CBP officer

[Maddoxthe13th]

Finally past my polygraph

[Maddoxthe13th]

supNova95 I got my results from the app the next day when I woke up. Which was a Thursday

[Maddoxthe13th]

fonzi7979 I am in 19-2. I’ve been waiting sense December 2018

[fonzi7979]

Maddoxthe13th thanks for sharing I am 19-2 as well hopefully I get scheduled soon.

[UchihaMadara]

Congratulations on passing the polygraph. I'm 19-5 and still waiting. Hopefully I hear something from them.

[natural]

fonzi7979 If you could kindly send me a message. I was trying to message you but you are not setup to receive messages. I can probably assist you.

[fonzi7979]

thank you for that I private messaged you.

[OutofRoll]

lol i wrote this sleepy.

[SpcCain]

Question regarding the uniform, sorry if this question was answered elsewhere in the forum but I've been unable to find it. I wanted to know why some uniforms say POLICE US Customs and Border Protection and some say CBP Federal Officer ?

[SpcCain]

Thank you!!!

[m4rk567]

merlin436 does CBPO get issued outer vest carriers or they are self-purchased?

[merlin436]

Issued now. Years back, they were self-purchased.

[m4rk567]

thnxs !!!

[UchihaMadara]

Any 19-5 waiting on a poly?

[StevenMal]

19-4 here !

[ES90]

Question regarding the uniform, sorry if this question was answered elsewhere in the forum but I've been unable to find it. I wanted to know why some uniforms say POLICE US Customs and Border Protection and some say CBP Federal Officer ?

Personal preference. At my Port you can wear either. I prefer Police since that's pretty universal in most languages. Plus, dumb USC's and Canadians think CBP stands for Canadian Border Patrol...

[SpcCain]

Thank you!!!!

[Teyraen92!]

General question here about benefits. Now besides the usual benefits like health coverage, 401k etc, what other benefits do we get? Do we get cool discounts like the military, or are we just treated like regualar civilians???

[SpcCain]

What about discounts on air travel?

[merlin436]

We are "regular civilians".


Those hired will get the sermon on what "discounts" are OK to accept and which discounts are best avoided, as far as retailers go. As far as OFO goes, expect the minimal accommodations and outfitting from work. Likely, you won't see otherwise.

[scotty_appleton814]

Can I downvote this comment?

[m4rk567]

@scotty_appleton814 whose comment?

[Mcdanh1]

Good morning guys, I heard from training and scheduling, the lady there told me that even though I was giving an offer, headquarters put a stop to the EOD dates, these to the fact that headquarters is rearranging class scheduling at fletc. Furthermore she also told me that the only place able to take applications on the East coast will be Boston Massachusetts. Which I'm not trying to accept. I'll give you guys a heads up of anything I hear. Good luck to everyone.

[DRohn167]

When you say accepting applications do you mean Boston is likely to be offered as a location?

[SpinyNorman83]

To answer your question, CBP has stopped posting announcements and taking new applications because there are currently 1,400 CBP trainees still waiting to be scheduled to come to FLETC. You are going to have to be patient as COVID shut down training here for over a week and a class ahead of mine had 12 positive cases, which pushed their graduation date back three weeks. COVID has thrown a wrench into scheduling with all the agencies making it difficult when new classes will be coming here. There is no concrete solution to fixing the COVID disruption this year.

[Cbpguy2244]

Im actually interested in Boston. When do you think they will have an opening there? Im trying to time my one and only call to change ports when Boston is available.

[Yshaban]

SpinyNorman83 Just reading this now when i got the notification, they just posted announcements again today for GS 5,7,9

Edit: they all closed already i guess everyone applied in a heartbeat lol

[Florida_Man]

19-3 CBPO. Finally, after two years of waiting I have received a call to take my polygraph exam. Woooooo

[standtheman]

congrats and good luck. Recruiter said OPR moved my case to polygraph screening... hopefully i will get call sonn

[Florida_Man]

I got my exam Friday, someone cancelled. I can’t wait to get this over with

[Florida_Man]

fonzi7979 V_AntCBP standtheman thanks guys, it’s looking like our announcement is finally getting some attention. Hopefully we all get pass this step and move on to better things.

