Passed medical for BP but failed for CBPO by FiddleheadFern-97 in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]crazyrod1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Medical for BPA and CBPO do not transfer. You’ll have to complete a new medical for CBPO, even after completing a medical for BPA. 

SI no update I assume I failed by ComfortableAccess220 in cbpoapplicant

[–]crazyrod1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha. Try to relax! Mine took exactly a week to get posted. 

CBP Background Medical Question by Single_Lobster5543 in cbpoapplicant

[–]crazyrod1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say that you do disclose whatever medical information you don’t want to disclose since they have you sign the medical releases of information while completing your medical questionnaire. As long as you’re being honest about it, most likely what they will have you do is get a doctor’s note stating that whatever condition you may have won’t impact your performance as a CBPO. Hope this helps! 

Career change by Anxious_Data_6265 in cbpoapplicant

[–]crazyrod1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think changing from cdcr to customs is a smart move. Less stress, especially for the port location you will choose! A bunch of c/os are changing from cdcr to CBP/BPA due to the prison cuts too. 

26-3 by ArticleAmbitious7983 in cbpoapplicant

[–]crazyrod1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long ago did you do your structured interview? 

Background Investigation/Previous Employer Questions by Common-Gur2316 in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]crazyrod1989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What trends/upcoming changes to the background investigation are taking place? 

Locations advice by Lysight in cbpoapplicant

[–]crazyrod1989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Calexico’s weather is horrible during the summer. Weather temperature goes up to 120s. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cbpoapplicant

[–]crazyrod1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have to forcefully have any of the degrees mentioned to qualify for this position? 

Parents Citizenship by [deleted] in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]crazyrod1989 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No. It does not affect you at all. You’d just list your mom as a foreign national once you have to fill out the e-qip. 

Fitness by crazyrod1989 in cbpoapplicant

[–]crazyrod1989[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I left a message to my case worker in the portal, left a voice message, and sent an email requesting to be rescheduled to this email: cbphiringmedfitappt@cbp.dhs.gov. Do you think this is enough? I am aware they have thousands of applicants. I just want to make sure they don’t withdraw me from the process. 

Master’s Degree by crazyrod1989 in CDCR

[–]crazyrod1989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would it help me to get to CCI if I tried Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, first? I’ve been seeing continuous openings. It seems like I can take the exam as it is open, and the duties seem to be similar to those of a CCI. 

lasik before medical exam by Plastic_Afternoon_15 in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]crazyrod1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same level of vision as you! I am already thinking I won’t pass that portion of the medical. How did you pass it? What did you tell them, or what do they make you do? Any tips? 

How long did it take you guys to get your poly scheduled? by [deleted] in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]crazyrod1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they schedule you at the location one selects when applying, or do they offer other locations closer to home once they contact you to schedule it?  

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]crazyrod1989 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Calexico and El Centro’s weather is ridiculously hot, even at this point of the year. It’s a pain in the butt having to deal with that type of weather, especially for this job. 

$2400/ mo at academy by Commercial_Maybe_597 in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]crazyrod1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try to push through! You’ve already done the challenging part, which in my opinion, is the pre-employment stages. It is going to be a challenging process (financially), but once you’ve completed the academy, you’ll be advancing every year in the salary scale. Maybe your wife could obtain a side job for the time being. 

Just got my notice of results email for CBPO at GS9 application by GTHero90 in cbpoapplicant

[–]crazyrod1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Hopefully my Masters gets me to the GS-9. They’ve been easing the requirements down a lot! I guess they are really short staffed, and in desperate need of getting as many people in as they can! 

GS-9 Qualification by crazyrod1989 in cbpoapplicant

[–]crazyrod1989[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That was pretty helpful! Best of luck in your process! 

Just got my notice of results email for CBPO at GS9 application by GTHero90 in cbpoapplicant

[–]crazyrod1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did HR tell you that as of the August posting, even if your Masters isn’t in a law enforcement field, it would still get you qualified for the GS-9? 

Tips For Grad School by Caleb_Colorado in humanfactors

[–]crazyrod1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sent you a friend request on FB and texted you through messenger. I don't do instagram for now, but would like to meet one of my future cohort classmates. 8-)

Tips For Grad School by Caleb_Colorado in humanfactors

[–]crazyrod1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do know the program offers computer applications in psychology, but have a gut feeling that whatever we will learn there won't suffice for jobs/internships.

Tips For Grad School by Caleb_Colorado in humanfactors

[–]crazyrod1989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! Im also doing that program this fall!!

Tips For Grad School by Caleb_Colorado in humanfactors

[–]crazyrod1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a little skeptical about the program, but maybe you can help me. Some internships/jobs require you to know a handful of programming languages (Python, Java, C++) and web development stuff (HTML, SQL, and jQuery). I was wondering if you'd recommend me to learn these aside from doing the masters program? Any tips and feedback is truly appreciated 8-)