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For Further Information on the United States Border Patrol

Visit the official website at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/careers/customs_careers/border_careers/

Border Patrol Facts

Did you know that on a average day the US border patrol...

• Processes 989,689 passengers and pedestrians.

• Processes 57,761 truck, rail, and

sea containers.

• Executes 2,139 apprehensions between the

ports for illegal entry and 107 arrests of

criminals at ports of entry.

• Seizes 6,643 pounds of narcotics.

• Seizes 454 pests at ports of entry

Theres are over 21000 Border Patrol Officers, and there are 20,000 agents.

History of the Border Patrol

The Border Patrol has had a history of over 80 years in America. Originally horse riding watchmen in the United States immigrations service had patrolled the borders when it was necessary for security as early as 1908. In 1915 Congress appointed a separate group of border guards. Some of which drove cars. The Border Patrol really started during prohibition, and thats the basic beginning of the border patrol.

How to get Hired into the border patrol.

First to get into the border patrol you must sign up at the website for the border patrol http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/home.xml You must then schedule for the test. The website suggest you review the study guides provided before attempting the test.

The test takes 4 and a half hours to complete on average and contains 3 sections. Logic and reasoning, Spanish language, and an assessment of your work experience.

After 4 to 6 weeks you will receive your test results in the mail. If you pass you will have an interview. You must also pass psychical tests, drug tests, and a background investigation.

After all that your name will be put on a list and when a position is needed you will be made an offer.

Thats the basics for getting into the border patrol.

Duties of a Border Patrol Officer

The primary duties of a Border Patrol Officer is to guard the United states borders to protect it from illegal aliens crossing over the areas bordering Canada and Mexico. This is known as the line watch. Where Agents guard the border to catch Illegal imigrants from crossing onto United States soil.

Careers in border patrol.

There are many careers in being a border patrol officer. 20000 Border agents patrol entry points in over 300 airports in the USA. 1,000 Air and Marine Interdiction Agents patrol the waters to prevent entry. 2,200 CBP Agriculture Specialists work to stop spread of disease and animal pests. Thats an example of some of the jobs you can do in the border patrol.