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CBP polygraph concern
Jun 7th, 2015 at 9:18pm
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I am currently in the pre-employment process for CBP Officer.  However, I am also currently a contractor for CBP and hold a DHS background investigation for that position.

My concern is that I could endanger my current job (even though it is not a polygraph-designated position) if I do not pass the polygraph for CBPO.  Given that over two thirds of applicants fail the polygraph, I would strongly consider simply withdrawing my application if a failure could result in dismissal from my current position.

Does anyone have information on whether DHS uses failed polygraphs as cause to terminate clearances for current employees/contractors?
  
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Re: CBP polygraph concern
Reply #1 - Jun 8th, 2015 at 1:15am
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Does anyone have information on whether DHS uses failed polygraphs as cause to terminate clearances for current employees/contractors?


I have known several people who flunked Federal polygraphs and have been hired by other Federal agencies requiring clearances despite having a failed polygraph in their file.  I have known others who have experienced what you fear.  Government security divisions are not consistent in the way they adjudicates these matters.  I suspect that it often might be a case of the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing.  I am a retired Federal investigator.
  
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