CBP officer

[raudy06]

Here is a look at my timeline so far for anyone's reference, I will update as soon as i get THE CALL.

Applied: 12/7/17 18-3 Regular Announcement
Entrance Examination: 12/18/17
NOR: 01/10/18
TO: 01/17/18 for GS5/GS7
Medical 01/23/18
Started and submitted E-QIP: 1/27/18
Fitness test: 03/02/18
EQIP Rejection and fixed: 03/14/18 and 03/16/18
EQIP release to OPR: 03/21/18
SI: 05/02/18 NOR Passed on 05/03/18
Poly: 09/11/18 Verbal pass
Transcript request and sent:09/12/18
Fingerprint card request :09/21/18 (fingerprints at SI were "NO BUENO")
Pre-field investigation EQIP re-certification request: 10/10/2018
Released to OPR :10/12/2018
1st BI Meeting: 11/13/18
2nd BI Meeting: 11/23/18- BI submitted 11/27/18
NOPA request: 05/03/2019 Submitted on 05/15/19
Cleared BI: 7/9/19
Request for medical re-certification 07/16/19 submitted on 0718/19
Drug test: 7/17/19
Passed drug test: 7/26/19
Got the call: .....
EOD: ......
Academy: .....

[FutureCBPO95]

Does anyone here live in MSP and can provide housing for 2 weeks. I need to be there by November 4th to EOD the next day.

[obek-kobe17]

raudy06 In the “Phone Call” If the preferred location are not available, and they offer you other different locations that you’re not looking for, Do you have to accept that location, or you have the option to go like Stand by until your preferred location becomes available?

Anyone know how “LOCATION NEGOTIABLE” works?

[obek-kobe17]

That question make me think, what's if not available a "Preferred Location" lol.

[Hal29]

As far as I know location negotiable means you can request locations that are not posted and negotiate other locations other than your preferred. As for being on standby? I've heard of people doing so but God only knows how long you have to wait. They might request that you apply to a new announcement with your desired location.

[douglasgene1]

They will try to put u at the place they need u. Tell them u want certain places. They will prob say there isn’t a spot available. Tell them okay call me when it’s available. They will call u a few days later with better options

[merlin436]

Many questions have multiple answers...especially with the passage of time and changes. I suspect this is one of those "it depends" answers that change based on the needs of the service and the whims of the people doing the hiring.

[obek-kobe17]

That's a good question I'm not entirely sure . obek-kobe17

LOL Thanks brother. There's somebody in the Forum, can answer this question for us?

[dominicano]

Hey guys I received a tentative offer as a GS9 currently have 4 years on LE . Today I received a SI date . Any recommendation ?

[Keee562]

Original Announcement 18-12 GS9
Reapplied to Announcement 19-6 GS-9
Appiled: March 2019
Fitness Exam: Completed September 2018
Euip Sent to OPR: April 2019
Medical Exam: Completed May 2019
Structured Interview: Completed September 2018
PolygraphPending) was told to get a call next month been waiting since April
Background InvestigationIn Progress)
Drug TestIn Progress)
Final OfferPending)

CBP Background Investigation Unit number:(952) 857-2914

[fonzi7979]

I’m in the same boat waiting to have my Polygraph exam scheduled. That number you called were they able to help you clarify the status of your application.

[Keee562]

Yup sure did

[Sspence861]

I’m in the Exact same boat, original 18-11, now 19-6, applying from Key West, hoping Blaine, WA.

[MattCBP]

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[Krash777]

dominicano just prepare for how easy it is compared to any oral board you did for local LE. Common sense questions, especially for LEO’s and way more relaxed.

[Ypetkova]

Does anyone know if your application can expire in two years without receiving any call? I have two months left until my two years applications is up and I haven’t heard anything. My BI still in progress after 9 months. So I still have the BI in progress, drug test and the call and only two months left. It’s really frustrating.

[Coderedpl]

Alright another question about the SI since I got my scheduled date as-well, late August.

Now I know some stuff is simply not meant to be disclosed but when it comes to the SI, you guys say common sense questions and whatnot, but would these questions also be considered something we should definitely "remember our responses to" say when it gets cross-checked at Poly?

Not implying to lie, but lets say you say that you like the color blue but then during poly you say light blue. Something along those lines? Just trying to prep.

[Stevent518]

The questions are scenario based as stated on their website. I didn’t encounter any questions that were anything other than hypothetical situations.

[Coderedpl]

Stevent518 fair enough, so it is indeed like their site says so.

Thanks

[SpenserJ9]

Update: I received "the call" today! My Eod is November 15th! I decided to use my 24 hours to pick a location. We are thinking EL Paso Texas! Does anyone have any recommendations?

[Hal29]

Didn't know el Paso was an option.

[Lapantoja11]

What announcement are? Im from el paso and would love to stay here!

[Danieldv9]

Congrats, Which port did you get offered exactly? I got the call a month ago but el paso wasn’t available so i chose the NM Santa Teresa

[SpenserJ9]

They didnt specify a port, just El Paso. I'm assuming the port will be random, due to El Paso having three ports Danieldv9

[applicantof2019]

Recent PFT takers**** is it a pass fail? or scored for push ups and sit ups. the website is not updated for the new regulations.

[BowMan2006]

Its pass or fail, 20 situps, 12 push ups and the 5 minute step up test on a 12" step. Don't take the 5 min step lightly, its not hard but it can catch you off guard.

[fonzi7979]

@ 19-2 applicants for JFK port. I am wondering if anyone has received a call or email for the polygraph exam. I am in for 16 weeks since completing and passing the SI. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. Good luck to all in this process.

[BenGrynsztajn]

19-7 JFK here, no word on Poly either, probably gonna take a while

[MattyjayG]

19-2
Miami
Polygraph 6/13 and 7/6 passed 7/9

[corsair]

19-4 EWR originally and I'm almost 20 weeks since passing SI

[David1984]

@fonzi7979
19-2 regular announcement
Miami
Poly:6/24 and 7/16
Poly passed: 7/19

[MattyjayG]

19-2

CBP HIRING NOTICE: Background Investigation Status


We are contacting you regarding the required background investigation for the Customs And Border Protection Officer position with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Thank you for completing your background investigation packet. Your e-QIP has been submitted to the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) for review. This is the next step in the BI process.


lets see how long it takes for me to get in contact with my BI lol

[MattCBP]

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[picasso100]

I received the same email in April and haven't heard anything since then.

[David1984]

MattyjayG 19-2 I received an email last Friday to recertify my e-qip. And yesterday I received an email from a program manager congratulating in my process so far and he attached Glynco student handbook. Going to submit my e-qip today

[Hal29]

No I'm 19-8

[zombiemap]

How are my 18-8 looking??

[Hou33guy]

18-8 vra, i did my poly today

[V_AntCBP]

How was poly Hou33guy ? Verbal passed?

[Hou33guy]

I posted a page or 2 back with alot of info,but she couldnt say a definite pass or fail in 2 areas so she recommends a retake but its not up to her its up to quality control. She might have been trying to see if i had something to hide but i didnt fold. Could have been a scare tactic, ill know in a couple of days im sure