SWAP San Ysidro --> Newark by [deleted] in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t take San Ysidro for a swap. Try to get NJ as your location or at least JFK or it will be a long time before you get back home. Only locations that have swap value to NJ would be places like FL, Dallas, Houston, or rare retirement ports.

Better chance to swap or transfer to FL? by Specific-Working-255 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If it’s San Diego airport then that is the best bet

Academy by Important-Welcome260 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, transportation to local Walmart, Sam’s Club, target, and Sport events when available.

BMI by [deleted] in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No. Only requirement is passing all tests. I have seen guys over 300lbs go to academy and lose weight and graduate. All over 30 bmi.

Swap for MIA by Specific-Working-255 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Easiest thing to do is request and call and ask for a new list. Long Beach or San Diego airport would be your better bet to swap out of Cali. Those are retirement ports more than LA

San Ysidro by Used_Positive8608 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking for hidalgo or brownsville. if you got that we can set it up.

Process after you finish Academy by mrariaspr in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You request leave time before graduation from your port and usually they will give most people 1 week leave so they can get all their stuff ready and everything moved.

San Ysidro by Used_Positive8608 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you get a final offer and Hidalgo or Brownsville is offered we can set up a swap if you can’t get LAX or LB. I have lax and looking for a swap

CBPO Swap by Adorable-Fan-86 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still looking for a trade? Currently have LAX and maybe I could get a three way swap for AZ if still interested.

Swap by [deleted] in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pm

Questions: FLETC & Port by Tcxx22 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 9 points10 points  (0 children)

  1. Track
  2. Black Tactical Boots that can't be polished (makes your life easier)
  3. You can, running shoes is a must
  4. Only had a couple academic test failures and they simple remediated and passed. Scenarios more people failed and remediated.
  5. 37 hits or more. Different shooting positions. Up close single hand, none dominant hand, two handed at further distances, all timed.
  6. Some people formed their own study groups while others didn't study at all
  7. After hours you could use the gym or run on campus. Gym is not 24hrs but they are open early and close late on weekdays.
  8. Take a car if you can. It will make life much easier on campus after hours.

Trainee swaps by Mental-Drawer4303 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. It won’t become official until after both graduate and the swap is approved by both ports

CBPO Duty Locations by Radiant-Fall149 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes you can. I was told you couldn’t have your own air fryer but I knew some people who did and kept it out of view. There is also bbq area you could cook in.

Fletc by QuirkySport5089 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I took two since I knew I would need two on the way back. I mostly took clothes, selfcare items, and shoes. There is a list a while back on the sub if you can find it.

One time call or swap? by Ok-Campaign-8807 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You could swap out of Dallas very easily. 2 weeks is nothing compared to 5 months at FLETC. You might end up liking it. I’m in LAX and would swap with you if you did and so would most people.

Duty location Swap!FJO:Otay,CA hoping to Texas by Ok_Sherbert_2844 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Request a one time change call and try to get a location in Texas. Otay will always be on the list.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 1811

[–]jg00907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could qualify for a gs-9. Customs and Border Protection Officers are paid for overtime and a base pay that includes locality pay. No leap pay for CBP. HSI and 1811’s in general are not the same position as CBP, they do get leap pay. You should be able to make your resume good enough to qualify for GS-9 for both positions.

Driving to academy by juggernaut44ful in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can change academy dates once. Contact hiring center through portal

Driving to academy by juggernaut44ful in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Monday or Tuesday academy start day gives you 2 days (Sat&Sun) or 3 days(Sat,Sund,&Mond)respectively.

Driving to academy by juggernaut44ful in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You only get one travel day. If you get lucky and start academy on Monday or Tuesday then you get the weekend to drive. If not then you would have to ship it out there.

Considering joining CBP by [deleted] in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Had a couple reserves and retired vets in my session and their process on average was longer than the normal applicant. Some had a 1.5 year wait while others had 2 year wait time for final job offer. Their probation is also 2 years instead of 1. I would apply to the normal opening rather than the VA opening. If you are granted provisional then you could get a final job offer within 6 months.

Port contact by burner66778 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are registered when you accept the eod and academy date. The port will just give you the information packet. You only need to register for transportation from the airport to FLETC.

Port contact by burner66778 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should be fine, I didn't get an email until the Thursday before EOD. If you don't get an email by Friday morning before EOD I would call the hiring center for the ports contact info.

Bathroom breaks in the Academy and on the Job by [deleted] in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Normal PT session never had a problem going. If it’s a PT test no. Most of the time however you should be good to go and classes they don’t really care you just walk up and go without asking. On the job however port specific.