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 almost 12 years ago

Yes.

Do the Border Patrol agent perform any undercover assignments?

Asked by Russ over 11 years ago

Yes, the BP have a couple of different special teams which operate in various sectors.  These are run by sector level and often with fellow law enforcement agencies (both local and federal).  Not very often, but yes.

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

Asked by Maria about 12 years ago

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

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 over 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.

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 over 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 almost 12 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).

If you're in the military and you cross the border, will border patrol contact your command?

Asked by anon over 9 years ago

Crossing the border legally? No. Illegally? Absolutely.