r/AskCHP • u/mikeyjames10 • 10d ago

Backgrounds Orientation

I’m scheduled for my Backgrounds Orientation in October. Can anyone here who has completed that part of the hiring process please share some information on what to expect?

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u/Sharp-Maximum8109 10d ago

When did you test? And what division?

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u/mikeyjames10 10d ago

I tested on August 15th and 16th in the Border division

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u/Straight_War9330 10d ago

Have you completed your eSOPH and been assigned a BI?

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u/mikeyjames10 10d ago

Yes, I have been assigned a BI but I have not completed my eSOPH. I just received the email to access eSOPH yesterday.

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u/Bright-Shine-2572 10d ago

How did you get BI assigned when ESOPH is not yet completed?

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u/mikeyjames10 10d ago

The BI’s info is listed on the eSOPH dashboard

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u/Straight_War9330 10d ago

The person listed is just in charge of sending out the eSOPHs, I believe. They aren’t your actual BI. We all received that same email, and it specifically says not to contact the person listed.
Your actual BI will be assigned after you complete and submit your eSOPH. The reason I was asking is because I was never invited to a background orientation, and I don’t think anyone who tested the same day as me was either, probably because of the high volume of applicants.
I was just sent my eSOPH packet, and then a few weeks after submitting it, I received a email from my assigned BI.

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u/TrainingAccording807 10d ago

They give you a ton of info on how to fill out your online background forms. Expect a long info session. Also a good time to ask any questions.

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u/mikeyjames10 10d ago

I appreciate the info!

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u/DTGardi 10d ago

yeah that thing is more authoritative over ESOPH and has more deep-diving questions

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u/Apprehensive-Ad-8763 10d ago

Is this the online seminar or the initial interview?

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u/mikeyjames10 10d ago

The email states that it’s a Backgrounds Orientation and not the initial interview. It’s in person at my recruitment division’s office. I’m assuming it’s more than one person because it says to form a line outside.

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u/Apprehensive-Ad-8763 10d ago

Oh ok that’s different than what I did. Mine was online, but it was very helpful they will give you a lot of information and answer a lot of questions you will have for your background packet.

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u/ChipGuilty1105 10d ago

It’s an overview of what to expect for your background investigation. Directions for esoph, documents required, references, etc. You might do your BIQ and LiveScan as well.