This might be a bit off topic but I was once an applicant for Border Patrol in 2016 but failed the poly when I took it. The Employee Turnover for the Border Patrol | Work - Work - Chron.com Many people before you have been successful in their examinations and you can be successful as well. All rights reserved. You may contact your assigned Polygraph Examiner identified in your written reporting instructions if you need to cancel or reschedule. This U.S. Federal Government system is to be used by authorized users only. PDF U.S. Border Patrol Specialty Units - DHS Given what I have seen on this forum and what that recruiter told me, I don't know whether to answer yes or no to that question. Copyright Infringement is SERIOUS business. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Must have a current Tier 5 (single scope) background investigation (or the equivalent). And so with that being the case it could, it appears, technically at some point be lowered back to 37. In 2018, its first year of growth in nearly a decade, U.S. Border Patrol increased staffing by just 188 people, to 19,555 agents - despite pressure from the administration to hire thousands. My buddy I deployed to Afghanistan with is now a border patrol agent so any questions anyone has Ill reach out to him and if hes not busy he will respond and Ill respond back. I did not know if they ever did a background investigation on my so I reached out to a recruiter and asked him. This forum is designed for the seasoned HSI Special Agent as well as applicants for entry level Special Agent positions. Official websites use .gov Video Description: To support your hiring process journey, this video explains what to expect when taking the polygraph exam and tips and recommendations on how to be successful. Ill update this thread with comments on my timeline as I hear more information. Watch the video for general information on the CBP polygraph examination and see three agents and officers share their experience about the process. U.S. Border Patrol | U.S. Customs and Border Protection ADRENALINE RUSHES COME STANDARD Border Patrol Agents sit squarely on the front lines, guarding our country from illegal activity while providing aid to those in need. BP agents get BPAPRA. PublicDirect Hire Authority Short breaks are provided throughout the exam. Completely agree with SHU on those timelines. 114 members and 34426 guests. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Curious to see where people are in the process. CBP as in Border Patrol Agent positions right? Nervousness is taken into account throughout the testing process, including when reviewing and determining the examination result. I was in CBP process for a bit to before withdrawing and I can confirm that at least the PT, and interview werent transferable but I know the physical, background and poly were. Just got word I passed the entrance exam. Considering both of these agencies are within the CBP; my background, polygraph, and clearance should be good for both. All hiring questions should be forwarded through the CBP Hiring Center which has already been in contact with you throughout the process. Border Patrol Agents prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the U.S. by securing our land borders and coastal waters between ports of entry. so they pretty much get their foot in the door. and our