Investigation

How does the Border Patrol Agent background investigation compare to other federal background investigations?
Q. I was looking into becoming a border patrol agent for the US. Does it require a Top Secret security clearance, or the likes? How does the background investigation compare to that of what government agencies have to offer? How intense is the application process? I heard other agencies have intense requirements for background checks and I was wondering if this was the same.
Asked by John Smith - Mon Oct 27 10:32:46 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Border Patrol Agents have to pass among the most thorough background investigations. I'm not sure that a Top Secret clearance is actually granted, but the investigation is identical. All government background investigations are conducted by the OPM. The process is the following: 1. Subject Interview - you'll be questioned about the past 7 years of your life. There is NO polygraph. 2. NAC/LAC Check - during the National Agency Check, your fingerprints and name will be run through national crime databases like NCIS and the FBI database. During the Local Agency Check, the investigator will call the police departments with jurisdiction in ALL of the areas in which you've lived, worked, or gone to school. They'll ask for a report… [cont.]
Answered by Above All - Mon Oct 27 11:03:58 2008

What is the difference between preliminary investigation and discovery?
Q. What is the difference between preliminary investigation and discovery? What impact does this difference have on a case and which is better to determine the facts of a case?
Asked by MrChangTireShop - Sun Oct 25 02:02:32 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm assuming you are speaking about civil matters. A preliminary investigation is something you do before you file the lawsuit - to determine whether or not there is grounds for a lawsuit. Results of a preliminary investigation can be kept from the opposing party under work privilege. You can talk to anyone. (Once a lawsuit is filed and the other person has a lawyer, you cannot speak directly to the opposing party.) Discovery is the formal process that is conducted by both parties after the lawsuit is filed and can include Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, Requests for Admissions, and depositions of parties and witnesses. The opposing party will know exactly what you are doing and what you are asking. I love the… [cont.]
Answered by Artemis Gwen - Sun Oct 25 02:17:50 2009

How long is it going to take for the backroung investigation to be complete for Police Explorer?
Q. I went and turned my Packet in. How long will it take for the Backround Investigation. Any Police Explorers have a Idea?
Asked by Deepak - Sat Aug 1 16:57:37 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I've been through two government background checks in my life. Once for the Air Force, once for my current job as a Correctional Officer. What seems to take the most time is the FBI background check. They lost my prints in the Air Force, and just delayed, delayed, delayed when I wanted to work for the State. Basically, figure on 2 weeks to 30 days.
Answered by Erik - Sat Aug 1 17:21:11 2009