I am glad you took that constructively. Thank you. All the best with your process. Study the manual CBP provides on their website. The actual test does not diverge from it and the manual is all you need. Study hard and you will do well. Good luck! I will be rooting for you.
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I just started reading through the study guide, and it has four sections to study. On the announcement it says the test has three sections. How many sections are there?Comment
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NOPAs sent to applicants from Internal Affairs, not the Hiring Center...â€
The background investigation (BI) process is very long. Currently investigations have been pending for longer than a year(and will include a polygraph test). This process typically takes the longest and we ask for your patience. Keep in mind, that everyone will clear at a different rate depending on a number of factors, e.g., number of previous residences, ability to reach people indicated on your SF86, and so forth. Please continue to check the CASS website
for your current status; detailed information will unfortunately not be given to an applicant regarding what is currently happening with the investigation. When IA has finished the process you will see a change on the CASS system.
Due to the large number of BI packets IA is processing, we thank you in advance for your patience. We are not involved in IA’s procedures and timelines. *When IA sends you a NOPA to respond to, that is between you and them only. Below is the NOPA letter phone number (this is only for assistance regarding NOPA letters; not poly; not BI status or anything else other than NOPA issues).
202-344-XXXX
Thank you for your interest in employment with Customs and Border Protection.
Sincerely,
Human Resources Asst.
TACS – BI Team
Minneapolis Hiring Center, Office of Human Resources Management
US Customs & Border Protection
Phone: 952-857-2914
thats exactly what i received i didnt receive any attachments or anything I'm lost is this a NOPA? I'm a little confused I called the number and I still haven't received a call backComment
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Guess what Buddy? If you want this job, be prepared to make some serious sacrifices and travel out-of-state at YOUR own expense! If you aren't prepared to do that, then seriously reconsider. If you haven't noticed, a lot of people are taking their PFT2 many states away from their home. I had to travel out of state for my polygraph (this one was the biggest expense) and my written test. I had to wake up at 4:30am so that I could be ready and out the door in time to battle traffic going into NYC. If you have not heard of traffic in NYC or the Holland Tunnel, google it. I had to be at the testing center at 7am. The exam itself did not start until 8:30am and took almost 5 hours. They made us stand in the lobby for over an hour before sending us upstairs. It was seriously a mentally draining day to say the least, but I knew what I had to do to give myself a fighting chance and I was fully preared to do whatever it took.
My point? If you want this job, don't cherry pick. Just do what CBP tells you and if you aren't willing to, then happy trails. Sorry if this sounds a bit harsh, but sugar coating helps no one.CBPO Exam: 4/29/12
Geo: Central/East
NOR: 5/25/12 Score: 82
TSL:11/1/12
Med/PFT1: 12/2/12 Cleared
Qual: Cleared 12/8/12 GS-7
Poly 1: 1/22/13 Poly 2: 2/27/13 Poly 3: 4/16/13 Poly 4: 5/16/13 FINALLY PASSED
VBT/SI: 1/27/13 Cleared
Background: 5/20/13 Cleared
Met BI: 5/29/13
TSU: 6/13/13
Drug Test:6/12/13
PFT 2:
EOD: 8/19/13 Newark Airport FLETC: 9/16/13Comment
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Thank you. I'm thrilled you're past this pre-employment process now. What a relief it must be. Great job today!Comment
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Signed up for the test today... Apparently there's a huge need for females so I'm in luck at the end of my application I wasn't given a test date and supposedly I will be contacted within 10 days ... Was the test tough for you guys who have taken it? Did you have to prepare extensively?PAPD
Tested: 5/18/13
Qualified
NYSP
Tested: 10/13
List: High 15k
Yonkers PD
Tested: 11/16/13
Eligible
PWCPD
Tested: 2/3/14
PT: 4/8/14 - Passed
Poly: May ?
Baltimore City PD
Test: 4/26/14Comment
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I hope you are right Merlin. It still blows my mind that the third to last in Seniority has almost 5 years on the job here at my POE. At this current rate, I'll have approximately 5 people under me around the 10 year mark! I also find it hard to believe that many will be hired off of this up coming test. That is, if there are in fact 1850 slots to fill... I have to imagine there are more then that available right now through the TSU. However, it will come down to the geographical preferences and where the hiring will actually take place. Like you said, it truly is a crap-shoot at this point. Fingers crossed we get some bodies up here.Comment
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Signed up for the test today... Apparently there's a huge need for females so I'm in luck at the end of my application I wasn't given a test date and supposedly I will be contacted within 10 days ... Was the test tough for you guys who have taken it? Did you have to prepare extensively?Last edited by Rms16; 08-01-2013, 05:30 AM.NYPD Exam: 3310 9/12
Score:9X.XX%
List#2XX 5/2013
NCPD Exam: 2000 12/12
PAPD Exam: 6/13 QualifiedComment
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Just a couple words of wisdom. For me, it was a little over a year from test to hire. After I received my TSL I made sure I stayed on top of everything they asked me to do. For example I completed the SF 86 and finger prints the next day and over nighted them back. After my medical I had a depth perception review and I made sure I went the day of to an optometrist to clear any issues they found. I over nighted everything from the med review, to official transcripts. I feel as if this may have helped shave weeks if not a couple months off of my hiring process. Also, if you guys have questions dont be afraid to call MHC or ask one of us on here. I know I did.CBPO Exam: 4/29/12
Geo: Central/East
NOR: 5/25/12 Score: 82
TSL:11/1/12
Med/PFT1: 12/2/12 Cleared
Qual: Cleared 12/8/12 GS-7
Poly 1: 1/22/13 Poly 2: 2/27/13 Poly 3: 4/16/13 Poly 4: 5/16/13 FINALLY PASSED
VBT/SI: 1/27/13 Cleared
Background: 5/20/13 Cleared
Met BI: 5/29/13
TSU: 6/13/13
Drug Test:6/12/13
PFT 2:
EOD: 8/19/13 Newark Airport FLETC: 9/16/13Comment
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PFT2 done. Easy of course but im happy this process is finally over. 10 days of vacation now before reporting. See you at FLETC guys.Comment
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So someone had previously posted here that they create the list of applicants based on your TSL. Can anyone confirm this?
CBPO Exam: 7/28/2012
Geo: Southeast
Changed Geo to Southwest Border: 12/13/2012
NOR: 8/10/2012(Southeast), 12/13/2012( Southwest)
TSL: 2/25/2013
Med and PFT1: 3/25/2013
VBT/SI: 6/6/2013
Poly: 6/24/2013
Drug Test: 6/28/2013
Met BI: 6/30/2013
Referred to scheduling unit: 7/5/2013Comment
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It has been said that once you are in TSU for a given region, they make calls to schedule EOD in order of TSL date, and that appears to be true.
Also, you really flew through the process once you changed your geographic preference... wow. Best of luck to you!Last edited by IrvingAg13; 08-01-2013, 11:56 AM.NOR: 8/1/2012 (95 - no vet)
TSL1: 8/14/2012
TSL2: 8/16/2012
PFT1: 9/17/2012
Poly: 11/14/2012
Drug Test: 12/7/2012
BI: cleared 12/2012
Quals: GS 7 cleared 5/29/2013
TSU: 5/29/2013
"The Call": 8/6/2013
EOD: 9/16/2013 - Brownsville, TXComment
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NOPAs sent to applicants from Internal Affairs, not the Hiring Center...â€
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thats exactly what i received i didnt receive any attachments or anything I'm lost is this a NOPA? I'm a little confused I called the number and I still haven't received a call back
That just sounds like a form letter to address potential delays with processing your BI. Good luck!Comment
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