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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The constitution and the fourth amendment are afforded to all persons with the boundaries of the united states, even illegal immigrants. In your opinion, why is ignorance regarding constitutional rights, so rampant within the BP?

Asked by John Burger almost 11 years ago

Troll elsewhere.

I am engaged to a Mexican Citizen. We plan to marry next year and he will come here on a K-3 Visa. He currently works for the Federal Police in Mexico as a narcotics agent. Can he get a job here as a Border Agent or does he have to be born here?

Asked by Linda about 11 years ago

He would not be able to work for the BP has a temporary Visa holder.  Only when he gets full and permanent citizenship could he apply.

A family member jessenia Lilliana monterrosa our Moterrosa was cot on FRYDAY morning at Roma TX no word from her it is now Monday she is 26 years help

Asked by Julio over 10 years ago

Nope.  This has been discussed several times before.

Can CBP Agents smoke cigarettes on the job?

Asked by NormalTravler about 11 years ago

Yes, you can in the field.  Obviously not in a station or holding area.  Most agents tend to use dip in the field though, as cigarette smoke immediately gives away your location.  As long as you're not in a government building, you can smoke.  I don't believe they'd want you smoking at a POE or other check point location while working with people though.  In the desert, patrolling?  Sure.

Do border patrol agents got rights to shoot ,if an illegal trying to jump over fence and tries to run on finding him?

Asked by MR.CURIOUS almost 11 years ago

No.  As with all federal agencies the USBP "Use of Force" policy is very strict and is solely based around defending the agent and other innocent people.  Almost every other country in the world is different.  Entering almost any other country can get you shot for simply entering illegally. 

I had a tourist visa and was arrested on drug trafficking charges but released with all charges dropped. On the paperwork it states I have an expedited removal, can I still apply and have a chance at getting my visa back?

Asked by John Burger almost 11 years ago

Nope.

my cat has died at a animal hospital in tijuana and I want to bring him home to San Diego to be buried. Can I bring him across the border by foot.

Asked by Dawnfreemansd over 10 years ago

No idea.  You'd have to speak to a customs guy.  I'm sure there are certain regulations in place regarding the importation of corpses.