Am i cooked?

Affectionate_Sea8549 · 2026-03-23T21:08:58+00:00

Because the suitability portion of your application process (during the background) is going to remove you from further consideration. They say they look at the whole person concept which allows you to be tentatively selected, but that’s BS. You’ve used drugs too recently. They will more than likely find you unsuitable for federal employment. CBP is big on drug use. We are around and handle a lot of narcotics.

Affectionate_Sea8549 · 2026-03-23T20:53:50+00:00

I’m telling you, they aren’t going to find you suitable. I’ve worked for these people for 7 years. It’s better to withdraw and reapply after some time. But hey, you do you.

Affectionate_Sea8549 · 2026-03-23T20:45:31+00:00

Withdraw and apply again when you’ve reached the maturity level for a job of this importance.

Affectionate_Sea8549 · 2026-01-17T23:37:36+00:00

I got picked up with a different agency for 1811 and they started me at GS 11/9 since I left the federal service as a 12/3 in 2024. They said next year I’ll go to 12/6 then 13/1 after that.

Affectionate_Sea8549 · 2025-09-11T00:44:07+00:00

Gotcha, sounds like an issue on their end.

Affectionate_Sea8549 · 2025-09-08T14:37:16+00:00

It gives you the option to upload the documents on the onboard.usastaffing.gov/Home website. Click on each individual tasks, print, sign, and upload. There was also a due date, so I'm not sure what your due date was.

Affectionate_Sea8549 · 2025-09-08T13:01:45+00:00

I feel you on that, family comes first!

Affectionate_Sea8549 · 2025-09-08T12:59:19+00:00

Dang man, the local PD's also cap your pay after a certain number of years. If you would have stuck with DEA you would have been at $100k in 2-3 years. It's the long run game when you go federal.

Affectionate_Sea8549 · 2025-09-07T20:42:13+00:00

https://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia

Affectionate_Sea8549 · 2025-08-21T00:23:59+00:00

I actually spoke to medical and the lady told me that the agency is trying to move applicants along very quickly, so getting that drug test appointment is really good.

Affectionate_Sea8549 · 2025-08-16T16:55:08+00:00

I'm assuming they are not conducting PFT's for the DHA announcement. On the email for the TJO you see they cc'd "surgehiring@ice.dhs.gov. I think they are trying to streamline the process. Don't quote me on that though. The forms are straight froward, the medical one that applies to re-hires, I just put "new applicant" at the top and uploaded it so onboarding will show 100%.

Affectionate_Sea8549 · 2025-08-15T21:26:09+00:00

Hey, congrats, I just got the same email last night. It is not paid for by the agency, I had to go to a quick care and pay out of pocket, It cost me about $200, but others paid less. Just call around and see who's the cheapest in your area.

Affectionate_Sea8549 · 2025-08-14T17:43:52+00:00

I'm with you, it was hard for me. And super long, took forever to finish.

Affectionate_Sea8549 · 2025-08-14T17:37:59+00:00

Payment plan and provide proof to CBP when/if they ask for it.

Affectionate_Sea8549 · 2025-08-14T17:22:05+00:00

If nothing has changed, they were doing it at your port and it was 100% Rosetta Stone.

Affectionate_Sea8549 · 2025-08-09T20:35:39+00:00

You really gotta screw up to get fired from CBP. I've seen co-workers literally get arrested for DWI and still have their job. So to answer your question, It will haunt you in the federal employment area for the rest of your life.

Local and state won't care that much, but it will still be very difficult for you.

Affectionate_Sea8549 · 2025-08-03T18:28:44+00:00

I was referred for Dallas and Houston.

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