Oscar
Charleston, SC
Male, 31
Spent a bit over four years (2006-2010) serving as a Border Patrol Agent in Tucson Sector, AZ: the busiest sector in the country. Worked numerous positions, and spent the last year and a half operating/instructing ground radar installations. Duties included: field patrols, transport, processing, control room duties, transportation check, checkpoint operations, static watch duties, etc.
Not sure. When I entered service they were still doing a full background investigation, so there was no polygraph test administered. Can't help you there.
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We do use dogs frequently, at least one or two per shift. They're very useful, but dogs are high maintenance because they can get injured paws etc. very easily out in the desert. I agree we should have had more of them. They're very effective. K9 handlers also have to have special vehicles, and get special compensation (extra pay) to cover the time they spend looking after the dog. They also do quite a bit of training, and we often used them at check points.
I think it's a matter of time/training/money that prevents us from having more.
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Sure, it would. The military can prepare you for a lot of stuff which translate over to the BP (as the BP is a very para-military organization). I had several Marines in my academy class. they were pretty squared away, but...oddly, they couldn't swim that well!? I'd probably suggest the Marines before the BP if you're young and looking to start a new life.
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I couldn't give you an answer on that. I only knew one Native American agent at my station of 450-500 agents. But I can not speak for other stations/sectors. I would imagine the percentage is incredibly small.
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How much protection do those bomb disposal suits really provide?
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Were there a lot of suicides in your prison, and what's the most common way prisoners do it?
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Honestly I can't remember. The logical reasoning portion is the easiest part of the exam though. I wouldn't stress over it. Sorry I can't recall the times - it might be explained in the paperwork prior to your test though.
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Nope. In fact if he gets caught and deported again the ban will increase to 20 years. This is the penalty for breaking the law.
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This is an interesting question. I'll simply say this: if you have committed crimes, felonies, etc. in the past - do not pursue becoming a federal agent. First, they'll likely not hire you, secondly - you're not in the right mindset, nor of the moral character to be doing this line of work.
If this is a concern for anyone who is taking the polygraph test - you should already leave the application process. They are not the kind of people we need, nor will hire.
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