[Redwings1993]

Good luck, I waited 3 years to take mine. Be truthful, and accept either outcome.

[Mcdanh1]

just so you guys know this is what I'm being told after not receiving my desired position a Vra: Hi, right now I'm being told that HRM is not letting anymore Veterans choose locations covered by the Field Office. I'm sorry I know you don't want to hear that. I still say ask and see but be prepared for another location. We are very over staffed with CBPO right now. Have a Happy Thanksgiving

[Maggie718]

19-3 here still waiting for that poly, but recently applied for bpa, awaiting the interview. Just wondering if any of you know which steps from Cbp are transferable? Or would I have to resubmit equip, medical, etc.?

[V_AntCBP]

Eqip and medical will transfer. BPA fitness slightly different so you gonna have to retake. Just more reps and higher step... Maggie718

[Maggie718]

V_AntCBP thank you for the reply. Hope this makes the process go faster.

[m4rk567]

Entrance Exam and Physical are not transferable. The rest is transferable.

[Kreale]

Evening everyone.

I've been scrolling through here for a few months now during my Federal job pursuits. I was wondering if anyone knows

1: How long does the adjudication takes after the BI sends their report in?
2: Anyone know the current fletc dates?
3: After adjudication, will a final offer of employment be given?
4: how long before you have to choose your location, after final offer? 24hr? 1 week?


I turn 37 in February and was told CBP put me on their high priority list..

Any answers will help,, thank you

eQip April 15, 2020
BI started April 17, 2020
SI June 15, 2020
medical exam July 17, 2020
polygraph October 29, 2020
BI interview November 20, 2020

[V_AntCBP]

Adjudication takes anywhere from 3 months to a year plus depending how complicated your background is (different jobs, live in different states, foreign travels, etc..)..
You meant EOD or Fletc date? EOD currently is giving out for Jun Jul 2021... Fletc currently is class 540 to 545 (dec - jan) are being prepared to go
After adjudication, you will take a drug test, get a good result, you should get an offer call right after that.
You have 24hrs to decide a location, you will have more time if they call you on Fri, my suggestion is start researching on locations, have a list of 10-15 locations, from most fav to least fav when they call so you can negotiate with them.
Kreale
Good luck

[KayCan]

I found this in a forum

There is a female CBPO who just quit. She has/had an onlyfans during her employment with CBP.


*Facepalm*

[Buck_Macdonald]

She'll probably be making more then us in a couple years honestly

[SpcCain]

In the long run I think you'll make more money as a CBP Officer . Think about it, in about 5-10 years, shes going to have aged considerably.

[m4rk567]

I found this in a forum

There is a female CBPO who just quit. She has/had an onlyfans during her employment with CBP.


*Facepalm*

you are required to obtain approval for any outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. If she got approval, it doesn't matter if its an onlyfans account.

Please review further details via the following link:https://www.cbp.gov/about/ethics-standards-conduct.

[KayCan]

https://thebright.com/ice-bae-the-cb...yfans-account/

I wonder if it is about this person.

[813Deputy2b]

And she’s not even attractive! Lol what a joke, fine with me. Opens up another spot for us!

[Florida_Man]

Has CBP done anything to improve the polygraph fail rate or is it still at a solid 70%?

[UD007]

Dude stop worrying about the failing rate...You got this!

[big_bob_69]

Yeah, I think so. Border Patrol started using a different one recently and I assume CBP is using the same. It’s supposedly similar to other agencies in terms of failure rate (33% or so failure rate).

[Redwings1993]

No, they still fail many due to the poly and still end up accusing applicants of crimes not committed. The polygraph is flawed but it’ll stay unfortunately. Those who passed it might otherwise say different but it’s easy for those that were lucky to pass. Once again I was upset of my result but a great and REALISTIC advice for any applicant is to foresee and accept either a pass or failure.

[813Deputy2b]

I’ve taken too many polys. This was the easiest one, so it’s odd to me that 70% of candidates are failing...