Just completed the initial testing for CBP, have a question about age limits.

[Digital_Boy]

[POLICESTATE]

What kind of physical fitness standards they got?

[Corbin Dallas]

First you need to schedule the interview and pass that. If you pass the interview, you'll send in your package and they will call you to schedule the PAT. Once you've passed the PAT they will start the BI and schedule a second PAT.

And lastly, once you pass all the above, they will call you and let you know if you made it. Your background can continue while you are in NM.

Good luck to you! I passed all but the PAT so far. (Asthma) So I'm now working on my aerobics in order to get past that point.

There are a few others I know that are trying to get in and they are still in the loop. Once you pass your test, it's good for 3 years.

[Digital_Boy]

First you need to schedule the interview and pass that. If you pass the interview, you'll send in your package and they will call you to schedule the PAT. Once you've passed the PAT they will start the BI and schedule a second PAT.

And lastly, once you pass all the above, they will call you and let you know if you made it. Your background can continue while you are in NM.

Good luck to you! I passed all but the PAT so far. (Asthma) So I'm now working on my aerobics in order to get past that point.

There are a few others I know that are trying to get in and they are still in the loop. Once you pass your test, it's good for 3 years.

Noted. So once I get the first PAT (??) scheduled and passed, does that freeze the clock with regards to the applicant's age and eligibility under the federal retirement laws?

I'm just concerned about going through all this interviewing and background checking, only to be told "sorry, but due to federal retirement laws, you're too old for this job" because the offer didn't get made before a certain day.

[Cpl. Haas]

I just finished the logic based/artificial language and background experience tests held today at the Al-Bahr Shrine in Clairemont Mesa

Not to go off-topic here, but what does the background experience test consist of? I'm taking the logical reasoning/ALT next Thursday...

[Corbin Dallas]

Noted. So once I get the first PAT (??) scheduled and passed, does that freeze the clock with regards to the applicant's age and eligibility under the federal retirement laws?

I'm just concerned about going through all this interviewing and background checking, only to be told "sorry, but due to federal retirement laws, you're too old for this job" because the offer didn't get made before a certain day.

PAT = Physical Assessment Test

From my understanding, passing the entrance exam freezes your age.

You and I are in the same boat. I'm only a few months behind you in age.

[BigDogatPlay]

If you are turning 40 in 3 months, and don't have one of the exceptions that they list in the Q&A mentioned, you may be playing it kind of tight. If they don't make a job offer until after the background is completed you could easily be into next year. If passing the initial phase of testing freezes your age as is suggested above, then you'd be all right.

Probably should get hold of a recruiter and run the scenario past them. If you are a really solid candidate they might try to hurry you through, but you need to get on it now.

[jkasandiego]

I should have taken the test last week , i'm over the age limit but it was waived due to ex military and a disabled veteran, at the Shrine.
Instead i accepted the Job offer from DoD.

Hope you guys make it through the Academy.

[Digital_Boy]

I should have taken the test last week , i'm over the age limit but it was waived due to ex military and a disabled veteran, at the Shrine.
Instead i accepted the Job offer from DoD.

Hope you guys make it through the Academy.

Thanks. I hope I make it *to* the Academy as well.

Also, you can sign up and try again next time they open up applications.

[meangreen46]

Not to go off-topic here, but what does the background experience test consist of? I'm taking the logical reasoning/ALT next Thursday...

The background experience test is just a bunch of questions regarding your history, work, education, etc. It's a no brainer.

[meangreen46]

Cal the Minneapolis Hiring Center and let them know your concerned about your age. You have to get a TO (Tentative Offer) letter before your birthday.

[meangreen46]

Try this:Nhc-bpwr.Applicantinfo@dhs.govNhc-bpcr.Applicantinfo@dhs.govNhc-bper.Applicantinfo@dhs.gov



OR

BPA Entry Level DEU
Phone: (612)467-7027x1
Fax: (612)727-2222
Email: DEU.BPA.NHC@DHS.GOV

[BoJackUSMC]

good luck on your CBP career. I am taking my written test exam this October. I been studying very hard for last three weeks. I feel very confident about this test because the study guide they sent me. I only missed 5 questions out of 60 I believe. I am going to keep on studying until the test date. They told me I will get additional 5 points for being a veteran so I am very happy about that. Every point counts. I just pray if I were to get hire by CBP, I hope they will let me finish my school until this December. I will earn my accounting degree and business degree this December.

[meangreen46]

good luck on your CBP career. I am taking my written test exam this October. I been studying very hard for last three weeks. I feel very confident about this test because the study guide they sent me. I only missed 5 questions out of 60 I believe. I am going to keep on studying until the test date. They told me I will get additional 5 points for being a veteran so I am very happy about that. Every point counts. I just pray if I were to get hire by CBP, I hope they will let me finish my school until this December. I will earn my accounting degree and business degree this December.

You won't have to worry about getting into an academy by December if your test is only in October. Even if they are doing expedited processing, it will take at least 5 months and that is if everything goes smoothly.

[ArtSki]

good luck on your CBP career. I am taking my written test exam this October. I been studying very hard for last three weeks. I feel very confident about this test because the study guide they sent me. I only missed 5 questions out of 60 I believe. I am going to keep on studying until the test date. They told me I will get additional 5 points for being a veteran so I am very happy about that. Every point counts. I just pray if I were to get hire by CBP, I hope they will let me finish my school until this December. I will earn my accounting degree and business degree this December.

On average it takes well over 6 months to go through the process.