Over the last 24 years, the Border Patrol has already expanded significantly, from fewer than 5, agents in to just under 20, as of fiscal year While that may make another increase seem within reach, recent trends tell a different story. The size of the Border Patrol force reached its peak in and has declined since then. Although Border Patrol is a law enforcement employer, officer postings are at remote locations rather than in communities where their recruits live.
Other barriers to attracting applicants include lower pay relative to other law enforcement agencies such as ICE, and burdensome requirements including a polygraph test. Getting a new officer through the hiring process itself is a major bottleneck, and can take seven months or more—although CBP has reduced that time significantly in the last few years.
OPM rules specify that government employees who resign upon receiving notice of legal action based on performance or misconduct are to be recorded as terminations. The Border Patrol termination rate in-creased 2. The high termination rate at the CBP and the Border Patrol indicates serious personnel problems, which could be caused by the same institutional deficiencies that incentivize corruption and misconduct.
The first potential deficiency is that understaffed and disorganized internal affairs departments have overlapping investigatory authority and document cases poorly. If that is the case at the CBP, it is difficult to both monitor agents and to quantify the extent of misconduct and corruption. The second potential deficiency is the rapid and recent expansion of Border Patrol agents.
An effective internal affairs operation boosts terminations in the short run through better detection of performance and discipline problems, but the rates should eventually fall as internal affairs begins to deter such behavior. At CBP, three different offices in DHS share competing and overlapping internal investigative authority, and this poor organization hampers internal affairs investigations. These three offices also do not consistently share information or necessarily cooperate with independent investigatory agencies such as the FBI.
Corrupted investigators could also make the data suspect. Many argue that misconduct and corruption in CBP and Border Patrol originated with the rapid hiring of new Border Patrol agents as the patrol doubled its size between and That correlation suggests that the rapid hiring of Border Patrol agents is not responsible for the high termination rate.
The Border Patrol was designated as a component agency inside CBP, which was a new agency within the newly created cabinet-level Department of Homeland Security.
The reorganization left the CBP with no internal affairs investigators because they had been transferred to ICE in Border Patrol agents have unique powers that other law enforcement agents do not, such as the power to conduct checkpoint stops without reasonable suspicion and to act without fulfilling warrant requirements within miles of any land or maritime border. The following reform recommendations will help achieve these goals. The most critical recommendation is hiring enough CBP-OPR investigators so that the office is both entirely operational and has substantially reduced its backlog of cases.
Specifically, they must be either reorganized or combined to form a more effective internal affairs group. That model calls for the placement of the internal investigative functions within the agency that bears the strongest institutional interest in deterring and detecting corrupt behavior.
CBP, which operates in a high threat and corruption prone border environment, requires these same capabilities. CBP-OPR should be reorganized, fully staffed, and incentivized so that it can deter and detect misconduct and corruption. Mandatory body cameras for all Border Patrol agents would help create a culture of honesty. Also, the GAO should produce security and vulnerability assessments of CBP and Border Patrol practices to reduce the risk of corruption and misconduct.
The public should have access to clear and consistently collected data on terminations for discipline, performance, corruption, and misconduct in all federal agencies. He is currently doing consulting work and runs this blog to provide relevant information on criminal justice degrees, colleges and related careers. Keep track of the CBP website for job postings.
I applied for the position of Agricultural Specialist 3 or 4 years ago. I was rejected due to financial issues background check , at this time I was getting divorce, and had to pay my lawyer, and therefore, I stop paying some bills. I did pass everything else, but this was the only issue that stop me from being hired. I re-apply again on June , and I got the notification letter that I was selected for the GS-9 position. Today I am doing good, I was able to finance my home, buy a car, and paying my bills on time, I even get credit cards offers, but I reject them.
My question is if my past rejection due to financial issues could affect me again to be hired for this position? Sergio, yes your finances, especially those poorly managed, can bite you back when obtaining a law enforcement position. I passed the CBP exam and have received multiple e-mails regarding my score. The last e-mail I received was slightly different because it included a page that allows me to update my information.
Do you think I would be receiving an application packet shortly? Not too sure. It could go either way. They may need the info update to get you going through the app process OR to keep your app on file with the most current data for later consideration.
I am interested in the CBP career, but I am over the required age limit. Everything is subject to change, so I would get in touch with the local office for information in your particular case. Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Criminology are great choices in my opinion, but other degrees can also be of value.
