CBP officer

[Dave728]

rergang3 Don’t quote me on this but that may be your interview with the background investigator.

[rergang3]

GilE1788 yea I've done my SI so I guess I'll find out

[ar_9019]

hey guys just an fyi i wanted to share with you guys . those of you also waiting for a job offer. i spoke with TSU . they said they are updating the revised training dates because of this covid pandemic when the academy closed down . for the EOD and academy dates for next year are being worked on since the classes for the remainder of this year are at full capacity. they said as soon as they have the dates ready we will receive our job offer hope this helps you all as well.

[m4rk567]

thnxs for the info

[Dgabriel627]

Thank you for the info!

[Dave728]

Hey how were you able to get a hold of TSU? I know a couple of my buddies that cleared the drug test too and they have their offer already (they cleared drug testing in February 2020). Also, is it safe to say that once you’ve made it this far that you are in and just waiting for an open vacancy? There are people that say they can always decide to reverse their decision and not send you an offer. I’m so confused with this entire process.

[merlin436]

Welcome to OFO...where there are damn few absolutes and the vast majority of most things are confusing.

[m4rk567]

"TSU. Refers to the Training Scheduling Unit where all files for those who have already cleared all pre-employment requirements go to in order to wait for scheduling at the ... Academy."

[ar_9019]

go to ur cass . on the bottom right where it says "information" click on there . there several emails to contact them. for each section of the process . for tsu it [email protected]

[ar_9019]

i personally dont think we are never safe i have learned that with this process . all we have now is to be patient . and wait for our call . and for them to finish the dates soon crossing fingers for all of us.

[Cassie18]

m4rk567 thank you for that information

[jluna8]

Are Polygraph Examinations Still On Hold Due To COVID-19?

I Passed My Structured Interview On September, 12th, 2019.

I’ve sent multiple emails to IA CAD Scheduling, But I Have Yet To Receive A Response.

[m4rk567]

Reading around, I believe yes

[jdop7]

Polys have resumed. A couple folks that I follow from a facebook group have had exams recently

[TsFost]

I'm currently at FLETC if people have questions. I start training on the 10th since i'll be off my 2 week covid hold period this week.

[TsFost]

NoSlack898 comfined

[Nytrikx]

How extensive is the fitness portion of the FLETC, especially the running part? I've always had issues with running.

[Manonfire6666]

Now that you are there, is there anything else from your previous list we should pack and take with us? are there tv in the rooms? WiFi? Should we bring our own laptops? Anything at all we should take?

[JL85]

How’s the fitness? I’m currently at 50% waiting my poly and I think I might need an ankle surgery which kills me, just curious thanks in advance

[fonzi7979]

@ all current applicants awaiting to be scheduled for the polygraph exam for the Northeast and Southeast area. I am wondering if they have been scheduling applicants for the exam lately.

[m4rk567]

Not sure if this helps but this response from an email with the cbp polygraph section. Obviously it’s a auto response.

COVID-19: Polygraph operations are temporarily suspended. However, after polygraph operations resume, if you are ill, or traveling by air to attend a scheduled polygraph appointment, please request to cancel your test by contacting your examiner. Rescheduling is permitted following a COVID-19 cancellation. CBP strongly advises applicants to adhere to all local travel restrictions imposed to mitigate the spread of the virus. Tests canceled due to travel restrictions will be rescheduled. Please contact your examiner when you identify any travel problems.

Scheduling: Due to the high volume of applicants, it is likely that our office has not yet received your case. Once received, you will be contacted by an examiner as appointments become available in your area. Please expect COVID mitigation to cause scheduling delays.

Polygraph Waiver/Reciprocity: Reciprocity waivers cannot be invoked after failing a polygraph test. If you have specific questions regarding polygraph reciprocity or waiver, contact your Human Resource Specialist at the CBP Hiring Center. Waiver requests/inquiries may be sent to: [email protected]

Complaints: Complaints are taken very seriously by CBP. Please provide specific details of your allegations in writing to this email address: [email protected]

Appeal/Retest: The Quality Control division independently reviews every polygraph examination. Test results cannot be appealed and further polygraph testing is not authorized if the review supports the examiner’s results and confirms the examination was administered in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.

