Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
USCB-0026
Organization's ID:
G0771001-35
Organization:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
928 hours / 117 days/ 24 weeks
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Criminal Justice
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Criminal Procedure
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Constitutional Law
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Homeland Security
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Law Enforcement
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Operational Risk Management
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Spanish for Special Purposes
Description

Objective:

This course prepares newly hired Border Patrol Agents (trainees) to enter their duty stations with the basic knowledge and skills required to perform Border Patrol duties.

Learning Outcomes:

  • conduct patrol
  • apprehend subjects
  • operate vehicles
  • administer (limited) emergency medical care
  • conduct searches
  • respond to critical situations
  • conduct vehicle stops
  • conduct vehicle pursuits
  • process subjects
  • inspect transportation terminals
  • prepare casework
  • apply appropriate use of force
  • interview subjects
  • communicate in the Spanish language
  • employ CBP firearms
  • employ intelligence cycle
  • employ contact-over techniques
  • apply US law
  • employ physical techniques
  • conduct general duties
  • comply with policies
  • operate traffic checkpoints
  • operate non-issue weapons
  • identify terrorist threats
  • conduct risk management
  • employ critical thinking skills

General Topics:

  • Driving
  • Firearms
  • Law
  • Operations
  • Physical techniques and conditioning
  • Spanish language
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials