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.
When applying, DHS/CBP will ask what state you prefer to work in. This is no guarantee. When they make you a job offer they will provide you with a choice of 1-3 different stations, and you may choose which one you prefer. If you prefer to wait this is also possible, but then you lose your slot in line, with no guarantee a slot will open up where you want to work. You're better off joining wherever you can and then working 3-4 years and applying to move later.
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I did not work at a border POE crossing, so I cannot tell you. If you're referring to crossing the border illegally...yes, a full sample of biographical information is collected (including finger prints etc.), and if you have a record it will show up.
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Not likely. Any charges or convictions of domestic related violence prohibit a person from owning (or carrying) a firearm, which is obviously required for law enforcement.
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No. You do not pay for anything while entering the BP (though you will have to pay for your flight to your duty station, or travel to Artesia, NM for the academy).
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Day Care Provider
Do the kids ever reveal embarrassing things about their parents?
SWAT Team Commander (Retired)
How much protection do those bomb disposal suits really provide?
Certified Nurse Aide
Are there social cliques (like "cool kids") in old folks homes?
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While it may be a little...inappropriate, I don't believe social interactions are against any kind of policy. This would be the same as a normal police officer asking someone out on a date.
An agent could not pull someone over just to try to socialize with them - that violates all sorts of policies. Likewise no law enforcement officer/agent is allowed to use their power to find out personal information about someone. An agent can not run a cute girl's license plate just to get her name/address etc. That stuff is against the law and will land an agent in jail.
If you were just going through a normal Border Patrol check point and an agent socialized with you, this is technically completely legal/fine. A Border Patrol agent is allowed to have a social/dating relationship with anyone as long as they are not illegal aliens or here on a violation of status.
Obviously, you are never - EVER required to socially interact with an agent if you don't want to. You must answer the appropriate questions allowed by law at checkpoints and ports of entry, but if you don't wish to converse with the agents socially, don't.
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That is something which is handled by ICE or DEA. The BP operates some Disrupt teams who work with local LEO's on special tasks like that. It is not under the jurisdiction or a normal BP office though and is handled at Sector level.
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I have no experience with the Canadian border or immigration officers. Can't help you there.
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