Job Opportunities at the Border Patrol Academy


The CBPBorderPatrolAcademy, located in Artesia, New Mexico, is looking to employ more Rehired Annuitants to instruct Border Patrol Interns. Positions are available in Operations, Spanish, Physical Techniques, Driver Training, Firearms and conducting evaluations of practical exercises.



The hiring and training of Interns present both a challenge and an opportunity for the Border Patrol. CBP expects all training directed at achieving the President's target of 18,319 Border Patrol Agents on board by December 31, 2008, to be conducted at the BorderPatrolAcademy in Artesia. CBP expects to train 4,950 Interns in fiscal year 2008 and 1050 trainees in the first quarter of fiscal year 2009. The Academy has increased the number of Rehired Annuitants to meet the increased training load. The benefits of having former Border Patrol Agents teach new Border Patrol Agents are invaluable. Their credibility is unmatched and Border Patrol Interns profit from their experience.



The Academy is looking for retired agents who have 20 years of experience in, or retired from, the Border Patrol. Rehired Annuitants will be hired at the GS-11 and GS-12 grades. For more information, please contact Ms. Deniece Bradley, Human Resources, CBPBorderPatrolAcademy, deana.bradley@dhs.gov, (575) 746-8309. For those interested, please submit a resume or OF 612, and Form 50 to:



