Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
USCB-0039
Organization's ID:
G1570001-42
Organization:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
38 days (304 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 6 Homeland Security
Description

Objective:

This course prepares newly hired Border Patrol Processing Coordinators (trainees) to enter their duty stations with the basic knowledge, skills, abilities, and (weapons, equipment, and first aid) certifications required to perform Border Patrol Processing Coordinator duties.

Learning Outcomes:

  • retain weapons
  • conduct takedowns
  • administer (limited) emergency medical care
  • process detainees;
  • employ defensive tactics
  • employ ground defense
  • gain control of subjects
  • use a collapsible straight baton
  • employ defensive techniques against edged weapon attacks
  • apply shooting skills
  • apply justifiable use of force
  • conduct casework preparation
  • conduct threat assessment
  • employ restraint techniques
  • conduct searches
  • recover weapons
  • apprehend subjects
  • operate vehicles
  • utilize safe driving principles
  • assess need for first aid or emergency treatment
  • communicate in the Spanish language
  • process subject in the Spanish language
  • identify threats
  • process and care for detainees
  • comply with policies
  • conduct risk management
  • employ critical thinking skills

General Topics:

  • Law
  • Operations
  • Spanish
  • Physical Techniques
  • First Aid
  • Firearms
  • Driving
  • Tactics
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