CBP officer

[Hewho]

Hello everyone, quick question. I have this guy that swears that BP is hiring now without a poly or fit tests. That all you have to pass are the medical and the interview. Which i find hard to believe. I know theres rumors going on since trump wants to get rid of OPM. But how true is this and for those.of you who know how will it affect the app process if OPM is removed?

[YOUNG718]

Lol without poly or fit tests huh?? For a Federal Law Enforcement position, you don't need to be vetted or pass a physical fitness test, here's a badge and gun! OPM?? Who cares about accountability!! Anyone can apply and will be hired!!

[merlin436]

The polygraph is Congressionally mandated.

As far as how difficult is to actually get hired...do your own math, look at the minimum standards and figure that the BP needs to hire many thousands of BP Agents to get caught up and OFO isn't all that far behind the BP in terms of the thousands of CBPOs that they need to hire as well.

Figure 4% attrition, at best. Toss in the fact that historically OFO hired many people for shorter careers in their 40s, 50s and 60s who, since 12D enhanced retirement came along with it's mandatory "maximum" hiring age in 2008, haven't really been hired this last decade...instead that burden has pushed onto the already stressed under-40 applicant pool. Basically we have an ever increasing need for greater amounts of hires and a shrinking applicant pool...

The BP doesn't fare much better. They like to run younger, 95% male and 95% Hispanic/White. Along with that...they are far more into using their Academy as a tool to cull out those on the lower end of fitness standards, as well as for more arbitrary removals as well.

[Hewho]

Thanks everyone. Thats what i told him as well. Its a federal job so they wont just hire anyone that applies. But he kept saying it was true that one of his friends told him as well and hes a local police officer. Like that makes it true lol.

[Hopejoy]

For a lot of people is a wishful thinking, the poly is an important step and it is not going away any time soon.

[Hopejoy]

Polygraph Examination: The CBP Officer position is a polygraph-required position. You must take a polygraph exam and have favorable results in order to continue in the pre-employment process. For more information and videos about the polygraph process, please see Polygraph Examination.

Polygraph Reciprocity: CBP may accept the results of a prior Federal polygraph exam in lieu of a CBP polygraph exam. You will receive information to request reciprocity in your Background Investigation package.

Polygraph Waiver: Certain veterans may be eligible to obtain a polygraph waiver. You will receive information to request a waiver in your Background Investigation package.

[Hewho]

Thats what i thought as well. Thanks!

[Talonderiel]

Well to add to the joy of speaking with the BI tomorrow... I now have a PFT-2 to take on Wednesday, and that's 1 of 2... ???

Got an email from CBP Hiring to schedule a test for each application since they are both older than 17-3. I was hoping to not have to do them. Lol

[PA_Ed]

I completed my Structured Interview on June 4th and was not able to complete my fingerprints post interview because the machine was down.

Same day 6/4, I emailed CBPHiringSI@cbp.dhs.gov and asked how to proceed - was not the most helpful route. They responded on 6/5 and informed me they would mail me a finger print card and 3 weeks later, I have not received any correspondence via mail.

Any suggestion on who to speak with / how to resolve this? I wish to remain a proactive applicant, thank you

Ed

[Stevent518]

I wasn’t even told to get a fingerprint scan when I had my structured interview

[JPOL]

Should contact whoever is your case manager and let them know that you have not received it. IIRC if you don't do finger prints they automatically withdraw your application.

If you want to be a pro-active applicant, always call, keep on top of your situation, always have someone to talk to and know who to speak too. I'm 18-8 and got my final selection letter a while back, but during the eQIP and BI phase, I was getting pushed back until I kept on calling people until things got done for me.

[PA_Ed]

JPOL, would you mind PM'ing me please? I would really like to get a few point of contacts from you.
Thank you

[November11th]

Who took their Structured interview at JFK. How was it?

[MrAce]

It was good, no issues. Ran smoothly

[MrAce]

Dress to impress, shave, wear a suit if you are a guy. These are New York Italians, if your from NY you know what I mean. Keep it real and professional

[November11th]

MrAce Thanks, I am a female. But I understand what you’re saying.

[bonds525]

Do we need to be cleared by our primary care doctor for training prior to arriving at FLETC? When I got my final selection letter it stated that we needed to regardless if we have been cleared by the hiring center?

[MadameAshley]

Is the Psychological portion the final part of the Customs position? If you pass, how long the process usually is from the moment you passed that portion till the academy?

[bonds525]

There is no psych portion

[MadameAshley]

Oh I guess wrong position then.

[merlin436]

There probably should be some sort of psyc component. Alas...

[pnw360]

Got my poly coming up soon. Clean shaven or just make sure the beard is nice and trimmed up?

[bonds525]

Doesn’t matter, they aren’t interested in that

[MrAce]

Shave, don’t listen to anyone that tells you not to. At the end of the day if it’s up to them would they rather give the benefit of the doubt to someone who is clean shaven and professional or someone with a beard. I have a beard as well but always go clean shaven to any Police Interviews or whatever.

[Elgin_87]

I agree with bonds525 It doesn't matter.

[Gdelgado0220]

You don’t have to shave. I have a beard and just made sure it was nice a trimmed up. I EOD next month so trust me, you don’t have to shave . Just make sure it’s clean

[Ix360xI]

Does JFK have a long wait? They’ve been having job posting for 2 month now I hope the process is quicker this time around.

[Talonderiel]

Just reapplied for a GS9 CBPO announcement closing at the end of the month. Didn't realize how much my resume changed since the initial start of this process.

I did see that they are now offering 33%, 25% and 15% incentive pays for certain areas. I might have to reconsider AZ and CA now. And for some reason ME and ND are also on there?! :P

[pnw360]

Have you ever been to northern ND?? lol

[merlin436]

I've worked in ND.
In many ways, rural northern border ports are far harder to live/work in than busier southern border ports, larger airports, etc. and most often it's done working at far closer to base salary pay.

[ES90]

I remember looking at one of the ND Ports back when I applied, the closest Walmart was 2+hrs away! If that doesn't merit incentive pay I don't know what does. Even ME, chances are the little town near the crossing is the only "civilization" for hours.

[Gs5183]

I missed a call from TSU on Friday while at work, they left me a VM with a job offer.
I have called back over 20 times and left a couple voicemails , I haven’t received a call back yet and it’s Tuesday.
Any suggestions? I think they would have called back by now?

[PA_Ed]

I'd email both of these addresses then paypal me $15 - good luck

CBPHiringmedfitappt@cbp.dhs.gov & CBPHiringELOFO@cbp.dhs.gov

[jvitela24]

What announcement are you?

[PA_Ed]

Relocated comment above ^

[fort1978]

Hey Everyone quick question 17-10 here waiting on background anyone know if you didnt sign for a provisional clearance can you change it?

[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
NOR Drug Screening Passed- 06.25.2019


CASS APP 88%

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
NOR Drug Screening Passed- 06.25.2019


CASS APP 88%

Final Offer-Pending

[CBPO.BPJ]

Anyone know how long before they call you after you completed every hiring step on your CASS??