CBP officer

[jjsince97]

April 5th 2019 - Original announcement GS5 19-6

April 8th - EQIP received

April 15th - Medical passed

April 23rd - Fitness passed

June 10th - SI passed

October 31st - Re-applied/selected for announcement GS9 20-1

Polygraph Pending - probably going to be waiting until summer

[Turboboigti]

If nothing is improved on CBP's side, easy 12 months.

[rmpee]

Took me 14 months from SI to poly. Wait is real

[SATX2019]

I'm 20-1 as well in the same boat, Hope for the worst expect the best when it comes to the wait time. Is yours the VRA?

[fonzi7979]

rmpee thanks for sharing. What announcement are you in and what port are you requesting.

[rmpee]

18-5. I'm hoping to get JFK since I'm in NYC. Newark is a secondary option...although far behind JFK

[fonzi7979]

You will get JFK when you receive the call just ask and you shall receive.

[Maddoxthe13th]

Anyone else in 19-1? Currently at 50% waiting for poly.

[Turboboigti]

fonzi7979 Maddoxthe13th right next to you guys, 19-2 JFK or EWR 50%, 34 weeks after SI.

[fonzi7979]

It’s definitely a long hiring process. I hope to get scheduled soon for the polygraph exam. Seems like it’s a raffle drawing your name or application # spins on a wheel and finally you are contacted. I don’t know how it’s done but all I can say at this point and time is have faith the call or email will happen.

[rmpee]

fonzi7979 I don't think it's as random as it seems. I'm sure va and dh get fast tracked and general hires are bumped back but my friend and I took the same exam on the same day and we went for every single step within days of each other. Actually our SI and polygraph were actually the same day in the same building with different polygraphers. Being as this is such a long process for us to have the exact same steps probably isn't a coincidence. Location is probably a determining factor as well, we are in the same metropolitan area

[fonzi7979]

rmpee I hear you I am aware that VRA and direct hire would be first to be chosen.

[Jr90037]

finally EOD April 21 lax gs9 anyone has the same

[NCG128]

Hey guys so I’m putting in for CBPO for NJ. For the guys already on the job is there anything to do other than just stamp etc?

[RoxyG]

How long is the CBP written exam good for ? I took it this year in March and scored 80 but something unfortunate in my hiring process happened and I have to reapply in a year. I was wondering if I was going to have to take it again ?

[showtime15]

Anyone here heading out to EOD Dec 20, with a FLETC Class 516?

[Turffs18]

showtime15 I am. Feel free to add me on social media if you would like

[EE626619]

Does anybody have any tips?
I EOD to San Ysidro 1-28-2020, I've been looking for places to stay for the amount needed? Is that two weeks at San Ysidro and then I go to the academy? Does anyone know of cheap places we can stay for the duration? Any help would be much appreciated thank you.

[showtime15]

AirBNB.

AmericanForcesTravel if you are a vet or DOD civilian.

If you post on Delphi there might be a current CBPO with a spare room available.

[EE626619]

is the pre academy 2 weeks?

[EE626619]

Also does it usually start in the morning?

[Cxp1137]

Hey guys I’m sure this question is on the forum somewhere but I’m currently at 75% on cass completed everything but bi never spoke to my background investigator is that weird or is it normal I completed my drug test 2 weeks ago just wondering if it’s normal

[rmpee]

From what I've read it means you were granted provisional clearance. Just wait some more basically until you hear something. Probably fingerprinting or medical forms. I'm exactly where you are more or less.

[jjsince97]

SATX2019 nah im not VRA. Regular announcement

[Curious Coastie]

Hi all,

I’m currently in the military and plan on transitioning out in Sept of 2021. When would be a good time to start applying as a CBPO in San Fran for a smooth as possible transition? Website says a year but based on most posts here, that’s probably not enough time. Thank you for any feedback.

[Dodge_Guy19-4]

I would suggest 18 months. I'm looking at roughly at roughly 14 months from application to EOD, one of my peers made it from application to call in 7 months, but calculating EOD into it they will be at 11-12 months. I was told they can hold your final offer for a year under VRA.

[Jr90037]

Anyone has eod April 21 and academy start May first may 10

[ncavazos]

I EOD April 20 and FLETC May 4

[fonzi7979]

Anyone from 19-2 announcement for JFK have been scheduled for polygraph exam.

[Turboboigti]

Nope, nothing yet, 8 and a half months since SI, never had a hold up or anything.

[fonzi7979]

Thanks for sharing I guess its just a matter of time before you get scheduled especially if it is for JFK, Newark from what I have been reading on this forum.

[rmpee]

Yep. I'm 18-5 JFK... Was 14 months for my poly from the SI. Not saying you'll wait that long, I hope not, but it's a long process from NYC area.

[Florida_Man]

19-3 Miami CBPO GS7
19-6 Tucson CBPO DH GS9
20-2 Minneapolis CBPO GS9

It’s been exactly one year now and still no polygraph. I choose Orlando as a polygraph location. Provisional clearance. Im literally going crazy. Turned down a police job, and put all my eggs in one basket because this is what I really want. Even more discouraging when I hear some of my co workers talk about their experience with the CBP polygraph but trying to stay positive.

[MrAce]

Has it been 1 year since your SI? That’s usually when the Polly is, not one year from app date. Honesty dude I would just take the first LE job that comes your way... I mean if this is all you really wana do then it is what it is but Polly results seem to be completely random. Have other stuff in the pipeline dude do not rely on this, it’s so unpredictable... If you already have a good job and are doing this because you want to then more power to ya, but if you are looking to get your first real careers take what comes

[fonzi7979]

Don't go crazy. I know the feeling the wait continues hopefully for the best. Just trying to see if anyone has been scheduled for the poly lately in the Northeast but to be seen.

[David1984]

Florida_Man I’m 19-2 Miami GS9 regular announcement.

I passed my poly in July and like you I chose to do my in Orlando. Got contacted if I wanted to take mine in West Palm Beach and said yes. Just try to be positive with the poly. Believe me I know it’s hard.

I am now 2 months in the background phase.

[Florida_Man]

David1984 Thanks bro, and I got your direct message from a few weeks ago. I appreciate you’re advice. You’re almost there bud

[wmcbride]

Almost took longer to get approved to post here then to get hired by CBP. There doesn't seem to many AG specialists here. Bur I am 19-1 reg hire. Applied in June 2019, just waiting for the call now. No poly was required for me as it isn't always requested for AGS.