Last night, when I was watching Border Wars I noticed that some Border Patrol Agents wear plain clothes, conduct investigations, and execute warrants on suspected traffickers. How long does it take to join that unit? Do they go to CITP for training? Is that considered BPA (intel) or something different?
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Some get into intel units in just a couple of years, other have to wait 7-10 years for a chance, Some areas have a lot of positions, some have only a handful.
There were rumors of sending select agents to CITP in 2011-12 but that seems to have disappeared due to the budget issues.
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Originally posted by TopGun87 View PostLast night, when I was watching Border Wars I noticed that some Border Patrol Agents wear plain clothes, conduct investigations, and execute warrants on suspected traffickers. How long does it take to join that unit? Do they go to CITP for training? Is that considered BPA (intel) or something different?Natural selection leaves the survivors stronger and better! Humans have escaped this winnowing for far too long!
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Originally posted by mayburymh View PostIt depends on the station. We have a couple guys in our intel unit that were in FTO less than a year ago.Natural selection leaves the survivors stronger and better! Humans have escaped this winnowing for far too long!
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Originally posted by Albert Wesker View PostWon't happen now. Look at the Intel announcement on usajobs, you have to be a GS-12 to apply. Keep in mind that BP does not hire at GS-12, it hires at the highest GS-9, so it will be 2 years minimum before a person could even apply.
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Originally posted by TopGun87 View Post@ current Agents: How long does it usually take to pick up Supervisor? I've heard 7-10 yrs. but may be wrong.Natural selection leaves the survivors stronger and better! Humans have escaped this winnowing for far too long!
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Originally posted by SHU View PostKissing the right *** is very important when seeking promotion in the patrol. Merit has very little to do with it. But no matter how much *** you kiss, nothing beats a marginally attractive female when it comes to getting a promotion or some highly sought after detail on this job.The only easy day was yesterday. - BUDS Instructor
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Originally posted by TopGun87 View PostI don't want to sound close minded but I am a product of the Marine Corps Infantry. I never worked with women my entire career, until I started my current fed job 2 yrs ago. I have learned not to say certain things in the office that might offend people. I was under the impression that the BP was heavily male dominated, however I do see female agents from time to time on Border Wars. After reading SHU comments above, I want to know is their a strong "espirit de corps" among male and female BP agents? Basically, is the work environment conduciveoo for male and females agents to work w/o playing the teacher's favorite pet game?
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Originally posted by o2force View PostNo. It's probably similar to the situation in the military.The only easy day was yesterday. - BUDS Instructor
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Originally posted by TopGun87 View PostThanks for the heads up! I often see BPA's wearing black boots in desert. Are you allowed to wear desert jungle boots instead? Can you buy and wear your own specialized duty belt like Black Hawk products? I have tons of extra gear left over from Iraq. I guess from your statement above Bike Patrol is out of the question until you get some serious seniority on the line?
As far as bike patrol, my station has a ton of agents on bikes with less than 3 years in. It really doesn't take that long. Heck, just a few months ago there was a training solicitation for the ATV unit, and all of the students had less than 2 years in.
EDIT: As a caveat to the bike patrol question, my station is pretty junior overall, so that likely has an impact on how quickly you can get into the different units. If you have 7 years in at my station, you're in the top third as far as seniority.Last edited by mayburymh; 04-04-2013, 06:13 PM.
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