Border Patrol

[phxsundevil19]

Anyone have any info on BP and what to expect. i have taken written. i guess am i interested in them but have had second thoughts after what they are doing to the two agents... any BP agents or people who know what they are talking about that can give me advice and honest opinion?

[qixfeet]

I'm not a BP agent, but from what I've heard if you want action BP is the way to go. I don't think you'll have anything to worry about. Just remember if you have to shoot someone in the line of duty, don't cover it up. The to agents got into the situation they are in because they failed to report the shooting. Best of luck in the process.

[phxsundevil19]

the only thing i dont like about BP is mandatory 5 10's from what i hear. anyone know any different? i can work in ca and az and work 3 12's or 4/10's time off is an important consideration. i know u get OT pay for it, but still, seems like a lot? am i going to get the drug busts and weapons bust i might get as a PO?

[SoCalFed]

the only thing i dont like about BP is mandatory 5 10's from what i hear. anyone know any different? i can work in ca and az and work 3 12's or 4/10's time off is an important consideration. i know u get OT pay for it, but still, seems like a lot? am i going to get the drug busts and weapons bust i might get as a PO?

The BP academy is tough, but remember that once you're green (i.e USBP agent), you're always green. Although i'm not with BP, I have worked with several former BP agents, and they were all squared away folks.

As a BP Agent on the SW border, you will see more drugs in a year than most police in their lifetime. But like criminals you encounter on the street, the bad guys (i.e. drug smugglers and coyotes) come out to play at night. So be prepared to work odd hours, as criminals don't keep bankers hours.

The money is good once you become a GS-11 along with the AUO (adiminstratively uncontrolablle overtime). Go to www.honorfirst.com and all of your questions can be answered by current BP agents.

[madchiken]

Anyone have any info on BP and what to expect. i have taken written. i guess am i interested in them but have had second thoughts after what they are doing to the two agents... any BP agents or people who know what they are talking about that can give me advice and honest opinion?

BP is the greatest job I have ever had!!! Long hours like someone else has said but you get paid an additional 25% of you salary because of it.

If you haven't already, go to www.honorfirst.com.

[mbmx13]

I have the written test on March 8th in Moreno Valley, California and it is compressed testing.

Does anyone know what the approximate timeline is from written test to hire and what the process entails?

From my understanding, they are trying to hire 5000 BP agents. Does anyone have any confirmation or inside scoop on how many positions need to be filled in the Southern California area?

Any information or tips regarding the process would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Reserve Police Officer Stuckinsecurity

[adamdavid1974]

i just took my test last week on friday in indianapolis and it was pretty easy... the artificial language was hard to me cause i dont speak german ...lol atleast thats what i thought it was ... i bought a spanish speaking cd so i can get started early... anyways good luck to everyone ... i picked arizon as my location ... what about everyone else

[madchiken]

If you haven't gone to honorfirst, I highly reccommend it!

Just about any USBP question you could possibly think of is answered there. And if it's not, there is a forum solely for answering hiring process questions.

www.honorfirst.com
http://forums.delphiforums.com/borderpatrol/start

[mbmx13]

madchiken,

Thanks for the info. Great websites!