CBP Officer

CBP Officer

CBPGuy

7 Years Experience

SouthWest, US

Male, 25

I am a U. S. Customs and Border Protection Officer on the southwest border between Mexico and the United States. I know the ins and outs of the job as seen on TV/News and things intentionally hidden from the media! There's more to this job than "Anything to declare?" I dont know all but I'll do my best to answer any questions you have! All answers are my opinion, and my opinion only!

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Last Answer on April 22, 2019

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How did you felt living your home state to move to the Southwest Border? how did you found housing and how did you attended to your 30 day EOD before the academy? Thank you.

Asked by jvcolo22 over 6 years ago

It was a drastic move for me, it was almost literally across the country. I used the CBP Delphi forums to find an officer who was renting a room in his home. I stayed with him for my first 30days. He showed me around the city and showed me which areas I should rent and which to avoid. Towards the end of the academy, I found an apartment to rent in a neighborhood he suggested. I scheduled my move in day the same day as my arrival .

What are the houses like in the southern region I have a family and if I get hired and have to move them down there I want to know what the living conditions will be by the port of entre

Asked by Michael over 7 years ago

It all depends on which areas we're talking about. San Ysidro Port of Entry is very different compared to Yuma, AZ. Your best bet would be to research the surrounding areas on Zillow or Trulia to gather fairly accurate information.

Hey just curious if CBPO’s can purchase their own rifles? Even if they live in anti-2A states??

Asked by Rookie almost 6 years ago

If the state allows for law enforcement exemption to rifle restrictions, then yes you may qualify.

I'm planning on flying to Georgia but I'm nervous as I have heard rumours about visitors getting accused of over staying (I'm going under the VWP)

My question is will documents like a payslip be enough to demonstrate otherwise??

Asked by A random traveler over 7 years ago

It is always wise to bring as much evidence as possible to show ties to your home country. The burden of proof is on the alien seeking admission.

Pay slips, mortgage payments, bank statements, etc.

Can a CBP at an International Border passenger crossing ask me what I do for a living?

Asked by Oscar Carlo over 6 years ago

Yes. They can ask a range of question if it pertains to your admission into the United States.

If I graduate with a undergraduate Degree in homeland security and emergency management with only a 2.5 gpa will that be beneficial to getting hired as CBP or will it eliminated me ?

Asked by Stevie almost 7 years ago

The fact that you have a degree will help you over someone without a degree.

What if a non citizen entered on esta, then left without a passport (passport on which the person has entered was lost). How will the exit be recorder?? The person left on a return certificate from an embassy that allowed him to exit without id

Asked by Allana about 7 years ago

There are many ways to identify if a person leaves the country. A passport is not required to identify a person exiting.