Border Patrol Agent

[Helo]

Ever eat at Chicos?

So many times I lost count.

[pappabacon]

Yea, my fitness test finally got checked off!

[TPA3312]

I just talked to a guy from the BP TSU and he confirmed the hiring change. He also verified the accuracy of infomation on the HonorFirst forum.

[tarmacevo]

Finally was able to access my e-qip got my packet filled out and mailed out today, oral board interview on the 24th. I'll let you guys know how that goes (well I hope).

Quick question about the oral and getting accepted into the academy:
1. Is there a scoring process for the oral like with the initial entry exam?

2. Does said grade(s) effect how quickly one gets accepted into the academy? I.e. Does someone with a higher score with a later test date get in sooner than someone who tested before them but has a lower entry score?

[TPA3312]

Finally was able to access my e-qip got my packet filled out and mailed out today, oral board interview on the 24th. I'll let you guys know how that goes (well I hope).

Quick question about the oral and getting accepted into the academy:
1. Is there a scoring process for the oral like with the initial entry exam?

2. Does said grade(s) effect how quickly one gets accepted into the academy? I.e. Does someone with a higher score with a later test date get in sooner than someone who tested before them but has a lower entry score?

The Oral Board is Pass/Fail.

[TPA3312]

Finally was able to access my e-qip got my packet filled out and mailed out today, oral board interview on the 24th. I'll let you guys know how that goes (well I hope).

Quick question about the oral and getting accepted into the academy:
1. Is there a scoring process for the oral like with the initial entry exam?

2. Does said grade(s) effect how quickly one gets accepted into the academy? I.e. Does someone with a higher score with a later test date get in sooner than someone who tested before them but has a lower entry score?

The score from the inital entry exam only affects the order in which a TO is given. Once you receive a TO you are in the same line as everyone else. The quicker you get the pre-employment stuff completed the sooner you get to TSU. Once there you wait in another line for open positions.

[Helo]

TO? Living in Dallas all I can think of is Terrell Owens, as much as I despise the cowboys.

I need to get all of these real world acronyms down fast.

[TPA3312]

TO? Living in Dallas all I can think of is Terrell Owens, as much as I despise the cowboys.

I need to get all of these real world acronyms down fast.

ALT - Artificial Language Test
NOR - Notice of Results
TO - Tentative Offer
EOD- Enter On Duty (date)
EO - Equal Opportunity
AUO - Allowable Uncontrollable Overtime
UDA - Undocumented Alien
Borstar - Border Search Trauma and Rescue
Bortac - Border Rescue Tactical
Borcap - Border Patrol Criminal Alien Program
FTO - Field Training Officer
POE - Port of Entry
BPA - Border Patrol Agent
SPA - Senior Patrol Agent
SBPA- Supervisor Border Patrol Agent
FOS - Field Operation Supervisor
SOS - Special Operation Supervisor
APAIC - Assistant Patrol Agent In Charge
PAIC - Patrol Agent In Charge
ACPA - Assistant Chief Patrol Agent
DCPA - Deputy Chief Patrol Agent
CPA - Chief Patrol Agent

[CBP2b]

TO? Living in Dallas all I can think of is Terrell Owens, as much as I despise the cowboys.

I need to get all of these real world acronyms down fast.

Tentative Offer..

And your thinking Terrell Owens, he is with the Bills

[Pre-LEO]

You did your interview at the CHU station or at sector HQ? HQ is in a nice area in eastlake. CHU station is in a not so nice area in CV. Last time I was at the CHU station in a marked kilo I got flipped off at a red light. Its no biggie, I was just curious. Congrats on doing well in the interview and best of luck in the process. Run a lot and do lots of push ups/ flutter kicks and you will do fine in PT. Good luck to you.

My interview was the HQ. It is a very nice area, I was surprised. Thanks for the advice, this career is something I really want.

[tarmacevo]

Thanks for the info guys.

[Helo]

Thanks for the rundown, TPA.

Tentative Offer..

And your thinking Terrell Owens, he is with the Bills

Oh yeah, I am full aware. The past 2-3 years of TO in Dallas has consisted of constant media coverage. ack. I'm a Broncos fan, so I try to ignore it.

[danperez]

Good luck to everyone!

[Helo]

Dang, danperez... you buzzed through the process really quick. I guess you aced the written and that helped you? Just curious as I'm currently studying for the test (seems easy so far).

Oh, and congrats on your progress thus far!

[pappabacon]

AUO - Allowable Uncontrollable Overtime

Doesn't AUO mean Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime?

http://www.usdoj.gov/jmd/ps/auopay.htm
http://www.honorfirst.com/pay.htm