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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hello oscar i have a question for you. awhile back i got caught with illegal mexicans. they just took my fingerprints but it wasnt enough to make a case and they let me go. but will it be on my record

Asked by gabe over 11 years ago

Yes.

I am a u.s. citizen and my girlfriend tried to cross the border twice with a fake passport. And I've been told that she cant come in legally anymore. What happens if she tries it illegally. And we also have a kid in common.

Asked by Miguel over 11 years ago

Yes, because she has tried to enter illegally (even worse with false documents) she can now not apply to enter the US legally for either 5 or 10 years (depending on which one they selected and how many times she was caught).  If she's caught she will be deported again.  If she is caught several times, she will be placed in jail.  The child is inconsequential.

If some one was caught more than 5 times crossing the Mexican border. would he be put in jail

Asked by Maria over 11 years ago

He could be.  Depends on his criminal record and other issues he may have had.

my dad is resident my mom is still an illegal, im intrested in becoming part of the border patrol will this effect me getting the job?

Asked by Tony about 11 years ago

Yes.  You will not be able to join the Patrol as you have illegal family members.

Hello sir, I'm in college right now for my associates degree in criminal justice. I plan to go for a bachelors degree and take tests. Could i apply to be CBP and how and where can i apply?

Asked by Gerardo about 11 years ago

Yes, look up 1811 or CBP agent on USAJobs.gov (the US federal job site).  There may be no listing currently (there is only a listing when the BP needs new agents).

What happen's If a family member crossing the border is missing for a week, and is not in the system as being arrested who do we contact, or how do we go about to find them?

Asked by Kylakp09 almost 11 years ago

There is no process.  You can contact the local Sheriff/Police Department and attempt to file a missing person's report.  However if you can not verify that the family member did cross the border they may not accept the report.  Crossing international borders is dangerous and illegal.  A person is responsible for their own actions and safety.

What happens to the illegal immigratns that get caught while crossing or entering another country without permission?

Asked by Mercedes almost 11 years ago

Most other countries have severly strict laws regarding border breaches.  In fact, many countries retain the right to shoot you.  America has some of the softest immigration/border policies in the world (which is why we have this problem).