Few Questions!

[adbrizz]

So I have a bp exam next month I'm excited and confident I will pass. Reading Danite's post even made me more confident. Any one know the hiring process is it almost the same as an le agency's?

What are the differences? Also what is the minimum age req to apply as one I just see on the website it says you can't be more than 40.

Also I've heard that you need 20/20 vision with out glasses I doubt if it's true because my dad's friend works for ICE and he has glasses. Also is it a long hiring process?

[Sierra]

So I have a bp exam next month I'm excited and confident I will pass. Reading Danite's post even made me more confident. Any one know the hiring process is it almost the same as an le agency's?

As much as I love beating BP into the ground, not even I would say that they are not a Law Enforcement agency. Therefore, I would have to say that yes, it is very similar to a LE agency.


What are the differences? Also what is the minimum age req to apply as one I just see on the website it says you can't be more than 40.

Realistically, the minimum age would probably be around 21. This would provide barely sufficient time to get college and/or work experience as needed to qualify for GL5 status. I would not expect to see many people at that age, but there was a 23 year old in the ICE academy class ahead of mine.

Also I've heard that you need 20/20 vision with out glasses I doubt if it's true because my dad's friend works for ICE and he has glasses.

1. BP requires 20/200 (might be 20/100) corrected to 20/20. Worse than that requires a medical waiver; I don't know the odds of getting one.
2. For the uninitiated, ICE and BP are two completely different agencies with similar, but not identical, missions. I don't need 20/20 to see someone in a jail or on the side of the road. A BP Agent might have his glasses broken in a fight in the field and need to see where the heck his target went.

Also is it a long hiring process?

You can expedite the process for BP at the very start. If you did not, then yes, it is a long wait.

[charlydevo]

So I have a bp exam next month I'm excited and confident I will pass. Reading Danite's post even made me more confident. Any one know the hiring process is it almost the same as an le agency's?

What are the differences? Also what is the minimum age req to apply as one I just see on the website it says you can't be more than 40.

Also I've heard that you need 20/20 vision with out glasses I doubt if it's true because my dad's friend works for ICE and he has glasses. Also is it a long hiring process?

When you get to the academy, be sure to ask your PT instructor a similar question.

[1depd]

When you get to the academy, be sure to ask your PT instructor a similar question.

You're cruel.:D

[Danite]

Ok. Yes, my first submission was vary lazy. I misspelled quit a few words and wrote in conversational, not formal grammar. I get it.
This “I feel a lot better about my test because danite passed it” stuff is a little much.
I am not the village idiot. I have two bachelors’ degrees from ASU, where I graduated *** laude. I passed the BP test with a 92.
Criticize my formality of posts, not my intelligence.

[Switchback]

Ok. Yes, my first submission was vary lazy. I misspelled quit a few words and wrote in conversational, not formal grammar. I get it.
This “I feel a lot better about my test because danite passed it” stuff is a little much.
I am not the village idiot. I have two bachelors’ degrees from ASU, where I graduated *** laude. I passed the BP test with a 92.
Criticize my formality of posts, not my intelligence.

I think they were. Now, I think you are setting yourself up for being a bit sensitive. If you plan on being in LE (or by your words, an LE-like agency), you may want to try to avoid getting butt-hurt so easily... because no one gives a rats ass how you did in school when it's time to put rubber on the asphalt. However, if you are so frickin' intelligent, how about not talking like a village idiot. Most "smart" people don't just go turning that off.

FWIW, my the particulars of my molecular bio degree does not mean squat for me doing my job. The fact I have 7 papers published on my research does not make the fugitives just want to turn themselves in. :rolleyes:

[mcsap]

Ok. Yes, my first submission was vary lazy. I misspelled quit a few words and wrote in conversational, not formal grammar. I get it.
This “I feel a lot better about my test because danite passed it” stuff is a little much.
I am not the village idiot. I have two bachelors’ degrees from ASU, where I graduated *** laude. I passed the BP test with a 92.
Criticize my formality of posts, not my intelligence.

I have no college degree at all. I have a few college classes under my belt and a 11 week police academy ( conducted at a community college). If one wants to represent themselves as an educated person , they typically do so in their communication , both written and verbal.

It would appear that the " youth" of today have fallen sick with " texitus." That is , the comfort and convenience of using cell phone " shorthand" in everyday communication. For use on a cell , that is fine. To do so in public , especially when one is brand new , instantly gives us an insight into who and what you are. ( or appear to be).

As a Police Officer , I am forced to judge a book by it's cover as when I am on the street ... I don't have time to " read everyones book " and must make quick decisions when dealing with people.

Within your own circle of friends , it may be well acceptable to use the language and grammar that you chose to use here. While we aren't English Professors , we do expect adult communication from those who post here. We don't think it is too much to ask and as a shift supervisor , there is no way I would EVER accept any such written communication from any of my troops.

We simply do not think it is too much to ask that people use common and proper language skills here.

Thank You.

[BP348]

So I have a bp exam next month I'm excited and confident I will pass. Reading Danite's post even made me more confident. Any one know the hiring process is it almost the same as an le agency's?

What are the differences? Also what is the minimum age req to apply as one I just see on the website it says you can't be more than 40.

Also I've heard that you need 20/20 vision with out glasses I doubt if it's true because my dad's friend works for ICE and he has glasses. Also is it a long hiring process?

Please tell me how you define a "le agency"?

As far as I know I have full arrest authority, can take sworn statements, conduct investigations & searches, serve warrants, and get to carry the badge & gun everyday. What does a "le agency" do that I can't?

Minimum age is 19.

Can't tell you about the vision but Sierra's answer is pretty good.

As far as the two degree's, that's great but really dosen't mean much as USBP is one of the only federal law enforcemnt agencies that dosen't require a degree.

When you get to the academy, be sure to ask your PT instructor a similar question.

:D:D:D

If they only knew ;)

[Big Sexy]

Ok. Yes, my first submission was vary lazy. I misspelled quit a few words and wrote in conversational, not formal grammar. I get it.
This “I feel a lot better about my test because danite passed it” stuff is a little much.
I am not the village idiot. I have two bachelors’ degrees from ASU, where I graduated *** laude. I passed the BP test with a 92.
Criticize my formality of posts, not my intelligence.

Danite, FYI, BP348 has been kind enough to answer your question from your first post. You may want to check it out and good luck in the process.