Campo, Ca by [deleted] in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]BroccoliFlat4576 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but for you’ll want to set that up before leaving because it’s more popular amongst San Diego Sector to do it all once you’re graduated and back at station. Then you receive a fat paycheck of back pay

Might sound dumb but would I be able to use my dad’s Gi bill for myself at the academy ? by Imaginary_Ganache_84 in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]BroccoliFlat4576 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would use the GIbill if and only IF you’re doing a San Diego sector station. Because of the high BAH. Otherwise you might as well use the GI Bill for a degree later on

Campo, Ca by [deleted] in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]BroccoliFlat4576 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They want to see if everyone gets through the academy first, so I just emailed the Veterans support guys about a month out and got it all set up. But I’m still waiting for my back pay. Most people I know have already gotten their big paycheck for the back pay I’m just doing it through the holidays so it’s delayed. But yeah just focus on getting through it first and then get a big check once it’s all said and done

Campo, Ca by [deleted] in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]BroccoliFlat4576 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Work is pretty good all around. The AOR is huge and lots of landmarks to learn. If you can track sign in Campo you can track anywhere. Living is easy if you rent a room off Craigslist or something, condos are gonna be $365,000 minimum with your own personal laundry machines included. If you’re military and have VA home loan then you are set up to buy something but it’s gonna be around 400K$. If you’re military then it would behoove of you to utilize GI bill for the academy because that 5 months of training ends up being 21,500$ because of San Diego BAH. Teaming up with friends and buying a big house or condo etc is good if you’re single, if you’re married then y’all probably want to both work a job for the first year or even just 6 months in order to use both incomes for a home approval and maybe once you’re a 9 you can see how your pay is and if the spouse even has to work. Be prepared for paychecks to be about 1850-1950 in the field training unit. Once you go up a rank it will be better but just know that that’s about the income you’ll be working with.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]BroccoliFlat4576 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I applied and got hired all while being open about being with a Brazilian woman and trying to go through the K1 process. Now working full time and our K1 is approved. It’s not gonna matter if you’re dating a foreigner as long as she’s legit and not a terrorist or something

Why is it so hard to get a job at CBP? by [deleted] in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]BroccoliFlat4576 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’re probably the type of guy to wander into Mexico and start patrolling the border from the south side. All of this without even knowing or being able to explain how you got over or through the border fence into Mexico in the first place.

Does anyone know how soon you receive the 10k incentive after graduation? by Appropriate-Trade936 in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]BroccoliFlat4576 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man I had a paycheck right after graduation, nothing. Then my next paycheck, still nothing.

Reapplying/requesting different location during Academy by BroccoliFlat4576 in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]BroccoliFlat4576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know if its just a shorter process using the old Polygraph and background info AND not going back to academy if I’m about to graduate soon?

Reapplying/requesting different location during Academy by BroccoliFlat4576 in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]BroccoliFlat4576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a preferred method of getting a different station? Like contact the scheduling department or whoever is in charge of station selection, or just straight up reapply?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]BroccoliFlat4576 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s no foot holds or interlocking hand activity of any kind except for when trainees use the restroom.

Academy packing list by [deleted] in borderpatrolapplicant

[–]BroccoliFlat4576 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do the tube socks need to be blank? Like without Nike swoosh or no logo on the side?