CBP officer

[Staerr]

So is anyone who is currently a cbp officer able to share the experience in FLETC? How was it like? Did you like it? Would you do it again?

Do you like where you are stationed now?
Anyone in Nogales?

[Talonderiel]

Swsports22, is there a lap pool available at FLETC? I'm looking into options to PT during the lunch break, if possible. Hoping to use my time there to refocus on kicking back into early 20's level fitness again. :P

[Swsports22]

When I was there in 17 it was agency use only. Capitol Police user it for extra PT, however it was mainly used by CBP Air & Marine guys. They don’t have a lifeguard present so that is probably why it’s not allowed for recruits. Things could of changed since then too.

[Talonderiel]

Swsports22, thank you.

[TsFost]

The Taj at the top of the hill has a pool between two of the dorms.

[jdop7]

CBPO 19-1 DH
I met with my Background Investigator on 8/20, so roughly about 3 and half weeks ago, and haven't heard anything back from him. Do you think it is too early or if it would seem pushy if I texted and asked him if he has submitted the field portion?

[V_AntCBP]

Text or call him to follow up... Some won't let you know even that they submitted your background already jdop7 did he met your references, came to your work place yet?

[jdop7]

He met with my parents, a past employer, neighbors, and some references before he even met me haha. He met me on a Tuesday and said he wanted to submit everything by that Friday, but never confirmed whether or not he actually did. I think I'll send him a text later on today.

[V_AntCBP]

I bet He definitely did submit, jdop7 shoot him a text to confirm that, my investigator was bad of that too

[Hal29]

Mine did the same thing. Met everyone before meeting me. Then physically went to my work and one other reference. Did all this and submitted next day.

[zombiemap]

Why do some people have to go in and take 2nd poly? Do they say you failed the first one or ran out of time?

[Turffs18]

zombiemap normally they just can't get a clear reading or result if you're lieing or trying to hide information the results they are getting are not clear. Some people also run out of time also, resulting in a inconclusive result, needing further testing

[zombiemap]

My buddy took his last week and the polygraph told him he failed some parts but not all. He got called Friday to come back again next week. Don’t lose hope people. Usually the 2nd retest people pass cuz they know how the format is. So If they tell you, you fail but would come back in for a retest might give you a little hope. Polygraph has a lot to do for recommendation for a retest

Any questions you guys might have I’ll ask him. Not what they ask in the polygraph but general.

[V_AntCBP]

Right, unless you get a failing email, don't give up hope... Don't let examiner scares you, that's just their strategy...

[TommyKay]

Hello, so I signed a provisional and I’m at 75% , just waited for the background to clear. The BI already sent in his report, any idea or guess of how much longer? Tia

[Hal29]

So you already took your drug test?

[BeachGirl670]

I'm also at 75%. My drug test just cleared today. I met with my BI last week at work, he also met with my manager and talked to few of my coworkers, neighbor (who's also a coworker), and one of my references. He told me that I was on the priority list but I am not sure what does that mean. I also signed provisional awhile back. Hopefully we get the call soon!

[Dodge_Guy19-4]

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[jdop7]

So I met with my Background Investigator on 8/20/19 and I just texted him and asked if there was any update on whether or not he still needed to meet with anyone or if he had sent it in already. This is his response:
"Mr. 'jdop7', they approved your background on September 6, 2019, now you just have to wait until they contact you, I have no control or an idea when that will occur, sorry I don't have any other information for you!"
So I'm assuming this means I'm in the adjudication phase of the BI?

[Roninjin]

Government background typically goes like this:
Sponsering agency request background on an applicant.
Opm investigator does the background.
Once completed, Investigator submits the background for internal review.
Internal review approves the background and submit to sponser agency (this is where I think you are at).
Sponser agency adjucated your file.

Expect the adjucation to take several more months.

[V_AntCBP]

Yeah we are in adjudication phase. I'm on the same boat, same time line, hopefully we can eod same time brother... Adjudication takes months... Let the wait begins....

