Border Patrol Officer Mock Interview
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Question 39 of 40
Have you ever served in the military?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Many border patrol agencies have a large number of veterans on their teams. Border patrol agencies desire those with military experience and the discipline they bring to the job. Some agencies also offer unique benefits and a higher pay grade for those who have served. The interviewer wants to know if you served in the military to determine where to place you on the candidate list.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Focus on keeping your answer short and to the point. If you have served in the military, briefly describe what branch you were in, your rank, and for how long. If you have not served in the military, say that you have not served but admire and respect those who have.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Yes, I served in the U.S. Army as an Air Interdiction Agent for sixteen years."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"No, I have never served in the military, but I highly respect and admire those who have."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Yes, I served 20 years in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant, first on active duty and then in the reserves."
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