Border Patrol Agent

[momnie48]

Well, disregard my question about the next step. I got a phone call this afternoon, and was scheduled for my medical/fitness test. I take it on Tuesday.
Does anybody have any advice?

After this is just the BI......right?

[wickedrr]

we must be on a similar schedule because I'm going for my med/fit on Tuesday as well. Did you watch the video that came with your paperwork? and I heard to bring water because they don't have it there. (which I CANT believe).

[kenny2745]

momnie: Its a pretty straight forward medical check up. The physical is straight out of the packet (Which was sent with your BI stuff).

As for your next step (based off of your sig) you still need to complete the Urine Test.

Good luck

[momnie48]

Awesome, I should be golden. I'm in good shape, I self tested on the fitness and passed...kinda of a joke. I don't do drugs, I have never had any financial problems, and the only run-in I have had with the law was one speeding ticket 10 years ago, and 2 parking tickets. I should be down in New Mexico by Christmas!! Do you think Santa will know I won't be at home?

[StateChamp]

Do you think Santa will know I won't be at home?

Yes, Santa sees everything, including where you sleep at night.

[CWU]

USBP in the news

30% Leave USBP Within 18 Months

http://www.tucsoncitizen.cohttp://ww...ocal/95092.php

[Don951]

30% Leave USBP Within 18 Months

http://www.tucsoncitizen.cohttp://ww...ocal/95092.php

IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. - Law enforcement officers wanted: must work graveyard shifts alone in remote towns along the Mexican border, put in long hours and perform well in triple-digit temperatures.

This should be a reality check for those who really want to be a BPA. Know what you are getting into! Remote towns, long hours, and triple-digit temperatures... reminds me of when I was in Iraq. lol

[GitmoVet]

30% Leave USBP Within 18 Months

http://www.tucsoncitizen.cohttp://ww...ocal/95092.php

70% stay! (I'm a glass is half full kinda guy)

[momnie48]

Funny you say that. When I was over in Iraq, A lot of guys said it reminded them of Mexico.

[CWU]

70% stay! (I'm a glass is half full kinda guy)

Good for you! Optimism is American.. pessimism is well... not as good as optimism

In really digging in the article, it seems as though much of the attrition occurs at the academy itself. I'm guessing more of the attrition post academy is due to laterals to other FLEO agencies.

[madchiken]

I'm guessing more of the attrition post academy is due to laterals to other FLEO agencies.

Nope, most either can't cut it or didn't understand what its actually like in the field after the academy. Most realize it during their first 5 mile hike through the mountains or first time they are trying to catch a group of 5 to 50+ aliens alone.

[kenny2745]

Timeline

FYI Just an update to my timline.....its amazing how fast this process is going....i guess im just "waiting for the call" Good luck to everyone

[wickedrr]

Passed my structured interview!!!!!!

[momnie48]

Congrats!!!

How could you get that far into the process and not realize what kind of job you are getting into? I mean actually be out of the academy and finally hits you?

I guess it just takes a certain kind of person that actually enjoys a good physical and mental challenge every once in a while.

[Tirofijo]

How could you get that far into the process and not realize what kind of job you are getting into? I mean actually be out of the academy and finally hits you?

I guess it just takes a certain kind of person that actually enjoys a good physical and mental challenge every once in a while.

I don't doubt that the BP's nationwide recruiting drive is attracting some folks that had no idea what they were getting into, but to get a better idea of the problem I'd like to know the attrition rate for new hires at local PDs or other federal agencies.

Still, I'm sure attrition is higher for BP. At least with a local PD you likely had to visit the city you'll be working in during the interview. This is a wild guess, but I imagine that at least 75% of BP hires have never been to the area they will work before they were hired.

Then factor in the demanding nature of the job, and the attrition isn't so suprising. I think it's just going to be something the BP will always have to work on.