Hey guys I'm currently scheduled to leave for the academy in a few weeks. Does anyone know when I should receive a package in the mail or any information in regards to me leaving for the academy?
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Originally posted by jcsaenz3 View Postand when his 1 year probationary period was over he would be able to transfer over to a new station.
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Completely agree with SHU on those timelines. The only way I see new guys transferring within the Patrol, with no time in, is by doing a rehire. If anyone tries to tell you different, they are selling you a load of BS.
The rehire idea has been pretty successful for people though. At our station, normally about half of a trainee class leaves within a few months due to being rehired somewhere else.
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Originally posted by battlewagon View Post
The most comfortable pillow you can sleep on is a clean conscious.- Lives saved
- People helped
- Property protected
- Children positively influenced
- Violators arrested
- General satisfaction of a job well done
Anyway you either have the fire in your belly for LE or you don't. I do not regret my career choices. Hopefully you figure yourself and your priorities out before you get on the job.
You miss every shot you don't take.
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EOD coming up on March 30th. Got an email saying everything going forward as planned and no cancellations. Any word on possible delays or EOD dates pushed back due to COVID-19?
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Yeah DRohn, students and staff. They made the call end of the work day Friday (20th) for Artesia and Glynco FLETC too. Students sent home with no time frame estimate for return.
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Sheesh.. thanks for the update guys I really appreciate it. Was supposed to be heading down to Del Rio for my EOD on the 30th but I’m sure I’ll be hearing from them on Monday. Glad I didn’t start the drive from CT yet at least. Back to the prison I go for now then lol, hopefully I can withdraw my resignation date.
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With FLETC Artesia being closed, do y'all think that the hiring pipeline will be significantly delayed? I completed my SI a little over a month ago, so I'm now just waiting on my polygraph to be scheduled. I heard originally that the time between SI and poly would be about 8-10 weeks. Should I expect that wait to be a whole lot longer now?
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Yes the hiring will be delayed. I will be returning to CBP AMO after being gone for 90 days on Leave without pay, and the process took forever due to the hiring center workers being at home and not being able to process my paperwork. I have a buddy who is a supervisor at FLETC Artesia and he just texted me the other day they are sending trainees home. Try to be patient, stay in good health, it will work its self out.
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Hey everyone 20-3 here ! I am just giving an update. I was contacted by my BI and references have also been contacted. Even though it feels like everything is a mess right now. Some good news, there are signs of movement and the process Is moving along.
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Hello guys so finally got the call I am 19-8 announcement. They offered:
TEXAS:
Eagle Pass
Carrizo Springs
Presidio
Sanderson
They offered CA but I didn't want to hear the stations since I am not interested, can anyone give me some input on this stations? I currently live in RGV, I wouldn't like to live in some place were there is nothing to do. Thank you!
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Originally posted by RGVmore View PostHello guys so finally got the call I am 19-8 announcement. They offered:
TEXAS:
Eagle Pass
Carrizo Springs
Presidio
Sanderson
They offered CA but I didn't want to hear the stations since I am not interested, can anyone give me some input on this stations? I currently live in RGV, I wouldn't like to live in some place were there is nothing to do. Thank you!
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What do you mean by rehire ?
@bournesto33 WellI've been researching in the locations and I don't like them a bit, I only like Eagle Pass but I was told there are two stations South and North and I was told to choose South since management is better there. I was also wondering what if I decline the offer and reapply for better stations? anyone has info in that?
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Hey everyone, I got an interesting question.... With the current lock down on everything do you all think the interviews will transition over to Skype and or Phone? Probably not, just curious that is all. I am currently going through the process, passed my written, did my medical and completed my EQIP. My announcement is 20-5.
Thanks and good luck everyone!
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Hello All,
I just submitted an application for the GS-7 Border Patrol Direct Hire announcement "BPA DH 20-7". I am 50% of the way through CBP's process and have not received an update on my application since June of 2019 as I await a polygraph date. I would like to know:
1. From application to academy, how long is the average hiring process?
2. I am 50% through the CBP process, which portions (if any) of CBP's hiring process transfers to BPA? Thus far, I have completed CBP's application, written exam, PT test, structured interview, medical screening, finger prints and submitted my eQip.
Mid 20's, clean background, east coast resident, Cyber Security Degree + 2.5 years of full time Cyber experience in the private sector.
Thank you
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I applied in July of 2018 and was sworn in via Skype last Monday the 30th. So that’s about 20 months for me but I also had several holdups along the way and because of that I would say I could have finished the process in a year if not for those (medical questionnaire responses, two polygraphs rescheduled). I was in CBP process for a bit to before withdrawing and I can confirm that at least the PT, and interview weren’t transferable but I know the physical, background and poly were. I imagine the written test would be different too. Hope that helps!
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I woke up this morning and saw a green check next to my background, the biggest obstacle I overcome in the process because I made poor decisions in my early adult life. PT and drug are the last. Happiest day ever and potential to correct and change my life for myself, my wife, and most important better future for my two boys. Assuming I pass the last two, does that mean I'm in? Thanks for reading and reply. I'm 20-1 in OC CA, anyone here on the same boat in OC CA?
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Wanted to begin my career as a border patrol agent and now that I have passed everything except for the fitness exam 2 (only because I haven't been scheduled to take it yet due to obvious reasons) should I continue to wait until department of homeland security start back up again? Kind of tempted to look for other jobs that are still actively hiring at this time but considering this is a GS-7 position I wanted to stick it out.
I just feel like they won't start a new academy for a very long time (possibly next year) and not sure if I want to wait that long.
What would you guys do? Would you just wait it out or look for a different career choice?
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Not sure I understand... theres no other Fed agency that you'd be able to get into quicker than BPA with where you're at in the process right now. Also, most local agencies have had an impact in hiring as a result of Covid... so if you're near the end of the BPA process, I highly doubt you could get picked up anywhere else in a shorter time frame with everything going on.
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I have a weird question, I have quite a few food allergies and wanted to know if the academy accommodates people with allergies, or is it everyone gets the same food no matter what. Also do you have to prepare and serve the food for your fellow trainees, i have heard they do this in a few police academies.
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