You do not really have to go to a university to be a cbp officer, entry level requires at least of 3 years of work experience, but if you go to college, a degree is helpful in future promotion. But it does not guarantee a spot for any agency. I was intrested in becoming a cbp officer and I currently work for TSA.
I had trouble in the past taking the cbp test and passing them, I was wondering if they had a prepartion class for the test. I truly believe if you do the same as I am in taking advantage of the time given until the next testing you will do fine. I am about to start my second semester in college and hope to become a cbp officer. Also do cbp officers need prior experiance? I have a question about the border patrol exam. I took the exam on october if there any exceptions to retake the test before the twelve months.
Thank you Greg. I took the exam an passed it a couple of years ago, but from what i remember i was over the age limit. I recently read the application process and saw that the age limit was under Is that correct, when did this change occur?
Looking through their site, I found the requirement to be under the age of 37 NOT If an agency increases their age limit, it would only be done to select from a larger pool of applicants. Border Patrol hires until the age of Hi,im not a U. But it has been my dream to serve under the United State govt homeland security. If there is opportunity for me,all i need to do is to get a visa on my passport and come to the United states and face the CBP test,exams,training,and so on that make to be recruited.
Please respond as accurately as possible: i have a question concerning many people, today i received my score for my written test which was a Im currently a commissioned security officer which means i carry a pistol and im also a certified dispatcher and currently attending college..
And well that is the only thing holding me back right now.. And thank ahead of time. Your country has the highest volume of drug smugglers out of Africa. Join Nigerian Customs; they need good people like you. I will like to apply to a CBP Officer. I want to make sure, before I apply for another job. What materials can be used to study for the CBP officer exam.
Is there a specific book that I can purchase or website that I can get more study information? Yes yes yes. Its a border patrol exam book from learning express 4th edition. Its an awesome book and will help you greatly. Go to amazon or borders and you should find it. What do I need to do?? What subjects do I need to take in order to be working there??? How many years of college??? When it comes to YOU initially picking your station, you better be one of the best candidates.
This includes schooling, as well as, great physical performance and mental health. Classes in Criminal Justice, Transnational Crime, Human Trafficking, Sociology, Psychology, and any other classes that might have anything to do with your career choice are good. Experience — to qualify for a GS-5 grade level position, you must have at least 3 years of general experience that demonstrates the ability to meet and deal with people and the ability to apply a body of facts. You may have obtained this experience in work where you explained administrative requirements and procedures to others or screened forms to ensure proper completion based on requirements.
For example, you may have served as a customer service representative, claims adjuster, or information receptionist. Typing, filing, copying, or messenger work is not creditable as general experience. You may substitute education for experience requirements. Hello everyone. Just want to share that i received an email saying that i have to report for CBP officer position exam at a place.
Exam lasts approx 4 to 5 hours. I have downloaded the study guide for preparation. Now , i have a question. Do i make a good candidate? Do i qualify easily for a entry level GS 5? In the end, the total chance of getting promoted may depend a lot on your performance and the time spent at the current GS level.
The promotion from GS-5 to GS-7 is automatic after you hit one year of service. Your service time starts from your very first day on the job, I.
This will be known as your EOD date or your seniority date. If you start as a GS-5 it should take you four years to reach journeyman status. Once you reach journeyman status you go up in steps each year. I have the exam in a week, I downloaded the sample test available online.. If I start practicing the S. Have H. Bro, study the material they give you over the site.. Get the learning express border patrol exam 4th edition. The logical reasoning is different from SAT questions.
You should study bro. A lot of people fail because they dont study thinking the test is a walk in the park when it is not! I am pretty sure that the exam is basic knowledge. Check you email, in that email i believe they provide you a study guide like a. PDF file on a link. It is like 25 pages. How long does it take them to get back too you when you pass? I am very interested in this and hope I make through?
I am a Vet so I get the 5 point preference and I am 37 yrs old but that will not affect me because of my vet status. I know the CBP is hurting for candidates and just wanted to know how long is the process? I got my NOR today. I am a 10 Point vet. Hey bro. I just got my NOR back and got an 81 for gs-5 and Gs-7 5 vet points included.
I am hearing that vets go first then everybody else? I talked to some guys that work for ICE up here in Detroit and told me that was true. I am kinda pissed I scored an 81 but its above average and I passed. I was told we will get a call but just have to wait. The reason other people may not be getting a call because they may not be vets? Good luck and God Bless. Hi, I am on my way with the Border Patrol I am currently waiting word on when I will take my PFT2 I have passed everything else though I received a letter congratulating me on passing PFT1 and advising to prepare for second part what I would like to do though is work for Customs instead both jobs are awesome but would prefer customs is there any way of transferring my process or anything like that please help with this thanks.
