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Question 24 of 40 for our Border Patrol Officer Mock Interview

Border Patrol Officer was updated by on April 14th, 2022. Learn more here.

Question 24 of 40

Whether you were caught or not, have you ever committed a crime?

"I was a troublemaker in my teen years and was pressured into shoplifting at a gas station when I was 15. I was never caught with it but always felt terrible. When I was older, I went back to that gas station and paid them back."

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How to Answer: Whether you were caught or not, have you ever committed a crime?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Border Patrol Officer job interview.

  • 24. Whether you were caught or not, have you ever committed a crime?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      The interviewer wants to put a bit of extra emphasis on the fine line between being a good person and not being caught. This answer should be kept very simple and 100% honest.

      If you have never committed a crime: 'I have never committed a crime. I was raised to be an honest person and respect other people, their property, and myself.'

      If you have committed a crime, explain what the crime was, if you got caught, the repercussions, and what you learned from the experience.

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 14th, 2022

      Focus Your Answer On

      As mentioned before, it is always best to be 100% honest during your interview. If you are honest and admit to doing something wrong, the interviewer will have more respect for you than if you are untruthful and the interviewer finds out.

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 14th, 2022

      Entry Level Example

      "I was a troublemaker in my teen years and was pressured into shoplifting at a gas station when I was 15. I was never caught with it but always felt terrible. When I was older, I went back to that gas station and paid them back."

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 14th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "I have never committed a crime. I was raised to be an honest person and respect other people, their property, and myself."

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 14th, 2022

      Experienced Example

      "I have never committed a crime. I have led a sincere life and am proud of this fact. I was raised in a strict home and was lucky enough never to be tempted by drugs or alcohol as a teen."

      Written by Krista Wenz on April 14th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I have never committed a crime, I was raised to be an honest individual."

      Marcie's Feedback

      This is exactly what an interviewer will want to hear! It's great that you're an honest person who has never committed a crime. Perhaps consider adding an additional sentence that goes into further detail about how your honesty and integrity will allow you to excel in this role.
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