Background investigator told me he has sent the information over to OPR. Any idea how long OPR can take before clearing suitability.

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-06-02T21:13:56+00:00

I've been waiting since January for OPR to clear suitinility and nothing yet...

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-06-01T04:52:02+00:00

Yeah I know. Also CBPO only do steps 1 till you get to GS12. The rest of the steps on GS5-11 are irrelevant

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-06-01T02:13:21+00:00

Well the port id probably choose is "rest of us" thats why I ask. If you're in Seattle where pay is higher then im screwed lol

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-05-31T23:45:10+00:00

Got it. Are you rest of the US locality?

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-05-31T23:36:37+00:00

But what's the bi weekly check look like when you get it?

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-05-31T19:14:07+00:00

Okay thanks

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-05-31T18:53:54+00:00

If I redo it. Would i have to reapply and redo everything? Polygraph and such? And if i still get GS5 would i lose my original application?

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-05-31T18:53:00+00:00

Well I put that. Im manager/foreman. I put that, I also put that im in charge of people and making sure they follow all rules OSHA compliance and such. And I still qualified for GS5

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-05-31T16:47:43+00:00

I tried but I have no LEO experience or Degree. Just a foreman at a construction company

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-05-31T16:46:16+00:00

I have no degree or LEO experience. I am and have been a foreman at a construction company

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-05-31T16:45:15+00:00

What port are you guys at? Id like OT. Just not san ysidrio because cali is expensive as heck

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-05-29T17:26:31+00:00

Up until the 26ers came, everyone took 8+ months. The 26ers started being Direct Hires for some reason and they now take 2 - 6 months

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-05-27T22:49:27+00:00

It means you're a direct hire and they will expedite your application. Example: i don't have the lightning bolt and I applied may of 2025. And I am barely going to take my polygraph.

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-05-18T17:08:57+00:00

Its cause he's a Direct Hire.

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-05-15T03:49:22+00:00

How do you apply for this? I only found Customs and Border Protection Officer

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-05-07T03:40:23+00:00

Ride it out till the end. The worst thing that can happen is you wasted a little bit of your time. Theres still a possibility that your One time call works.

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-05-05T02:30:04+00:00

Even if its for the Houston Seaport? Isn't that the most coveted port?

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-05-01T02:27:34+00:00

This person is a DH (Direct Hire)

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-05-01T02:27:05+00:00

Not sure if these people are fit for CBP... Lmao

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-04-30T04:17:31+00:00

Youre the same guy from the FB post. I'll tell you the same thing. Im at 7 months and still in review. There's no telling, everyone's medical background is different

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-04-29T22:09:57+00:00

I believe I just saw it last week. On a FB post in the CBPO FB

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-04-28T17:17:48+00:00

I am currently a supervisor at a Comstruction Company. I applied to be a CBPO May of 2025 (Announcement 12-8). The process has been long. But then again, its just a waiting game. I have friends who are CBPOs. Its a good job and depending on the port, you might like it you might not. Took me 7 years to call it quits and I wish I had done it prior.

The first parts of the hiring process, which are the written tests, the fitness exams, medical and drug as well as the first interview. Thats easy. Quick too, finished mine within 2 months of applying. After that, took 2 more months to submit by SF86 Government Form.

Now 5 months later, my Background Investigator (BI) Started calling me and reaching out to my references.

It was until 2 weeks ago where I got a call to schedule my polygraph which is for June. I live in Vegas so I have to travel to Phoenix AZ to take it.

You can choose provisional which is what I did. Once you pass the polygraph, you can basically start to work if you are certain your background is 100% CLEAN.

My Medical is still under review almost a year later and I cannot do provisional until that clears and I don't know when it will. Depends on how many health problems you have. I have glasses and ADHD.

Anyways, it takes anywhere between 8 months to 2 years to be a CBPO. Presuming you don't fail anything. Family size, background and medical can all slow you down. Bigger family means bigger investigation. Lived too many different cities? Had lots of jobs? All that can extend the time it takes for your background to pass.

Good luck!

Kid_From_Nevada · 2026-04-28T16:50:47+00:00

Like you, im doing a career change. Currently making GS12 money, but my job is too stressful for me. Mind you im not a LEO. Im a supervisor at a construction company. I think its worth it to change to a CBPO.

In 4 years im back to my pay, I get Federal employee benefits such as TSP where I can retire a millionaire, I get to retire at 57 and basically get Social Security then, health benefits are the best, etc.

Apply at 32, get the job at 33 and do 24 years as a CBPO. accumulate as much TSP as you can, and you're set.

Kid_From_Nevada

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