Border Patrol Agent

[kcmmrl]

I assume this should apply to DHS:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...406927_pf.html

[kcmmrl]

I assume this should apply to DHS:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...406927_pf.html

"Agencies are running up against bureaucratic inertia, computer systems that can't handle new tasks, and a cultural resistance to change."

http://www.federaltimes.com/article/...NEL02/9200301/

[ee78]

I just sent the packet with all the information and finger print cards in. My oral interview has already been scheduled for October 27th, I'm simply now waiting to be scheduled for my medical and drug test and background investigator.

[madchiken]

I assume this should apply to DHS:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...406927_pf.html

I don't remember essay questions for the BP app. That's what they are trying to get rid of. They want to have an a, b,c, or d selection that can be computer graded in seconds.

[Ranger175]

Has anyone who received a TO on 9/15 hear anything yet?

[spoonjab]

Tested 9/1/10 - NOR 9/7/10 (96 points) - Got TO today in my inbox. Filling out the paperwork this week.

[TheKansan]

Finally received my fingerprint cards in the mail on Saturday. Also just today I received my letter informing me of my initial interview on Oct. 21st. Looks like I will have to take a couple of days annual leave to go. Wish the interview was closer to home.

[TheKansan]

I got my TO today 9/27/10 I got my NOR 9/10/10 and took the test on 9/3/10.

They seem to be moving fast, at least on the initial part.

Good luck. Hopefully a few of us from the BOP will make it through the whole process.

[rakkasan]

If I applied for AZ, will I only get offers for that state? Or can you request to see what else they offer you from other states?

[SHU]

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[oscar100]

They will offer you whatever they have available when your number comes up.

When you say "your number" are you just speaking randomly or are you speaking of the applicant id number?

[CZ_Kid]

I hope that you guys that live in a big city like myself have better luck getting fingerprinted. Talk about no help and getting the run-around by local agencies.

Finally got it done though...

[Evangellon]

When you say "your number" are you just speaking randomly or are you speaking of the applicant id number?

I'm pretty sure he's speaking of your turn in line. If its done how it was during the last hiring push, you'll have 24 hours to think about it. With the volume this thread is receiving, that should give you enough time to post on here and get a few replies if you're on the fence about station selection.

[Northern10]

I hope that you guys that live in a big city like myself have better luck getting fingerprinted. Talk about no help and getting the run-around by local agencies.

Finally got it done though...

Doesn't CBP send you to a particular location for fingerprinting?

[PeeOwed]

Doesn't CBP send you to a particular location for fingerprinting?

As far as the Border Patrol hiring process goes, no, at least not this time. You are sent your cards, and you are advised to have them done by a local law enforcement agency. In my case, it wasn't much of a problem. First agency I checked with couldn't comply but politely referred me to a second agency. Second agency welcomed my request and were very professional, courteous, and encouraging.