I can no longer find the vacancy announcement. I wanted to verify is this a GS or a GL positions? I just took the CBP exam yesterday, and all I can think is how I had a difficult time with the math portion of it. I had to guess the last five, because lack of time. Did anyone else find it somewhat difficult? Also, how long until they get back to us after taking the exam?? I recently got laid off from a fire fighting job I had for 15 years. Is there some place to retrieve the CBP test results for December electronically?
I have not yet received anything by mail. I just got my Notification of Results today with my rating listed as 97, hoping to hear something about a selection letter soon. He said that his union received a letter stating that no hiring will occur for at least a year.. He was confused because they are really short handed.. I am in for the long haul. I took my test about a two months ago, and I took it with my friend, and she already received her test results.
I only received a summary e-mail about a week after taking my test, telling me what to do if I passed or not. I took the test on the 5th of Dec. Hi i have a question about the border patrol exam. I took the exam on october but i didnt pass. I got my test results for a cbp officer Jan 25, , and I got a rating of When do you think I will hear for the next step in the interview process?
Also I live in the south in new orleans…. It is a long process, expect months to maybe a year or two, patience is key, the quickest thing you hear is to conduct a fitness and medical and then it takes again months to a year or so. Regardless, you have to take a hour test, you pass, it may take a 1 or 2 b4 you get hired if you pass everything, medical, fitness, interview, VBT, background, credit, etc Therefore, create a profile at usajobs.
All of my stuff is already done from a previous application, but I had to reapply for other reasons. I scored a 91 on the exam plus I have 10 veteran preference points. The last time I called and asked which was about the beginning of February I was told not to call back and the Minneapolis hiring center will call me because there were thousands in front of me.
Now the way they explained it was the veterans preference points dont really put you at the top of the stack. Is the Minneapolis Hiring Center hiring the way they have been ordered to by law? I have many questions and concerns regarding this issue. Wonder if or when someone will call.
It will be a while. It took me over 2 years from the date I took the test and finally got hired. Heard some guys were on the lost for 4 years. Process takes years to get hired. Just live your life and you may or may not get a call for a long while. But do check your email on a weekly basis at least. Just important to stay out of trouble and be a professional. I passed the pft2 and have an academy date, and will be reporting in soon. I recently got a speeding ticket.
Will this affect my employment with CBP? Will it affect my 1 year probation? Not necessary, depends on case by case basis, you learn in your ethics class that you do have to report anything that happens to you including a speeding ticket but since you are a pre-hire, I suggest you get it taken care A.
Remember you are a professional, at work, outside of work, and of course, before work. So just take care of this issue A. Not true, I scored an 80 on the test, I am in the mid-final states of pre-employment — background check, potential polygraph test. I got a 72 and I am scheduled for a poly next week. Good luck! To become a CBP Officer you have to be 18 and not Could i still be hired if i failed one of the events in my physical like the step test. I missed like one minute.
In order to determine your qualifications for the Border Patrol Agent position, I need you to complete the attached forms. Check your spam for letters guys! A lot of my friends and I emails during the hiring process ended up in spam. Yes they will still hire you if you score in the 80s, no they will not make exceptions under a year to retake the test, yes all components of the pft1 need to be passed for further consideration.
It is a Federal job and they want and need the best of the best. Good luck everyone! Females work extra hard because their fitness standards are the same for both sexes, unlike say the military. I passed the test with a rank of I would like to re-take the test and score higher. Can i do that or do i have to wait a given amount of time before i can re-test?
I passed with a All which needed to be completed and submitted within ten days of email deliverance. I am a veteran and do possess a secret clearance. Just seems that everything is being expedited so far.. Is this normal? I know the age limit for border patrol is 40 and for CBP is I sent an e-mail to a BP recruiter, but the response was not helpful. Does anybody know where can I get information about it? I was looking through there logic reasoning in the CBP Test prep packet online and i notice most of the questions just ask you to figure out the conclusion.
I wanted to know for the exam, do they ask questions of the same type or is there any assumption questions? Yes the questions are similar in style. Study that packet, especially the math section. That was the hardest for me on the test. Lots of word problems. I will be taking the CBP officer exam on July 20th and have some questions. Besides the study guide, is there a book that I can buy to study?
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