CBPBorderPatrolAcademy

1300 West Richey Avenue/Bldg 196

c/o Ms. Deniece Bradley

Artesia, NM88210

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THIS FROM OUR FRIENDS AT FOBA HR 218 RANGE QUALIFICATION NOTICE To: Active & Retired Police and Corrections Officers Re: HR- 218 qualifications in your area. Sirs, I obtained your name, e-mail and/or phone as, you had indicated a desire to qualify for the Federal law HR 218 Carry Concealed Weapons certification. I am the CJSTC certified Florida state instructor who will oversee your shooting qualifications and give you your required wallet sized certification to carry with your ID, immediately upon your successful completion of the firing course on the below date. You will then be permitted to carry a concealed weapon in all 50 States and will be exempt from the "states" requirements to obtain CWP's. The event will involve a few minutes of paperwork, going over the course, basic gun safety, HR 218 Do's and Don'ts after which we start the actual shooting qualifications. The shooting course is a 40 round timed draw and fire course from the 3, 7, and 15 yd. lines. (per weapon) You must score a 32 out of possible 40 hits in a silhouette target. The course has one mandatory reload (per weapon) So bring one extra magazine and/or one extra speed loader for each weapon you will be qualifying with.(re-loading revolvers from loose rounds in your pocket or carpenter's apron is OK, though impractical and too time consuming for semi-auto magazines) There is no further distance nor any written test, running, jumping, night light shooting, repelling from helicopters or anything else. Active Florida officers are required by "State " law to shoot the herein described statewide uniform course of fire at least every two years. However, all Retirees (regardless of from what state or agency retired from) MUST fire the herein described course of fire at least once a year to qualify (and most importantly...have written proof of) to carry concealed under "FEDERAL HR 218" law. As per HR 218, Retirees shoot the same exact course of fire as the statewide uniform course of fire that Active officers shoot in the state of residence of the Retirees. (described in previous paragraph) NOTE: Such qualifications need to be administered by one who is similarly certified, experienced and state credentialed as the undersigned. The only other option available to retirees, is to return to the agency (wherever that may be) from which you retired and request (strictly their option) that they qualify you under the course of fire as established by your former agency for their current/active officers and supply some documentation to successful completion to their qualification requirements. Such qualification will most certainly be much more extensive, demanding, complex, expensive and time consuming (than that established by Florida described above). NOTE: Many agencies are refusing to qualify (under HR 218) active and retirees, even their own, under the guise of imaginary liability issues. ** NOTE: You must qualify with the type firearm (revolver or semi-auto) you plan on carrying concealed. That is, if you plan on carrying a revolver, you must qualify with any revolver, (not necessarily the very same revolver you plan on carrying). If you plan on carrying a semi-automatic pistol, then you must qualify with any semi-automatic pistol, (not necessarily the very same one you plan on carrying concealed.) Thus, the total maximum number of weapons you should qualify with are TWO (one revolver and/or one semi-automatic pistol. Do NOT show up with a trunk full of weapons (especially weapons you are not familiar with.) Unless you close your eyes when you shoot, you will pass this shooting course. So, don't be worried. I will work with you to assure you pass. The SHOOTING RANGE we will use on: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008 @ 11:00 AM is: Range Name: American Police Hall of Fame Shooting Range & Museum Address: 6350 Horizon Dr. (off Rt 405) Titusville, Fl. 32780 Phone: 321-264-0911 Range Master is named: Brent Sheppard DIRECTIONS: Horizon Dr. is actually the driveway that comes off Rt 405. As you approach Horizon Dr. you will see a full size mock-up of the Space Shuttle in front of The Kennedy Space Center and Astronaut Hall of Fame and the American Police Hall of Fame Shooting Range and Museum on the South side of Rt 405 both are just a few yards from Rt 405, you can't miss them. Horizon Dr. runs between the Kennedy Museum and the American Police Hall of Fame Museum. Continue to turn right in to the Police Hall of Fame Range& Museum parking lot. Park near the end of the building closest to Rt 405 and go in that door. (If with these great directions and landmarks, you still can't find the place then, it is unfortunately because you are now apparently..... legally blind !! Then, without delay sell your guns, sharp objects and car before you hurt anyone or yourself. Then go buy a seeing eye dog !!) PLEASE BRING WITH YOU : **The type weapon (s) (revolver and/or semi-automatic pistol) you would like to be qualified to carry. A holster for the weapon(s) (no shoulder, ankle or cross draw holsters) One extra magazine or speed loader for 1 mandatory reload. Carpenter aprons are available from instructor. At least 40 rounds of ammo (per weapon), at shooter's expense. (Available for purchase at the range or bring your own) Ear and eye protection (available at the range if, you don't have these) Weapons are available for rent at the range. Call range master ahead to arrange. Targets are supplied at range. SAFETY NOTICE Please arrive at the range with weapons and magazines EMPTY. You will be told when to load. On commands only, weapons and magazines will be accurately loaded with no more than 6 rounds at any given time. If someone has a legitimate reason to shoot in a particular group or time as having an important appointment, or participate with those with whom you carpooled, advise me of that so I can try (no promises) to accommodate you by getting you through quickly and get you on your way. HOWEVER, there are many reasons for delays in your turn to shoot for which the instructor has no control over nor will be responsible for. Those who only wish to qualify with one weapon only may be allowed to shoot before those with multiple weapons. NOTE: You may be at the range 1-2 hours or 5-6 hours, depending on turnout or re-shoots. It is best to have nowhere else you need to be on the day of your shoot. So, plan your day accordingly !!! NOTE: Those with medical conditions such as diabetes or other conditions where being exposed to hot/humid weather, indoor stuffy ranges or can’t stand for periods of time exceeding 20-40 minutes should be aware of their possible limitations. (Don’t push yourself. Remember, we aren’t as young and healthy as we used to be ! The Titusville range is properly and comfortably climate controlled and well ventilated. Some ranges have snack/candy/soda machines available and some don’t. Some ranges are near restaurants, some are not. (not near anything, for that matter ! Some snacks and cold drinks are available at this range. Restaurants are near this range. Again, a lot of time and effort has gone into scheduling these shoots. Please make every effort to appear after having been scheduled as you requested. Come and enjoy yourself and see old friends and those currently or formerly from "the job". APPROX COST: $62.00 Part to Chuck, part to the range (for which prices may vary a few dollars) (cash preferred) This range does accept credit cards. Range accepts checks from Fla. banks for range fees and purchases (not Chuck's fee) Chuck is not set up to take credit cards. Fla. checks OK. Included in your range fees, is FREE admission to the Police Museum (a $12.00 savings) located in the same building a the range.(Badge them and tell them you are there with me for the shoot) A very large, informative and nice museum and Hall of Fame to Fallen Officers. A moving experience for all. This is one of the nicest and cleanest ranges and Museums you will find. It is family run and all staff there take pride in trying to make it a memorable experience. So, check it out ! Payments will be accepted at the range on the day of the shoot. Payments are still due even if you do not complete the shooting course successfully. Though, I will work with you at the shoot (after others have gone through) or on a subsequent date until you do pass. There will be no additional fees. I will get you through this, so just relax and have fun !! I M P O R T A N T PLEASE CALL ME (Chuck) ASAP WITH ANY QUESTIONS AND TO SUPPLY YOUR CORRECT SPELLING OF YOUR "FULL NAME" (as it appears on your Driver's License) FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME and LAST NAME.(Also: Jr., Sr, III etc., as applicable) ALSO, THE LAST 4 NUMBERS OF YOUR SS#. I NEED THIS FOR MY RECORDS AND TO PREPARE YOUR COMPLETION CERTIFICATES WHICH I WILL GIVE YOU ON THE DAY OF THE QUALIFICATIONS (IF YOU QUALIFY) and TO GIVE THE RANGEMASTER AN ANTICIPATED HEADCOUNT. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO INVITE OTHERS WHO MAY REQUIRE THIS QUALIFICATION AND HAVE THEM CONTACT ME ASAP WITH THEIR ABOVE INDICATED INFORMATION. NOTE: Those who arrive with no previous notice WILL be admitted. Though, their certificates will be mailed the next day. See you then. Please call if you can't make it. Thanks & Regards Chuck Kline, Instructor 941-722-4862 (h) 941-580-1247 (cell) ----------------------------------------------------------

