Go into the military, or BP?

[North Patrol]

Also, the reason I want to go into the BP, is to help me out in my future endeavor in becoming a LEO. I really have no other interest in it, but I would do what I had to do to the best of my ability regardless; even if it wasn't the most thrilling law enforcement position. But, with the military, I actually have an interest in doing something for the USA.

Please join the BP. I would love to work with you and help you advance your career. And it really is too bad that the Agents of the USBP don't do anything to support the USA in our boring unimportant job! :rolleyes:

From your posts you have said a few things that just made me all warm and fuzzy.

1. The USBP doesn't support the USA.
2. The USBP is boring and not thrilling like "real" law enforcement.
3. You only want to join the USBP to make yourself look better and not to actually do the job. (your colleagues will love you)
4. You know for a fact that you'd get hired because we are so desperate.

Obviously you think that being a Federal Agent and having to complete one of the toughest law enforcement academies in the US is the same as being a private in the reserves. :confused:

There's a big difference!

Not putting our military down, I served my time in the Army. But you're comparing apples and oranges.

[hougy]

^What he said^

Coming from someone in the military, you are going to experience BS everywhere you go. Military experience has its perks and agencies/companies will act like savages to get you if you have the right criteria. If you go military, make sure you get a lot of training and know your job like the back of your hand (in this case, something in security). It really depends on how bad you want to become whatever you want to be.

[dinarguy]

Here is a guide for veteran's preference. This is the federal government's version. However, most local/state governments use practically the same criteria. You'll want to check with your state/municipality/county to be sure.

http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsInfo.asp#Entitled

Thank you for that information.

Please join the BP. I would love to work with you and help you advance your career. And it really is too bad that the Agents of the USBP don't do anything to support the USA in our boring unimportant job! :rolleyes:

From your posts you have said a few things that just made me all warm and fuzzy.

1. The USBP doesn't support the USA.
2. The USBP is boring and not thrilling like "real" law enforcement.
3. You only want to join the USBP to make yourself look better and not to actually do the job. (your colleagues will love you)
4. You know for a fact that you'd get hired because we are so desperate.

Obviously you think that being a Federal Agent and having to complete one of the toughest law enforcement academies in the US is the same as being a private in the reserves. :confused:

There's a big difference!

Not putting our military down, I served my time in the Army. But you're comparing apples and oranges.

Wait a minute...I never EVER stated what you are implying that I said. I never said anything about the BP not doing anything for the USA, so dont try to pull something waaay out of context.

I was ASKING if the BP was boring. I didnt say it was boring, because I would have no idea.

You know what...I would have to comment on about 20 different things just to prove that I have said nothing that you think/know that I said, so I will simply leave it at that.