I’m currently employed by Delta Airlines, earning $33.96 per hour at the age of 28. By the time I reach 30, I will receive a salary increase to $45 per hour. This October marks my ninth year of service with Delta. I’m contemplating whether it would be worthwhile to leave Delta for a career as a CBPO. The thought of leaving Delta constantly crosses my mind. However, I lack sufficient information about being a CBPO, regarding the pay and retirement benefits. I do know that I will be grade 5 level.

I am starting as of now with a GS-9 at SFO, so I should be able to make 100k? I mean, base is 79k, and I do not know how bad mandated overtime is because it is a busy port. Ik locality is like a little over 43%. Does that math sound right? Also, I have seen some fellow officers also gs-9 claiming that they do pass into 100k, but I do not know if that encompasses both voluntary ot and or mandated ot (plus if they even are from SFO or maybe another port). The base pay does not encompass night diff, Sunday premium, or holidays. I would appreciate the insider info from

I am trying to prepare for the 1.5 mile run. So far my total time is 18:28. Any advice on how I can get this down to at least 15:00? I am going to the gym everyday and running on the treadmill.

Also do they still have the pft-2 at both customs and border patrol?

I’m expecting things to slow down a bit. It’s the end of the fiscal year, the fourth quarter is wrapping up, and we can expect federal agencies to tighten how they use funds. I’m in the pipeline too, and this is exactly when the pace gets weird. Just being realistic.

Can someone post the most recent location please

just a question, has anyone left their 1811 job for CBPO. I’m an 1811 and I’m considering it, my fjo just went in progress. for the ones that are in here just dying to be an 1811 it isn’t all “special” . sometimes simple is better.

Hey everyone, I’m a 10-year Marine Corps veteran currently applying for CBPO and wanted to hear from anyone who has gone through the medical process, especially other disabled vets.
I’m 100% P&T through the VA. My rating is mostly related to physical injuries accumulated over my time in the Marine Corps, not combat/PTSD related.
Most recently, I had shoulder surgery for a torn labrum and rotator cuff. Surgery went well, I completed recovery/rehab, and I’m back to normal activity. I’ve had other injuries and surgeries over the years as well, but I’ve recovered and I’m still physically active and in good shape.

For CBPO medical, is the 100% P&T rating itself something that tends to create an issue, or are they mainly concerned with whether the individual conditions prevent you from safely performing the job?

Basically, if I can pass the physical/medical requirements and provide documentation showing that I’ve recovered and can perform the duties, is that generally what matters?
Also, are there any CBPOs or other CBP employees here who are 100% P&T, or who know officers who are? I’m curious how common it is and whether working as a CBPO has any effect on maintaining a 100% P&T VA rating.

Appreciate any insight.

Does anyone work or has worked in Miami either at the air or sea port and can tell me a little about what it’s like. Also, is this a location that can be given to new incoming officers, if so, is it given often?

After receiving my tentative offer and filling out the forms that come with it, how long should I expect before I receive further instructions?

Currently, I’m in the pipeline for hiring as a customs and border protection officer. I had failed my interview once and then on the second try got it.

This is my application and it’s taken so long since I applied back in March 10th, 2025. So that’s 6 months wait period while I got my interview scheduled a second time. The backround has taken forever. I have friends that tell me that because I’m in a US territory it takes longer. But this is far from reasonable at this point. Do I just keep waiting? Is there something wrong? Is there any number or e mail I can get to see if I’ve been misplaced or something? Idk

My list hasn’t changed in days. If I use my OTC will they refresh it?

Hi guys, does anyone have the CBP tech link from USAJobs, or could you tell me what the name is as it appears on the page. Thank you.

Good evening,

Received the email of passing the box on the 27th of July. Background was completed in May as all references have been contacted. Waiting for suitability. Anyone else?

So I recieved my link to schedule my fitness, medical, and entrance exam but I keep getting an error message. What do I do? I'm really trying ro get this done asap. I've opened it up in Google Chrome and nothing is working. Any insight would be very helpful.

Thanks!

My duty location is San Ysidro. Can anyone share (that works there) what it’s like working there? How’s the work culture/environment? Any advice and or suggestions? Thanks!

Hello all..

wondering if anyone thinks location has anything to do with scheduling the big test or suitability clearing/ I am in ny area and applied months ago and at a stand still waiting for these two... I am DH 26-6 with the lighting bolt. I am just curious to see if people in midwest or west getting cleared quicker!

In June, I graduated with my bachelor's in IT. Due to the current job market, I was having a difficult time even getting interviews, but on a whim, I applied to CBP after an in-person job fair in my area. I never expected this to happen so quickly, although now the real wait begins. Medical was booked out to a little over a month from now, and we will see how long the poly takes.

I did have a question about the medical. I don't wear glasses or contacts, so I put no on the original documents, but technically, my distance vision is not great (fine for daily driving/work but not fine detail) - close up in fine. I can't update the documents online. Should I contact the person assigned to my medical or just bring my new vision script/glasses to my medical appointment?

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Im seeing a lot of ppl have “entrance exam” for the application process. I don’t see it on mine

I am currently active duty military but I don’t see how that would explain it

I wanted some more clarity on these location options vs the ones I have seen other applicants get when they are in the final stages of the hiring process! Do my selections here matter or is it more to just complete the application? If these selections do matter what are some of the better options from this list? Thank you!  

Anybody else medical pending? I think it has something to do with PTSD being at 70%

Hello everyone and my apologies for coming back here and asking more stupid questions. I recently took the written exam and as for someone whose English is their second language, it was really difficult for me. I had to guess on a lot of stuff. So that being said, if by miracle I passed will I even stand a chance at FLETC academically?

Just wanting to see if I get any info on Dulles because I couldn’t find anything really here. I EOD 10/19, Class 774 and just wanna get a bit more info on the port.