Border Patrol Agent

[M_akaveli8]

Just met up with my background investigator a little while ago. I had a two hour meeting with him at a local library. Everything went well. He said my paper work was due by the end of this week.

Did he start your BI prior to meeting with you?

[ee78]

Yes, he called me Thursday to arrange it for Monday and said he was starting it the following day. He said he wants to have it in by the end of this week.

[M_akaveli8]

Yes, he called me Thursday to arrange it for Monday and said he was starting it the following day. He said he wants to have it in by the end of this week.

Cool, I talked to my BI on last Thursday and set up a meeting on Wednesday. He didn’t mention anything about when he was starting my BI. I’ll ask him on Wednesday. Hopefully he already has mine started but who knows.

[USDIESEL]

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[*El Famoso 818*]

Cool, I talked to my BI on last Thursday and set up a meeting on Wednesday. He didn’t mention anything about when he was starting my BI. I’ll ask him on Wednesday. Hopefully he already has mine started but who knows.

to even begin a background you must meet with him one on one to verify everything on your eqip takes about 2 to 4hrs ive done like 7 of them from various federal agencies since 2004. then he goes out and does his field interviews and verifies everything on your eqip once he is done he submits if no issues you should be cleared in 2 months the least to 8 months everyone is different but if you move allot or have had lots of jobs in the last 10 years its going to be a minute. it doesent end with the investigator your file goes to someone higher and your file may sit there for a couple of months not to mention theres not that much funding right now a background is about 5 to 8 gs just something to think about ive been in the process for CBPO since 2007 ive done about 3 backgrounds for both CBPO and BPA jointly they use the same one and i still havent been hired i finally made for BPA i graduate may 18 theres a new class coming at the end of the month thats all i know.

[pepe]

I need opinions please!! ASAP!!

Ok, so I completed my e-QIP two days ago. Now I'm just concerned about one particular issue. A few months ago I got a 30 day suspesion in my current job to avoid termination. The reason: I got 6 missouts (tardiness) due to family issues that have been resolved for the time being. I was given an opportunity to explain my situation in a formal hearing and they spared my life by letting me keep my job. They understood my family situation but the suspesion had to be executed in liue of my termination as per rules and policies within the company. My missouts have cleared now and can't be use against me anymore. The company understood my situation and have been very supportive. My family as well was supportive since I was feeling terrible to be disciplined this way for the first time in my entire life. I was just recently promoted to full-time status and things are going smooth.

When I applied back in September, I thought this process would be a walk in the park. Now this happens and I feel like I was trying to cross the border illegaly through Tijuana with an yellow safety vest on.

It's frustrating for me to have to explain this since my employment record has always been spotless, up until now. My criminal record, school records, credit history, drug usage, or anything you could think of is also immaculate. I am a happy family guy with a gorgeous wife (how humble!) and a beautiful baby-girl. Not a church goer but peacefully loves to watch the game on Sundays. I'm not a thug' but I'm not the perfect dude either. Do you guys think this will hurt a lot? Any input, opinion, or joke would be highly appreciated.

[GatorFutureSA]

I need opinions please!! ASAP!!

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Do you guys think this will hurt a lot? Any input, opinion, or joke would be highly appreciated.

If you explain it to the BI just like you did here, my opinion is it won't be a problem. Just be honest and you'll be fine. If you lie and get caught, you are done.

Good luck!

[pepe]

If you explain it to the BI just like you did here, my opinion is it won't be a problem. Just be honest and you'll be fine. If you lie and get caught, you are done.

Good luck!

Thanks, I will make sure to do that.

[pepe]

Is the San Diego sector in need of Agents at all?

[o2force]

Is the San Diego sector in need of Agents at all?

I've heard of some getting san diego, but you should count on getting offered somewhere in AZ

[pepe]

I've heard of some getting san diego, but you should count on getting offered somewhere in AZ

I see, well at this point I think I'd even take the North Pole, lol!

[mm91186]

I have a question do you think the southern border you will have a higher chance of getting injured/ shot at more based on race/gender?

[ee78]

your chances of getting shot are higher living in the ghetto.

[ccia84]

I have a question do you think the southern border you will have a higher chance of getting injured/ shot at more based on race/gender?

You have a higher chance of getting shot at if you have zero situational awareness. Injuries depends on your level of physical fitness, common sense, and athletic ability. If you work in Arizona, you will most likely get some kind of minor injury, IF you actually leave your truck and work. I personally do not think race/gender plays much part in it. If someone hates you because you are a BPA then it won't matter what race you are. I know a few squared away females who can shoot, track, and generally kick ***. I also know more than a few male agents who are fat, lazy, and have no right carrying a firearm.

[striketm]

Today, 2 Border Patrol Agents were killed. For further information go to www.azcentral.com, The Agents were involved in a car accident in Gila Bend, AZ. More than likely the agents were assigned to the Yuma Sector. Our thoughts with the families of these Agents.