I've just graduated from high school and want to pursue my goal to become a Border Patrol Officer please ANYONE give me more information!!!! Thank you
2006-06-23 09:18:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Here are the facts:
Qualifications.
Refer to the vacancy announcement for more specifics on qualifying experience and education. However, here are the basic qualifications.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) also has a residency requirement that applies to all applicants other than current CBP employees. If you are not a current CBP employee, CBP requires that for the three (3) years prior to filing an application for employment, individuals must meet one or more of the following primary residence criteria:
1.Applicant resided in the United States or its protectorates or territories (short trips abroad, such as vacations, will not necessarily disqualify an applicant); or
2.Applicant worked for the U.S. government as an employee overseas in a federal or military capacity; or
3.Applicant was a dependent of a U.S. federal or military employee serving overseas.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license at the time of appointment.
Must be under age 40 to apply. This position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Therefore, candidates must be referred for selection prior to their 40th birthday unless they presently serve or have previously served in a position covered by federal civilian law enforcement retirement.
To qualify for a GS-5 level position, you must have
1.Substantial work experience which demonstrates an ability to (1) take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; (2) learn law enforcement regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and (3) gather factual information through questioning, observing, and examining documents and records. Examples of qualifying experience include interviewing in a public/private service agency, working as a claims adjuster, journalist, building guard, jail guard, or certain customer relations positions, or
2.Earned a bachelor’s or higher degree, or
3.A combination of education and experience.
2006-06-24 06:56:18 · answer #1 · answered by VinTek 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My brother is in the Border Patrol and he went through something like boot camp in Glenco, GA. It took about six weeks and when he was done he had an assignment as a Border Patrol Agent in San Diego. Of course if you really want to work with the Border Patrol, the thing to do these days in join the National Guard. LOL ;-)
Good luck to you!
2006-06-23 16:22:58 · answer #2 · answered by Peaches 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great Career Choice! You have to contact the Border Patrol and find out where you can take their Exam...theyre training center is in Georgia...but here in El Paso Texas we have the exam center...call them and find out where you have to go to take the exam...and remember after that you have to pass an Interview with other Agents...they put u thru the Test of seeing how much common sense you have in calling for back up ....they also give you a Physical test to see how agile you are...Good Luck
2006-06-23 16:22:20 · answer #3 · answered by celine8388 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a bright mind, you may want to reconsider.
The joke of Homeland Security (I've worked for DHS since it started as my dept was transferred) is not a career environment for sure.
You will quickly learn that ALL DHS jobs are nothing more than window dressing to make the appearance that the public is safer, but they really are not.
However, if you still wish to throw your life away, check out
www.cbp.gov
usajobs.opm.gov
2006-06-23 16:24:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's a terrible thing to want to be! Shame all over you!! Besides by the time you "graduate" if there is such a thing, every body will be legal anyway!!
2006-06-23 16:26:59 · answer #5 · answered by T-girl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they patrol the border.
2006-06-23 16:24:00 · answer #6 · answered by superdave 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I strongly suggest you to go to College.
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2006-06-23 16:38:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Or, are you trying to find your way into the US? :-)
Don't know, don't live in the US.
2006-06-23 16:23:29 · answer #8 · answered by Aryeebebe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would go to the website and check it out
2006-06-23 16:24:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
check out these sites
http://www.stolencontinent.org/
http://www.mexicauprising.net/
http://www.mexicauprising.net/phpbb/index.php?sid=749d0db7cb98275e92e93ab814a8b222
they can help you here
2006-06-23 16:27:29 · answer #10 · answered by kuezpallin.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