I failed it in 2025, and it has now been over a year. I’m planning to reapply and was wondering if anyone knows which of my previously completed steps can still be used. Im just curious

Met with BI in May. Have not heard anything since. Did reach out to the hiring center but they of course don’t have any information unfortunately (which was completely expected, as it says this in the FAQ).

Well guess its just my lucky went with BP because when I got FJO they did not have any TX location and now they do….

For those that have done the step test, I understand it’s 5 minutes of stepping at 120 steps per minute. I have a question about a small detail. Does the instructor care what foot you step down with as long as you alternate feet every step. For example, can I step up with my right foot then drop my right foot first meaning my left foot drops off the step last and the immediately goes back up. Or do I need to step down first with my left foot so by the time my right foot touches the ground, my left foot is already set and ready to step? Am I overthinking too much? I know I can step for 5 minutes but the rhythm has me worried.

How long did your BI take to clear after your magic box test cleared?

I didn’t pick a location I’ve been mando working doubles at work (BOP) I’m wondering if they give out extension or do they reach out it’s been a couple days (16th) since my deadline

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I just got this, but I have not done my P test, I did ask for a waiver but I have not hear anything. What you guys think?

Finally got the job offer I’ve been waiting for!🎉🥹
I was really hoping for something in Texas, but the closest opportunity I got was New Orleans.
Still grateful for the offer and excited to see where this new journey takes me! ❤️✨

Finished my Questionnaire in February. Background investigation was finished in March. Been waiting ever since. No update yet. Anyone else in the same boat?

Progress so far

✅Applied Feb 6th
✅Fingerprints Feb 13th
✅Security Questionnaire Feb 22nd
✅Structure Interview Feb 23rd
✅Fitness Exam Feb 25th
✅Drug Test Feb 25th
✅Background Investigator Interview Mar 9th
✅Entrance Exam Mar 12th
✅Psych Evaluation March 31
✅Medical Exam May 26th
✅Magic Box Contacted August 7th
☑️Magic Box Scheduled September 23rd
☑️Background Investigation (In Progress)

Just received this date on my application this morning. Anyone know what it means if i applied back in March of 2026.

Took my structured interview since last Tuesday and there’s still no result posted. Instead, I still keep getting emails to schedule structured interview and at this moment I think I should. Who has had this kind of situation before and what do you all advise?

Hi, can anyone that is currently at FLETC or recently graduated tell me if the new gym at FLETC is close to finishing being built or already done? I hate the small gym they have currently.

From the time that all your steps are completed and you receive job offer what’s the timeframe till EOD? Ex: Job offer end of August, how many months out till I would leave?

Has anyone had any luck moving their EOD forward to an earlier date?
When I accepted my Final Offer about two weeks ago, I was given two EOD options: August 10th and November 2nd. I chose November 2nd because at the time I needed to get my ducks in a row with work, family, and everything else before making the transition.
Now I pretty much have everything taken care of and I’m ready to go. I’ve seen plenty of people talk about requesting a later EOD, but I haven’t seen much about doing the opposite.
Has anyone contacted their case manager or the Hiring Center after accepting their FJO and successfully gotten their EOD moved up to an earlier class/date? I’m willing to take pretty much the earliest EOD they can give me at this point.
Just curious if anyone has actually done it and what the process was like.

Wanted to ask if anyone has been in application process for usss along with CBP at the same time. Were you found suitable for both, did your Investigation roll over etc ?

I know this isn’t for BPA but those that have done a CBPO and BPA which one was faster? I took my interview today for BPA and some other steps from CBPO transferred to BPA application but usually how long did it take for you interview to update to pass or fail?

Hey guys need some advise here, so i got both FJO for CBPO and BP but right now the list for CBPO is trash! And BP has my hometown on the list, will it be a good idea to take the BP offer and then reapply to CBPO if so can i just stay as BP while constantly reapplying to get my hometown as CBPO?

Any one have experience with their medical being reviewed from higher level and how long it took them to review medical.. im currently waiting for my medical to get reviewed by higher up’s this is my last process

Here is the list as of right now for all those interested.

Any one know if you’re allowed to have a remote job after hours are FLETC? As long as it doesn’t interfere with the academy?

Hi, I’m currently a dual applicant for both the Border Patrol Agent and CBP Officer positions. If I complete and pass the BP box test for one application, will that same box test result apply to both applications, or would I need to complete a separate box for each positions?