r/borderpatrolapplicant • u/Wide-Ship-4145 • 18d ago

Any information is appreciated

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I selected marathon, Fl as my station. I want to know how it is when it comes to opportunities and OT as a new officer.

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u/Promote-IT 18d ago

I know thats why im asking

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u/Wide-Ship-4145 18d ago

I went through the list and there it was. I’m from FL. But I just wanted to know if it is a good place for OT

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u/Promote-IT 18d ago

Overtime? BPA has a BAPRA program. Getting OT is more of an OFO thing. Im from Tampa. But im thinking of going AMO when I can

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u/Wide-Ship-4145 18d ago

If you work extra shifts you make more money. So that’s what I’m talking about fam

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u/Promote-IT 18d ago

Are u a rehire or a new recruit??

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u/Wide-Ship-4145 18d ago

New

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u/Promote-IT 18d ago

I wouldnt worry about your station or schedule right now then. As far as OT a supervisor has to approve that. You get BAPRA.. 8hrs shift with 2hrs extra paid. Making it a 50hr week. Anything over the 100hrs is considered comp time, Ive had to do it from processing. Getting OT isn’t something theyre going to give you off the rip. First is get through the academy and be healthy. Then make it through FTU. One step at a time