What is a CBP Explorer?
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Law Enforcement Explorer Program is a volunteer program designed for young men and women to receive experience in and exposure to law enforcement careers within CBP.
Is it hard to get into CBP?
Being a CBP Officer can be both mentally and physically challenging. As a result, the application process to become a CBP Officer is intentionally rigorous to ensure those selected can carryout the duties that are expected of them.
What is the difference between a Border Patrol agent and a CBP officer?
Border patrol agents are usually responsible for larger areas, such as off-road regions with few or no other security measures. CBP officers work almost exclusively at ports of entry, such as airports, and may spend more time inspecting packages and processing paperwork than interacting with people.
Can CBP pull you over?
For instance, Border Patrol can operate immigration checkpoints. Border Patrol, nevertheless, cannot pull anyone over without “reasonable suspicion” of an immigration violation or crime (reasonable suspicion is more than just a “hunch”).
What do you need to be a CBP officer?
Steps for Becoming a CBP Officer
- Pass the GS-9 waiver entrance exam.
- Be a U.S. citizen who is under 37 years of age.
- Have resided in the U.S. for three years before applying.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Pass a medical exam, drug test, and security background check.
- Submit to and pass two physical fitness tests (PFTs)
How long is CBP hiring process?
CBP’s current average time to hire for Officers and Agents is 300 days. The Fast Track Hiring Process is aimed at reducing the time to hire to 120 days or less.
Can CBP check your phone?
What that means in practical terms: Border and immigration officers can manually search the devices of anyone crossing, without any level of suspicion — but they must only search for digital contraband, and only in places on the phone where such material would be stored.
What do you need to know about the CBP Explorer program?
CBP Law Enforcement Explorer Program Overview. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Law Enforcement Explorer Program is a volunteer program designed for young men and women to receive experience in and exposure to law enforcement careers within CBP.
What is the comradery program at CBP?
Comradery. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Law Enforcement Explorer Program is a volunteer program designed for young men and women to receive experience in and exposure to law enforcement careers within CBP.
What is the USBP Explorer program?
The Program provides applicants the option to participate in either the United States Border Patrol (USBP) Explorer Program or the CBP Officer (CBPO) Explorer Program. CBP builds and sustains Explorer Posts by geographic area with posts at various locations throughout the country, including Puerto Rico and Hawaii.
What is a law enforcement Explorer Post?
A. As a member of a CBP Law Enforcement Explorer Post, you will participate in real-life law enforcement scenarios, receive defensive skills training, learn drill techniques and ceremonial procedures and participate in community outreach programs.