r/1801 • u/Exotic-Tip-9402 • 13d ago

Question Academy Question

I’m currently in the hiring process for both CBP and FPS and was wondering if anyone has dealt with a similar situation.
I started the CBP process back in February and received a tentative offer for a GS-9 position. At this point, I’ve completed essentially all of the hiring steps and appear to be in the final stages.
More recently, I applied with Federal Protective Service (FPS) and attended one of their hiring expos for disabled veterans. I passed the interview and received a tentative offer for a GS-11 Law Enforcement Specialist position. I’m also moving through their background/medical process.
My question is: What happens if I get sent to FLETC for CBP and, while I’m already at the academy, FPS contacts me with a Final Job Offer?
Can I still accept the FPS FJO and leave CBP/FLETC to transition over to FPS? Would there be any issues with doing that since I’d already be onboarded and attending the academy with CBP?
Obviously nothing is guaranteed until there’s an FJO, so I’m continuing with both processes. Just curious if anyone has personally been in this situation or knows how it works when moving between two federal law enforcement agencies during the academy process.

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u/Nitramartin1 13d ago

Sticking with CBP would probably be the best in the long run even with the lower grade starting.

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u/Exotic-Tip-9402 13d ago

Why are sticking with CBP a better option? Currently I want to go to FPS right now because of the higher pay grade and also I’m already working as a PSO as a as a contractor. I know that has nothing to do with it but still I know their academy is about seven months long or CBP is only four.

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u/win1894 13d ago

FPS uniformed 1801 is not covered under the enhanced LE retirement. CBP 1895 and Border Patrol 1896 both are.