Patrolled Security
Click The Blue Links Below For Patrolled Security Offers

200655990265 0 Patrolled Security
Sign CAUTION AREA PATROLLED by German Shepherd Security Co
US $6.95
ebaygif Patrolled Security
190580556013 0 Patrolled Security
Sign CAUTION AREA PATROLLED by Shih Tzu Security Co
US $6.95
ebaygif Patrolled Security
200655986155 0 Patrolled Security
Sign CAUTION AREA PATROLLED by Australian Shepherd Security Co
US $6.95
ebaygif Patrolled Security
250991158358 0 Patrolled Security
Funny Cute Beware of Dog Rovers Security Pet Sign NEW
US $4.98
ebaygif Patrolled Security
190629130998 0 Patrolled Security
Sign CAUTION AREA PATROLLED by Dachshund Security Co
US $6.95
ebaygif Patrolled Security
200702007003 0 Patrolled Security
Sign CAUTION AREA PATROLLED by Pug Security Co
US $6.95
ebaygif Patrolled Security
200656268228 0 Patrolled Security
Sign CAUTION AREA PATROLLED by Westie Security Co
US $6.95
ebaygif Patrolled Security
200655992462 0 Patrolled Security
Sign CAUTION AREA PATROLLED by Miniature Pinscher Security Co
US $6.95
ebaygif Patrolled Security
200655991828 0 Patrolled Security
Sign CAUTION AREA PATROLLED by Labrador Security Co
US $6.95
ebaygif Patrolled Security
190580253091 0 Patrolled Security
Sign CAUTION AREA PATROLLED by Australian Cattle Dog Security Co
US $6.95
ebaygif Patrolled Security
200656266606 0 Patrolled Security
Sign CAUTION AREA PATROLLED by Poodle Security Co
US $6.95
ebaygif Patrolled Security
190629132629 0 Patrolled Security
Sign CAUTION AREA PATROLLED by Sheltie Security Co
US $6.95
ebaygif Patrolled Security
190629130103 0 Patrolled Security
Sign CAUTION AREA PATROLLED by Chihuahua Security Co
US $6.95
ebaygif Patrolled Security
190629367928 0 Patrolled Security
Sign CAUTION AREA PATROLLED by Vizsla Security Co
US $6.95
ebaygif Patrolled Security
200702246121 0 Patrolled Security
Sign CAUTION AREA PATROLLED by Scottie Security Co
US $6.95
ebaygif Patrolled Security
300663271648 0 Patrolled Security
CAUTION AREA PATROLLED BY PUG SECURITY CO SIGN
US $2.99
ebaygif Patrolled Security

Since the boarder patrol is now part of homeland security how far is there jurisdiction to arrest?

As with all federal officers, their jurisdiction includes every part of all U.S. states and territories, and all U.S. waters and airspace.

Although hiring is lagging in most organizations, Customs and Border Patrol Jobs are widely available. The Department of Homeland Security is aggressively ramping up its force of Border Patrol agents.

Border Patrol Background

The United States Border Patrol is the uniformed part CBP, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). According to CBP.gov, CBP was founded in 1924. That first year, Border Patrol started operations with 450 officers, and set to work regulating traffic across the country's borders. Most of the patrol's work was focused on stopping illegal immigration and alien smuggling.

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 changed that mission. Now, Border Patrol's focus has shifted toward prevention of terrorism through working to stop the flow of terrorists and terrorist weapons into the country. Border Patrol works to secure the 6,000 miles of international border with Canada and Mexico, and the 2,000 miles of coastal waters around Florida and Puerto Rico.

Border Patrol Jobs

In 2006, President George W. Bush announced his commitment to add 6,000 additional Border Patrol agents by the end of 2008.

With respect to Border Patrol staffing, Tara Dunlop (CBP Public Affairs Officer) said the agency has seen a dramatic increase since the President took office in fiscal year 2002. At the end of fiscal year 2001, CBP started with approximately 9,800 Border Patrol agents. Today, their numbers are more than 16,690. "Our goal for the end of 2008 is 18,000 Border Patrol agents on duty ('boots on the ground,') and we are on track to meet that goal," Dunlop said.

Border Patrol has had to find creative new ways to recruit. Innovations include national recruiting in non-traditional regions of the country, sector-based recruiting, NASCAR sponsorship (now in its second year) the Minority Recruitment Strike Team, a Professional Bull Riders sponsorship and recruiting at U.S. military installations in the continental U.S. and abroad.

Additionally, a branding campaign has just launched, which includes television ads and an updated website that can be found at BorderPatrol.gov.

Agent Personality Traits

Dunlop said that the agency's ideal recruit is someone "who prefers working outdoors and can successfully complete an oral interview, medical and fitness exams, drug testing, and background investigation."

Dunlop also said that military veterans are strong candidates because "we offer an opportunity to protect America, in America. In fact, veterans make up more than 20 percent of the Border Patrol."

While prior law enforcement experience is helpful, Dunlop said, it is not required because the Academy will provide agents with the knowledge and skills they will need to do the job.

Dunlop said that Spanish language proficiency is highly desirable.

Qualifications for Border Patrol Jobs

The CBP trains students from a variety of backgrounds, and Dunlop said the agency welcomes those with college degrees, and those with a military background have proven to be highly successful; approximately 25% of CBP are military veterans.

A law enforcement background may be helpful but is not required. Dunlop said CBP training standards remain at a high level to ensure new agents are adequately trained to meet the law enforcement standard.

Fluency in Spanish or the aptitude to learn Spanish is necessary. Spanish language immersion is provided at the Academy for those who need it.

Agent Training

Agents attend a rigorous training academy, currently located in Artesia, New Mexico, where they learn immigration, nationality and criminal law, and receive defensive techniques training, firearms training, and task-based Spanish language immersion training. All training is conducted at the Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico. Candidates receive full pay and benefits during training.

The basic training program is further supplemented by a 12-week National Field Training Officer Program, and a minimum of two months on-the-job training with a journeyman-level agent during which the interns' performance will be evaluated.

Where will I work?

Initial assignments for Border Patrol agents coming out of the Academy will be in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

What's the Downside?

One disadvantage to Border Patrol work is that it can be emotionally draining to turn people away from the U.S. country, particularly when young children are involved and you realize parents are only trying to give their families a better life. For this reason, people who understand the Border Patrol mission and believe in its importance are better-equipped to handle the job.

About the Author:

Successfully applying for and landing
government jobs
is not easy. It helps to know application deadlines and generally how government hiring is done. Lisa Jenkins is a career writer whose material appears on JobMonkey, a free website featuring a job board and detailed information about
border patrol jobs
and how to get them.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Hot Government Career Tracks Include Customs and Border Patrol Jobs