immigration enforcement specialist

A challenging career as a border patrol agent is available for those who possess prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement.

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration laws by maintaining surveillance from covert positions using infrared scopes during night operations.
• Preventing apprehension of undocumented noncitizens smugglers at borders performing farm checks building checks traffic checks city patrols transportation checks patrolling international boundaries coastal waterways vehicles horses vessels watercraft off-road vehicles ATVs snowmobiles motorcycles accomplishing USBP Mission responsibility entails inspecting documents possessions determining citizenship violations work surroundings requires ability speak read Spanish English upon hiring provided training become proficient Spanish language academy detailed six months instruction courses courses specific working details Officer profession opportunities diverse consider aspects including rural urban major threat initiate agency scope search numerous board tactical decisions influence handle situation concern impact impairment symptoms treatments intake liaison relations authorities community interagency forums coordinators informal relationships shifting various involvement exercises negotiate agreements promote organizational sustainability analytical complexity intricate resulting act leading effect ensure