[AMMO2071]

Oh man. First off, this forum is a wealth of knowledge. I’ve been following it for awhile, but finally decided to actually post something.
I am a 19-7 GS9 VRA Applicant.
Currently collecting info for my 2nd medical follow-up.
Once that clears, the long wait for the polygraph.

[fonzi7979]

It seems like the process is flowing through again. Anyone from 19-2 for JFK port has received email or phone call for the polygraph exam.

[Cxp1137]

I’m 19-3 I haven’t received anything yet passed my SI in April that’s the last I heard from anyone

[Royalty9290]

nope im on the 19-2 and nothing yet

[V_AntCBP]

Passed fitness for Bpa this morning, the steps test was definitely no joke. Got 5 mins rest between sit ups and push ups, and 3 mins between push ups and steps test. Whoever is scheduled to take it, practice hard... I did 26 sit ups, 21 push ups... I could have done few more but saved energy for the steps and glad I did.
I failed 8 weeks ago and thanks God passed this time.

[V_AntCBP]

fonzi7979 right, after 3 mins, my feet started feeling it so I started talking to my mind, can't give up, can't give up...lol I failed once already... can't fail another .... 5 mins is definitely eternity... AMMO2071 which ever calls first... i will take it.

[BowMan2006]

V_AntCBP Lol I was training for that at one point, but it really is just doing one to two more pushups on your first set every other time you do push ups. I switched from push ups to heavy weights gets really boring after 50(per set three sets) pushups to be honest and I dont see the benefit.

[TsFost]

I practiced on a bathtub for my step test. it has a 16' side so it really made both the BPA and OFO step tests easier. If you haven't taken the step test yet I recommend trying that method out.

[Patriot91]

is there a video somewhere that shows the speed in which the test is done?

[Reinier Perez]

Hey guys, so after nearly 1 month of meeting with the Background investigator and her submitting all of my paperwork, I just received another call from her wanting to meet tomorrow a.m for a follow up interview. Is this normal? Thanks in advance

[V_AntCBP]

So she submitted the paperwork and wants to meet again? That's Strange. First time I heard it. But don't worry, probably they just have a few things they want to follow up, clarify with you. Please let us know what they want? I'm in the background phase just like you... Appreciate it....

[Dodge_Guy19-4]

It's not unheard of. When they submit their report, it gets reviewed by higher, then forwarded up the chain. In some cases as its being reviewed it gets kicked back to the investigator because the reviewers generated additional questions, needed clarification, or felt it was missing something that would be needed for adjudication.

[fonzi7979]

V_AntCBP after 3 minutes I was done but luckily the doctor kept saying only one minute left but it was 2 minutes. Cardio is the key to that step test. I got through it but it definitely was a challenge.

[Lapantoja11]

Still waiting on the call, does anyone received the call last week or today? Did they offer santa teresa or el paso tx?

[Hal29]

If its on the announcement it's available. Just ask for it.

[fonzi7979]

@ all applicants in the hiring process has anyone for NY/NJ ports receive an email or phone call for polygraph exam. I am in 19-2 announcement and it seems like the waiting continues. Any feedback is always appreciated and Good Luck to all I wish all the best.

[MrAce]

I did I August, almost exactly a year since SI then I failed it first try in Newark

[fonzi7979]

Thanks for sharing what announcement were you in and what port were you applying for

[V_AntCBP]

18-8
So after 7 weeks passing poly,
Poly result finally transferred to other applications on Cass. I emailed them 3 weeks ago asking if result would transfer to other apps, they told me NO, result would only show on the original application that I took poly for??
63% now
Background and Drug are in progress

[Swsports22]

Is anyone going to be in training class:
Class No: CBPOBT-508
November 12, 2019 March 25, 2020

if so shoot me a DM

[CBPO.BPJ]

My EOD is November 1st and graduation date is on April 1st but not sure of the class as I haven't received the contract email yet, I have only received the Recruitment Incentive email.. what do you think?