CBP officer

[will0861]

not sure if it means alot, but according to the cbp hiring faq's, they cant start your background til your medically cleared. but who knows with them.

My BI started several months ago. I've met with my investigator a few times, and he has interviewed my co-workers, and former employers. I'm not sure how much is left, but I know he has filed at least one report on me to Washington. So in my case, that is definitely not true.

I did see on some of my paperwork a big red "Expedited" stamp, so maybe that is why.

[ukbice]

I would like to change my Port of Choice from Alaska to Charleston, SC. Is it possible, will I have to wait for new TO for that Port? Also, I received a 76 on the written exam, is that sufficient to get a port of choice?

[barnaj]

I would like to change my Port of Choice from Alaska to Charleston, SC. Is it possible, will I have to wait for new TO for that Port? Also, I received a 76 on the written exam, is that sufficient to get a port of choice?

If you havent gotten a tentative offer, you can change your location of choice. Your score has nothing to do with your location, just depends on how many people are in the pipeline for that location already.

[ukbice]

I received a TO for Alaska, but in all honesty, my new wife and I would like another location. I know it would mean waiting even longer, but wouldn't mind the wait if it means a better location.

[barnaj]

I received a TO for Alaska, but in all honesty, my new wife and I would like another location. I know it would mean waiting even longer, but wouldn't mind the wait if it means a better location.

well give them a call, and see what they say. there should be a number somewhere on your selection letter. the worst they can tell you is no

[ukbice]

Will Do! Thanks!

[ukbice]

Would you or anyone know what the contact numbers would be, we just moved and I can't seem to locate them?

[barnaj]

Would you or anyone know what the contact numbers would be, we just moved and I can't seem to locate them?

the numbere for geographic location changes is: 1-617-727-2225

[deyosurf19]

the numbere for geographic location changes is: 1-617-727-2225

Barnaj,

What's the number for the BI people, or do they give that out?

I am sick of waiting, I want to change jobs but I don't want to start a new job and do all that training if they are going to call me. This is LAME.

[barnaj]

Barnaj,

What's the number for the BI people, or do they give that out?

I am sick of waiting, I want to change jobs but I don't want to start a new job and do all that training if they are going to call me. This is LAME.

not sure of the number but the email is: [email protected]

[CAPONE__AZ85]

Wow...

Thanks

[Don951]

I noticed that the pay scale for CBPO is 29,726.00 -$36,822.00 per year. Why is it so low? Local PD/Sheriff's here in socal are making a lot more starting out.

[kc12]

I noticed that the pay scale for CBPO is 29,726.00 -$36,822.00 per year. Why is it so low? Local PD/Sheriff's here in socal are making a lot more starting out.

Those are for GS-5 or GS-7. The pay amount listed is the lowest possible for those pay grades. If you live in a high cost of living area your pay will be more. If you live in SoCal you probably will start higher, based on the higher cost of living. You are kept at the pay grade you're hired at for one year, then you go up two pay grades. If you're hired as a GS-5 then you'll go to GS-7. This happens all the way up to GS-11. You'll find most federal jobs that offer extensive training before you actually start will start you off around GS-5/7. Here is a link to the federal pay chart. Find your city and check what you will starting pay would be.

http://www.opm.gov/oca/08tables/indexGS.asp

[Tarheel1]

I had an active "Q" clearance for the Dept. of Energy done by OPM as recent as 6 months ago, could some of that transfer over to this BI?

[RPG76]

decison help

can anyone advise or help make a decission... just got an offer from CBPO today in Boston MA and also got an offer from Dept of Defense as a computer assistant yesterday, both are GS-7. the DoD Job is 15 min away and the CBPO is 1.5 hrs away. are the cbpo jobs good and all?


thanks