General Inquiries: Polygraph inquiries are never addressed over the phone. Please send all questions or concerns in writing to this email: [email protected]

Release of Polygraph Information: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests may be submitted by an applicant on the CBP website: https://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia. Please note CBP’s Personnel Security (PSD) does not release background investigation records to non-Federal law enforcement agencies.

For more information on the polygraph process, please visit the CBP Careers website at: https://www.cbp.gov/careers/car/poly

[Nytrikx]

I know someone who took the polygraph the first week of August in Newark, NJ. I am still waiting for mine.

[redfish112]

Hey everyone,

Does anyone know how a pre academy swap would work if that’s a thing? Or just a swap at any time? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

[stanford.west]

Yeah I want some info on that as well. I need to get out of JFK :-(

[m4rk567]

stanford.west if you don't mind me asking, why you want to get out of JFK?

[stanford.west]

m4rk567 I live in palm beach. Lol.

[merlin436]

Well...assuming a pre-academy swap would fly with the respective Field Office/Port management, one would first have to find a swap partner and then move forward from there...most likely with some heavy assistance from both the union and local management.

[brandons]

Is anyone currently at EWR awaiting an academy date?
if so, what do they have you doing day to day.
also what schedule do they have you on?
I EOD on 10/19

[SAS-CBPO]

Not sure of the recent hires but for the most part everyone who has EOD and done their pre-academy stuff is working at different locations. Too many shifts and different days off.

[SAS-CBPO]

brandons do you know your Academy Class number? just curious to see which class is EODing. Thanks

[Buck_Macdonald]

I have heard that a few places are just giving people paid admin leave as opposed to having them come in and be gophers.

[Girlcarolina3]

I EOD In July at my POE. We are literally just sitting here waiting on new academy dates. They don’t let you do much of anything since we aren’t officers, but sometimes we get to go out and see things. I’ve been reporting everyday. Just have patience. You’re not in it alone.

[jjsince97]

Just got scheduled for poly for next month. I received an email about it yesterday. I am in NY area and applied for JFK. My announcement is 19-6. I applied last year april. I know people who applied before me and still didnt get scheduled. Praying i pass.

[m4rk567]

Congrats! You got this. See it as a conversation and be yourself.

[fonzi7979]

jjsince97 good luck you will be fine thanks for sharing gives us hope that others will be scheduled as well in do time. I been waiting to be scheduled for the poly since April 2019 for JFK as well. A matter of time. Keep us posted.

[Turboboigti]

jjsince97 Good Luck!!! Thanks for an update.

[UchihaMadara]

Ok that's legit **** up. I'm 19-5 and still waiting for the dam Poly.

[jjsince97]

If by psych u mean the poly its in manhattan.

[Yshaban]

My bad I corrected it. Best of luck you got this!

[Cassie18]

Why is my app stuck on 50%, I already passed the polygraph.

[m4rk567]

In my case, the BI took the longest. Although I had passed the poly.

[Yshaban]

Is there anyway to change the preferred poly location?

[V_AntCBP]

If you move out of state, you can contact your case manager for an address update and location change... Yshaban otherwise you can't change location because poly is closed at some loc and opened at some...

[Buck_Macdonald]

For those of you who had their EOD date and were immediately put on paid leave did you have to stick around for the 2 weeks like it says in the email or did you go in and get your HR stuff done and that was it?

[V_AntCBP]

Depend on your port, talk to your poc, in some cases, you gotta stick around, do all HR stuff and all the computer base training courses, for 2 weeks. Then you will be on leave. But they are cancelling leave at some ports now so new hires have to come in everyday to just sit around,or few times they can shadow officers to places. best advice is call your poc Buck_Macdonald to know exactly what your port is doing...