santa Teresa maybe my spot to go too. Been in new Mexico for 3 days now, will be here another 4 days, then going up to Colorado. Not going to lie. I love it here in New Mexico. Santa Teresa is 23 minutes away from el Paso and some other nice neighborhoods.

[Hopejoy]

Going there and exploring the area is best way to do it.....

[Danieldv9]

So I’m from El Paso and speaking to recruiters and people that have applied from here tell me that it is very hard to get a port in el paso or new mexico as they are in high demand

[Hal29]

Well new Mexico is on the job announcement. Columbus and Santa Teresa. No vacancies for el Paso.