My Border Patrol Agent hiring process...

[Pineywoods]

I had posted a couple months ago asking for some prayer for my Border Patrol Agent entrance exam. I got a 97 with no vet points. Some asked that i keep them updated on the process so here it is....This is a VERY long, hair pulling process with many steps. The hiring process takes some people 1-2 years. So here is my timeline so far....

BORDER PATROL AGENT

Applied: June 16 2015
Test: August 7 2015
Notice of Results: August 25 2015 (97)
Tentative Selection Letter: August 31 2015
E-QIP (background investigation packet): September 13 2015
Medical Exam: September 18 2015
Fitness Test 1 (PFT1): September 18 2015
Oral Hiring Board: October 19 2015 (Laredo)
Drug Test: ???
Meet with Background Investigator: ???
Polygraph: ???
EOD : ???
Border Patrol Academy ( FLETC in Artesia, New Mexico) 4.5 months

Destination: Somewhere in South Tx


CBP OFFICER

Applied: June 9 2015
Test: July 24 2015
Notice of Results: August 12 2015 (90)
Tentative Selection Letter: August 24 2015
E-QIP: Sept 13 2015
Medical Exam: September 18 2015
PFT1: September 18 2015
Video Based Test/ Structured Interview: September 28
Meet with Investigator: ???
Drug Test: ???
Polygraph: ???
EOD: ???
CBP Academy ( FLETC in Glynco, Georgia) 4.5 months

Destination: Laredo


I am going through both hiring processes simultaneously but I want to wear green (BPA). Since both are under Dept of Homeland Security some of the steps in the process carry over to the other. My medical exam and first fitness test are both tomorrow so I'll let you know how it goes. I haven't been to a doctor in 9 years!

[ladrones]

Let me know when you get to FLETC and I will try and show you around the desert.

[ArcherAG 93]

Good luck!

[Pineywoods]

Let me know when you get to FLETC and I will try and show you around the desert.

I sure will....thanks. I'm thinking it should be around the spring but who knows???

[LiftAndShoot]

Good luck, man. I was on their roster to report before I got offered a kushy gov. job (that I subsequently left). It's good fun.

Also, beware week 11 at FLETC.

[Chew]

Thanks for the update. Was wondering about this recently.

[Kurdawg]

Cool deal and thank you for what you are doing!

[Jackson357]

Good luck.

[DUKFVR]

Prayers for Ya & Good luck!

[laredoarcher]

Welcome to the federal fire.

[Gunner97]

Good Luck.

[WesTex1]

Good luck man, I wore green for six years, good experience, not to be a Debbie downer but the agency has gone to crap. Pays good with decent benefits, let me know what stations they offer you and I will steer you in the right directions. I know a lot of agents in south Texas. CBP has better pay and you will get real overtime, which you will not get with BP, just FYI, but CBP will get old fast. I will help you with anything you need, academy related and all. Start running...a lot, do hundreds of pushups at night, stengthen your core. The academy is no joke, but you will do fine, hit me up if you need anything.

[Abcdj]

Wish you all the best.

[WesTex1]

Oh and if that young lady in your avatar is going with you, prepare her, border towns can be a reality check for some!

[WesTex1]

Oh and nice score on your test, I think you beat me by a point