Border Patrol Agent

[BPA2Be]

Well, after searching the web a bit, I found out I can't be a Border Patrol Agent because I'm color blind. This is a bummer. I guess it was my mistake, should have checked beforehand. First the USAF, now the CBP. I really don't know what to say. Looks like I'll be withdrawing from the process because I don't want to waste my/the government's time.

WAIT, Dont do anything harsh until you have your medical, My brother has some type of daltonism and he is BPA. Wait till you have your medical, what do you have to lose besides some time?

[AlcatrazT2]

WAIT, Dont do anything harsh until you have your medical, My brother has some type of daltonism and he is BPA. Wait till you have your medical, what do you have to lose besides some time?

Honestly, I don't feel like sending all the paperwork in, driving 200+ miles for my oral board, exercising extensively so I can pass my physical - just to be DQ'ed because I'm color blind .

Maybe I should visit a doctor beforehand. If it's something major then it probably won't be worth it.

[ICEAGENT]

Honestly, I don't feel like sending all the paperwork in, driving 200+ miles for my oral board, exercising extensively so I can pass my physical - just to be DQ'ed because I'm color blind .

Maybe I should visit a doctor beforehand. If it's something major then it probably won't be worth it.

I'm confused, your signature says you already had your interview?

In any event, if you want the job, just go through with it. Sometimes you can get waivers for that stuff, I technically got a medical waiver because of my LASIK surgery. I know that's a little different, but I do have a state trooper friend who got a waiver for colorblindness. Don't give up!

[AlcatrazT2]

I'm confused, your signature says you already had your interview?

In any event, if you want the job, just go through with it. Sometimes you can get waivers for that stuff, I technically got a medical waiver because of my LASIK surgery. I know that's a little different, but I do have a state trooper friend who got a waiver for colorblindness. Don't give up!

Oops, it should be '2009' not '2008!' I guess that happens during the beginning of the year .

I'll be taking the secondary Farnsworth 15 test at en eye doctor today. If I can pass it, I'll continue on with the process because I'll have a shot at it. If I can't, then I'm going to withdraw.

[steel113]

ok did anyone see that show on ABC last night "homeland security USA" it was all about CBP. well what i was wondering they showed some BPA walk through the desert with fatigues and field covers armed with M-4's. how much of that is true? in other words is that something that the guys that have been there for like 15 years do or is that part of the everyday job for even the rookie? either why if you have not seen the show it was on last night on ABC at around 7-8 eastern. check it out if you get a chance next week its COPS but for CBP.

[ICEAGENT]

ok did anyone see that show on ABC last night "homeland security USA" it was all about CBP. well what i was wondering they showed some BPA walk through the desert with fatigues and field covers armed with M-4's. how much of that is true? in other words is that some that they guy s that have been there for like 15 years do or is that part of the everyday job for even the rookie?

I didn't see the show yet, wanted to but I had to work. Anyway, I have a lot of co-workers who were ex-BP and they had a variety of assignments. I know a couple guys who were on some type of mountain unit that did some foot patrols like that in the mountains of AZ. I know guys that worked checkpoints, K-9, vehicle patrol, ATV's, and "X's" which just meant staking out a spot for an entire shift. I know a guy who got assigned to a local task force and worked in plainclothes. There is also BORTAC which is their special ops unit that is supposed to be awesome but very difficult to get into.

[49erlt3]

what happens if you fail the polygraph

[sap123]

ok did anyone see that show on ABC last night "homeland security USA" it was all about CBP. well what i was wondering they showed some BPA walk through the desert with fatigues and field covers armed with M-4's. how much of that is true? in other words is that something that the guys that have been there for like 15 years do or is that part of the everyday job for even the rookie? either why if you have not seen the show it was on last night on ABC at around 7-8 eastern. check it out if you get a chance next week its COPS but for CBP.

They said they were BORSTAR guys.

[steel113]

well either after seeing the show i am super hyped up about this job. the process can't go fast enough right now.

[brandonthelaw]

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[BPA2Be]

Can anyone tell me the staffing # for BPA?, I lost my cellphone and lost my numbers and I need to call to ask some questions about my reactivation.

[flyfrog]

Done- written, OB, Medical/Physical, and Wizz Quiz

[madchiken]

Can anyone tell me the staffing # for BPA?, I lost my cellphone and lost my numbers and I need to call to ask some questions about my reactivation.

Did you think to look on any of your application materials or on the vacancy announcement posted on USAJOBS?

[BPA2Be]

Did you think to look on any of your application materials or on the vacancy announcement posted on USAJOBS?

I did but asking it here saves me the trouble , Plus isnt that what this forum is for...ask for help on such things?

[madchiken]

I did but asking it here saves me the trouble , Plus isnt that what this forum is for...ask for help on such things?

Yes, asking questions AFTER you've actually looked for the answers, especially the ones that are right in front of you.