I needed to get out of the house, keep my mind working and be part of the team again. Having worked BI work for eight years and serving as the SSA at BICS, I knew the subject matter well. It is a good resource for Society members who want to get into Background Investigations. Logical Reasoning can throw a curveball here and there, but the Writing Skills I'm feeling pretty good about. Also during my BI there was a job abandonment that came up from 7 years ago. Candidates applying for law enforcement positions at CBP are required to undergo a polygraph exam as part of the background investigation process. The first was that the port selected on my application was no longer realistic due to the cost of living. Although FBI Agents have experience conducting investigations, interviewing people and writing reports, some agencies and companies, such as the Department of State and Omniplex/Omnisec (http://www.omniplex.com/careers/contract-investigators) require an additional two to three years of recent background investigations experience before they will consider hiring you. I like yourself also applied in Jan. of this year and have completed every step and now wait for that important anxious call. I have to wait until it "becomes payable" next month. Previous illegal drug use may be mitigated, whereas dishonesty and/or falsifying federal application or background investigation forms will not be tolerated and will result in a negative suitability finding. It can be frustrating, but if your clearance has xpired, this is a way to obtain it. It will not be exposed to other members. I have found that there is more work in the northeast than there was in south central Texas. I will push the FOIA.gov process for sure. Will or can they go back further than 10 years? Background Investigation Process FAQS | U.S. Customs and Border Protection Background Investigation Process FAQS Printer-friendly version A favorably determination resulting from a completed background investigation is required for your placement in a position with CBP. /*-->