Border Patrol Agent

Border Patrol Agent

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.

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Last Answer on November 08, 2016

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Since the Border Patrol, like other leo agencies, have a very demanding and tough job, what things would you do while on and off duty to keep your morale high?

Asked by Chris almost 12 years ago

There was not much to do on duty to keep your morale high.  Off-duty, always just get as far away from work as possible.  I moved 40 miles from my station so that on my days off I wasn't seeing anything work-related (short of illegal immigrants all over Phoenix, AZ).  The key is to remember it's nothing more than a job.  Do your job, come home and carry on with the rest of your life. 

How much time are you given for the logical Reasoning section on the day of the test, I heard this part takes 2 hrs. I want to practice the time with the practice question I sought through the U.S. Border Patrol Web. Hopefully you can re-call this.

Asked by Joe about 12 years ago

Sorry, it's been over 7 years.  I have no idea how long we were given (heck I don't even know if the test is still the same!)

Reasoning If, Then statement. How can you mastered this section on the test. What is the trick in here. What are your recommendations.

Asked by Joe about 12 years ago

You can't study for a reasoning test.  It's akin to a common sense test.  You either have it, or you don't.

my husband got caught crossing the river in hidalgo tx. how to i find out where they have him

Asked by cindy almost 12 years ago

This has been answered several times before.  Contact the Mexican consulate.

What are the chances of getting hired by Border Patrol if there is an illegal immigrant in the family?

Asked by sarah about 12 years ago

Not very good.  Having an illegal immigrant in the family is a violation because you would be a federal agent with knowledge of someone violating a federal law.  This is a question which is covered during your background investigation.  This would obviously also call into question your motivation behind applying for the job. 

As a BP Did you receive training on fourth amendment requirements and do you believe in respecting the constitution even at the border?

Asked by John Burger over 11 years ago

The 4th amendment is fine, however there are numerous legal exceptions which apply to a certain radius from all international borders.  The 4th amendment is also a constituional amendment which provides rights and guarantees to U.S. citizens, not illegal immigrants. 

Hey Oscar this is Nick Smith. My question is: I took the border patrol test in March 2013, in April I received the results that I scored 85. It is almost November, and I haven't herd anything since. How long it may take until I will be called. Thanks

Asked by Nick Smith over 11 years ago

It can take a long time.  An 85 is likely enough to get into the academy.  If they're not on a hiring push, or are on a hiring freeze (most agencies were due to the sequester - so it backed everything up).  I scored a 92 or something and it took a while for them to call me, and that was during the hiring push.  It may take a while.