Thank you, Tim.  I appreciate having this information published in the FORBPO.  Hope you had a successful road trip.

 

Lawrence (Larry) Lermo entered service in the Border Patrol at Calexico, CA on Aug 15, 1949.  He served in Tampa and Miami, FL. and was then transferred to San Juan , Puerto Rico as an Immigration Inspector in 1958.  He was transferred to Helena, MT in 1960, to Portland, Or in 1965 and then to Bellingham, WA in 1974.  He retired in January 1981 and then served approximately 2 years in the Legalization Program in 1987, 1988 in Yuma, AZ and Las Vegas, NV.   They recently moved to Sweet Home, OR after living 25 years in Wamic, OR. 

Larry and Ethel Lermo were married June 7, 1947 in Guthrie, MN. and will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this year. 

 

 

Thank you, 

Diane Stearns

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Tim, If you know anyone interested in working in Afghanistan I have an immediate position available.  The job is a personal service contract with the Department of Homeland Security paying at the GS-14 level plus 70% hazard pay of approximately  $170K.  The job is immediate and I can push the buttons to get an interested Border Patrol qualified person here.  If you know anyone who needs or wants a job immediately I would appreciate you forwarding this message onward for their consideration.   If anyone wants to discuss this position they can reach me at (301) 490-1042 ext 6273 or extension 8416 (residence) depending on the time of day (12 hour difference).  This number is in Maryland and the call is transferred to the U.S. Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan as a domestic call.   The job is only having to mentor Immigration at a Port of Entry (easy money) but I need someone within two weeks.  This is a six (6) month contract with options to extend for six (6) months Please pass this information onto anyone interested.  Please send resumes to me at harnerdr@state.gov and I will expedite the hiring process. Thanks Del  Harner   Border Police Systems and Immigration Coordinator Border Management Initiative Afghan Reconstruction Group U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan APO AE  09806 Mobile:   (93)  079 713 2726 (301) 490-1042 ext 6273   -----------------------------------------------------------------

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