Posted on Jan 16, 2017
Two out of three Border Patrol job applicants fail polygraph test, making hiring difficult
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Wow this is very shocking! To think a military vet with an active TS clearance gets turned away due to a failed poly! Something needs to be done with this at CBP. I was considering them on a short list of potential employers but I am now rethinking this.
Two out of three Border Patrol job applicants fail polygraph test, making hiring difficult
Posted from latimes.com
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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Sounds like a case of power-hungry people in positions of authority -- part of the swamp that desperately needs to be drained. CBP needs a new HR department. They should have records of who administered those tests, and everyone who gave a failing grade on a test lasting more than 2 hours should be fired, along with everyone in management who supported that practice.
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TSgt Steve Waide
It would be interesting to see the findings of an investigation but I'm sure they will spin it somehow to save face. Maybe they need to find a different source for the polygraphs.
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TSgt Steve Waide
I am wondering if I would have to take one as well. The article stated that waivers can be granted for those who have an active TS clearance. Mine is still good for a couple more years. After reading this article I think that would be a reason I would consider them. Not that I have anything to hide since I have taken a poly for a different LE Agency and passed just fine.
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SFC Carlos Gamino
You have to give it a try. There are always explanations. Discouragements are the worst tools for not accomplishing goals. There are more than handfuls of military being hired by CBP. I came in at a time where we took a long questionnaire, there was no Polygraph. Call OPM, get the facts from the source.
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