U.S. Customs and Border Protection                                          7-1-2015
FOIA Appeals, Policy and Litigation Branch
90 K Street, NE, 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20229-1177
To: Whom may concern:                                                            This is an appeal for administrative closure of FOIA request CBP-2015-032950
     I have written a two part description for this appeal one is for the way I was treated and this one will be on the final results you guys rated me after I already wrote the first part. I was disqualified from continuing with the process of becoming a Border Patrol Agent because I did not pass your polygraph. If I did not pass your polygraph why did the examiner keep me there longer than it was needed as if I were a criminal and being interrogated?  I told her the truth and the examiner insisted that I, “Tell the truth so we can move with your process. Let me help you, don’t you want to be a Border Patrol Agent?” I then replied “I took the test four times. Doesn’t that show I really want to be a Border Patrol Agent?” She was very manipulative. Is that what you guys stand for a manipulative agency? If I failed then I failed do no waste any more time than it has.  I have told the examiner 100% of the truth and personal stories that I have not shared with anyone else. I have complied with everything you all asked of me so who are you guys to say I am not qualified for your job? I served this country and didn’t need a ridiculous polygraph to allow me to do so. I was a Marine for 9 ½ year and I’m currently in the Air Force.
The results I received advised me that I failed because I revealed that I smoked weed once in high school which was around more than 10 years ago.  I’ve already disclosed that information on the first part of the application process and also on the e-qip. I should also add that I have disclosed that in my military records and every other job that I have worked and applied for in the past. I have improved my life in those 10 years and not touched a single illegal drug because I’ve joined the military, had other jobs and received my Bachelors’ in Criminal Justice. It would be pointless to obtain that kind of degree while living a life of crime. You guys invited me to take your written exam because I was qualified according to the requirements that was stated in the announcement but disqualify me on something that shouldn’t have disqualified me in the first place.  I feel like I’ve been slapped by my own government after risking my life in overseas. The U.S government is discriminating against veterans with this polygraph process. There is no need for me to tell your polygraph examiner about how horrible my life was as a kid. I don’t know what you guys are going to do with my case but I hope it can get fixed soon. Your polygraph system was malfunctioning that day and I was told by three different agents about it. The polygraph is not even accurate and it cannot even be used in court due to not being 100% accurate so it shouldn’t be used for pre-employment especially at the U.S government level. With all my respect I really hope you guys can fix this issue.
Very Respectfully,

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