Originally Posted by
ESpen36
It was my understanding that after the formation of CBP, all the inspectors from the existing agencies were going to be cross-trained to perform all three functions (passport control, customs, and agriculture), in order to achieve maximium personnel flexibility. Has this cross-training not actually happened?
There has been limited cross training for the Ag oriented subjects. Ag officers have a very science intense training academy and the actual officers (not the Ag technicians) have science credentials out the wazoo.
Originally Posted by
PHLJJS
I have some friends in CBP and they are only trained the immigration and customs parts of it. The agriculture inspector job remains separate because those officers have different educational requirements and attend a different training academy.
Very well put.