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What is the scheduling like at FLETC? I may go to a local police academy as part of my bachelors degree. All I have left to do to get hired is pass background and PFT-2. Is testiing & EOD dates pretty strict? Would they wait for me to finish school?

Asked by REYWAS about 8 years ago

At FLETC, most likely you will be working 0730 to 1630 with an hour lunch from 1130 to 1230. During busy seasons, I've seen some classes work 1230 to 2130.

The hiring center may try to convince you to take the job offer right away, but you can always "pass" and they will call you in the next go around for an EOD date. The PFT however, you cannot miss but you are able to schedule it when your free.

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Hi, Im a current candidate for CBP Officer at the northern border. I honestly prefer a job at the airport, but I was wondering, its your life at risk being more vulnerable at the border with more exposure to weapons? How is the job as a CBP?

Asked by XSS over 8 years ago

As long as you carry a badge and a gun, your life is at risk every day. Before applying to any law enforcement job, everyone should ask themselves, "Am I willing to take someone's life in order to defend another's or my own?"

659 Votes

Hey just curious if CBPO’s can purchase their own rifles? Even if they live in anti-2A states??

Asked by Rookie over 6 years ago

If the state allows for law enforcement exemption to rifle restrictions, then yes you may qualify.

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What are the houses like in the southern region I have a family and if I get hired and have to move them down there I want to know what the living conditions will be by the port of entre

Asked by Michael about 8 years ago

It all depends on which areas we're talking about. San Ysidro Port of Entry is very different compared to Yuma, AZ. Your best bet would be to research the surrounding areas on Zillow or Trulia to gather fairly accurate information.

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I'm planning on flying to Georgia but I'm nervous as I have heard rumours about visitors getting accused of over staying (I'm going under the VWP)

My question is will documents like a payslip be enough to demonstrate otherwise??

Asked by A random traveler about 8 years ago

It is always wise to bring as much evidence as possible to show ties to your home country. The burden of proof is on the alien seeking admission.

Pay slips, mortgage payments, bank statements, etc.

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If I graduate with a undergraduate Degree in homeland security and emergency management with only a 2.5 gpa will that be beneficial to getting hired as CBP or will it eliminated me ?

Asked by Stevie over 7 years ago

The fact that you have a degree will help you over someone without a degree.

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What if a non citizen entered on esta, then left without a passport (passport on which the person has entered was lost). How will the exit be recorder?? The person left on a return certificate from an embassy that allowed him to exit without id

Asked by Allana almost 8 years ago

There are many ways to identify if a person leaves the country. A passport is not required to identify a person exiting.

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What is the scheduling like at FLETC? I may go to a local police academy as part of my bachelors degree. All I have left to do to get hired is pass background and PFT-2. Is testiing & EOD dates pretty strict? Would they wait for me to finish school?

Hi, Im a current candidate for CBP Officer at the northern border. I honestly prefer a job at the airport, but I was wondering, its your life at risk being more vulnerable at the border with more exposure to weapons? How is the job as a CBP?

Hey just curious if CBPO’s can purchase their own rifles? Even if they live in anti-2A states??

What are the houses like in the southern region I have a family and if I get hired and have to move them down there I want to know what the living conditions will be by the port of entre

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I'm planning on flying to Georgia but I'm nervous as I have heard rumours about visitors getting accused of over staying (I'm going under the VWP)

My question is will documents like a payslip be enough to demonstrate otherwise??

If I graduate with a undergraduate Degree in homeland security and emergency management with only a 2.5 gpa will that be beneficial to getting hired as CBP or will it eliminated me ?

What if a non citizen entered on esta, then left without a passport (passport on which the person has entered was lost). How will the exit be recorder?? The person left on a return certificate from an embassy that allowed him to exit without id

CBP Officer

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

What is the scheduling like at FLETC? I may go to a local police academy as part of my bachelors degree. All I have left to do to get hired is pass background and PFT-2. Is testiing & EOD dates pretty strict? Would they wait for me to finish school?

Hi, Im a current candidate for CBP Officer at the northern border. I honestly prefer a job at the airport, but I was wondering, its your life at risk being more vulnerable at the border with more exposure to weapons? How is the job as a CBP?

Hey just curious if CBPO’s can purchase their own rifles? Even if they live in anti-2A states??

What are the houses like in the southern region I have a family and if I get hired and have to move them down there I want to know what the living conditions will be by the port of entre

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I'm planning on flying to Georgia but I'm nervous as I have heard rumours about visitors getting accused of over staying (I'm going under the VWP)My question is will documents like a payslip be enough to demonstrate otherwise??

If I graduate with a undergraduate Degree in homeland security and emergency management with only a 2.5 gpa will that be beneficial to getting hired as CBP or will it eliminated me ?

What if a non citizen entered on esta, then left without a passport (passport on which the person has entered was lost). How will the exit be recorder?? The person left on a return certificate from an embassy that allowed him to exit without id

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I'm planning on flying to Georgia but I'm nervous as I have heard rumours about visitors getting accused of over staying (I'm going under the VWP)

My question is will documents like a payslip be enough to demonstrate otherwise??