How do you write a cover letter?

Your cover letter should be short, three to four paragraphs, and as focused as possible on the position you are applying for. Focus on the most relevant parts of your background related to the job offer. Application Tips: Be concise.

How hard is the Border Patrol Academy?

The Border Patrol Academy is one of the toughest law enforcement academies in the country. The curriculum involves 940 hours of rigorous instruction in physical fitness, immigration law, firearms and driving, among other areas.

Do you get paid during the Border Patrol Academy?

While you are at the Border Patrol Academy for basic training, you will earn your regular pay. You will also get free accommodation and meals at the Academy, plus a small daily allowance for incidentals.

What weapon do CBP agents carry?

40-caliber Heckler and Koch P2000. But in April 2019, CBP announced that it had adopted the 9x19mm Glock 47 and Glock 19 as the new standard-issue sidearms of CBP officers nationwide. The Glock 26 is also being purchased as part of the contract for concealed use.

CBP officers are federal law enforcement agents of CBP's largest Office of Field Operations empowered to exercise the authority and perform duties provided by law and regulations of the Department of National Security, including arresting, searching, confiscating, carrying firearms, and serving any…

Can CBP take your phone?

A US appeals court has ruled that Customs and Border Protection agents can conduct in-depth searches of phones and laptops, overturning an earlier legal victory for civil liberties groups.

Can airport security ask you to unlock your phone?

Federal agents can search your phone at the US border, even if you are a US citizen. Customs officers are legally authorized to search the personal electronics of travelers without a warrant, whether they are visitors or US citizens.

Why are your hands being rubbed at TSA?

As CNN explained, the Transportation Security Administration randomly swabs passengers' hands at airport checkpoints and gates to test them for traces of explosives. "They're basically looking for explosive particles, which is not something people normally have."

Why did the TSA pat me down?

A quota is an additional security precaution used by the TSA to determine if a traveler is hiding something prohibited on their person. Others can be pulled out of line if they have a certain sticker on their passport or if they're acting suspicious — the TSA is trained to spot strange behavior.

How do I remove SSSS from my boarding pass?

This won't come as a surprise if you noticed the SSSS on your boarding pass, so try to take it all in stride. You can expect to go through both the metal detector and the full body scanner. To top it off, you can expect a very thorough follow-up by a TSA agent (in private, if you prefer).