CBP officer

[Wendygx]

Hey guys, my background finally cleared and I went in today to take my drug test. Anyone have any idea how long it takes to receive the call?

[Klumper23]

Im going on two weeks so far with no call.

[TsFost]

varies. usually a couple weeks. My call came a week later for my BPA offer, and then another week later for my CBPO offer.

[210CBPO]

How long after your bi cleared did you get the notice for the DT? Did you get any notice that your BI had cleared and last but nit least how did they communicate with you your DT appointment? Thank you

[Wendygx]

Got it, thanks guys! I’m hoping they call me soon since I’m going on vacation soon.
210CBPO It took about 7-8 months for my background to clear. I was never informed by my BI that it was submitted. I received a phone call to schedule the DT. You have to take it within 48 hrs

[SATX2019]

Just got the email today for polygraph, looks like they definitely started the fast track for veteran applicants. CBP 20-1 VRA

Applied 16OCT2019.
Medical 28OCT
Fittness 30OCT
SI 05NOV
Polygraph 16DEC

[V_AntCBP]

Congrats man, God damn, they waited no time on you... Lucky you, good luck on your polygraph

[fonzi7979]

Congrats I guess regular hire in the east coast has a long wait. It’s been a year since I applied and still waiting to get scheduled for the polygraph. I guess it’s normal as I see it being a long process for many of us.

[NYCFinest3201]

Hey guys it’s been about two weeks I took Poly and not a word from them.......

[fonzi7979]

Probably under review. You can email your BI Case manager he/she should be able to follow or email ICAD or your polygraph examiner

[Pef684]

.....accidental post

[Dodge_Guy19-4]

......accidental reply

[cstephensiv]

Has anyone seen any Florida announcements open recently?

[Florida_Man]

The last time Florida was open was in December of 2018 (19-3) for Miami. I would love to choose anywhere in Florida.. hell I’ll even take Tallahassee at this point

[cstephensiv]

I thought it's been a while since any openings in Florida. I'm 19-4 and just recently passed my poly. I'm hoping when or if I get that call there will be a spot anywhere in Florida... most likely not... lol

[ChrisQuirolo]

Question regarding pay progression. I understand GS5, 7, 9, 11,& 12 are automatic at your year mark, but how do the steps work within the grades?

[fathitman]

Don't forget the cheat option. Go to FLETC as an instructor or become a sup for 3 years (I think) and then drop back down to officer level to be a GS12 step 10. Quickest way to max out

[Sheridan1]

Too good. I would assume many people try to do that a lot.

[merlin436]

Opportunities like that will work for some...and will not be there for a great many others.

[ChrisQuirolo]

Thanks merlin436

[V_AntCBP]

18-8,
19 months in... at 63%...waiting on background to clear...hmmmm

[V_AntCBP]

wmcbride what is your announcement? 18-8 too?

[Hal29]

What You mean quick? What part was quick?

[210CBPO]

At 75% BI cleared a month ago. No word on DT yet. 18-12 met with BI in June and July.

[wmcbride]

V_AntCBP Im 19-1 for the AGS position. quick meaning I was expecting the BG to take over a year to clear and it was already in adjudication in 2-3 months.

[mariosa83]

Anyone know how is the work environment in Newark?
and how soon will they offer OT to a new hire?

[Issy2K]

Hello Everyone! 18-11 here on my 16th month @ 63% I received an email where CBP is asking for an explanation letter due to my past (older than 10 years) traffic history that involved 10+ traffic tickets mostly for speeding. Has anyone gotten one of this letter request? Any tips on how to write a good explanation letter? Thanks yall

[Thatoneguyoh]

Applied for 19-10. Has anyone done direct hire?

Currently at 50%

Applied: 7/30/2019
Exam: 8/6/19
Exam: NOR: 8/9/19
SI: Nor Passed 9/3/19
Medical: NOR Passed 9/09/19
PFT: NOR Passed 9/12/19

Eqip Released to OPR: 10/16/19
BI: In progress
Polygraph: pending
DT: Pending

I married a Canadian, brought her over here, did it the right way, K3 Visa, and she's a permanent resident. Hopefully that doesn't slow anything down. Also I had a Failure to appear to court on a traffic violation back when I was 18-19. So that should go smoothly

[sory_ann]

I emailed CBP Applicant Contact Center to inquire about my status, just to see if I hear something/better than nothing, Cass etc, and the email says that I am "pending adjudication" ... Met BI the beginning of September...Its only been 3 months and I pray to God that they find me suitable. Amen!

[sory_ann]

CBP got me addicted to their incoming emails! My heart stops every time lol !!! Its insane how everyone in my family, including my 14 year old ask about my application status...I can see now "the psychology behind CBP hiring process", by the way, that will be my next best seller lol! "
"Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting" Positive thinking fellas!

[rmpee]

Wait wait wait
....
Do this.... Ok now wait!!

Yesterday I contacted them and was told my process is complete and I was referred to training and scheduling for my final offer and an EOD. So, after 21 months I'm still waiting. The end is in sight though but it needs to hurry up ha ha

[OKCsparrow]

My BI is about 3 months ahead of you and I'm still waiting.

[NachoLaw]

I am in the same boat as, met with background investigator back in September...been waiting final adjudication. If it is meant to be it will be. God’s Will

[aztecquean]

18-8 VRA (GS-9) here - Update from my last post

Finally got the final offer call yesterday:

EOD at San Ysidro: 5/7
FLETC Start Date: 5/22

Anyone else going to FLETC or SY those dates?

[Dodge_Guy19-4]

**********

[aztecquean]

Dodge_Guy19-4 cool we're buddies, now

[Wendygx]

I EOD May 9th to San ysidro & FLETC- June 5th

[castrooj]

20-2 General Hire

Applied: 11-15-19
Exam: 11-19-19
NOR Pass/Tent Offer: 11-20-19
Eqip: 11-25-19
Medical: 12-4-19
SI: 12-5-19
AFT1: 12-10-19

Now for the long wait for the infamous Poly.

[rmpee]

So basically have a nice spring/summer ha

[klocklear86]

EOD Feb 3rd. And FLETC on Feb 20th...seeing who might be in my class

[FerrerRodriguez]

Question are u suppost to arrive a day before your eod date or the fletc date

[klocklear86]

I know for sure the FLETC date so you can get your room and all that...Your EOD I'm not sure...

[TsFost]

FerrerRodriguez well your EOD is when you show up to your duty location. So I'd be in the area a day prior. That way you know you have your room, car, and stuff ready to go so that you make your EOD easy going.

[fonzi7979]

standtheman just curious did you wear glasses when you went to medical exam and told you to get lasik in order to complete medical.

[standtheman]

Yes. My glasses were thick and i could not even see the big E

[fonzi7979]

thanks for sharing and good luck with the rest of the hiring process