international border security specialist

Border Patrol Agent Job Opportunity

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in law enforcement? The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.

The job of a BPA involves detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws, inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations. Typical assignments include patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using various government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft off-road vehicles ATVs snowmobiles motorcycles for accomplishment of USBP Mission responsibilities.

• Apprehending violators of state federal or immigration laws utilizing surveillance detection situation awareness systems communications equipment performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity including apprehending arresting enforcing procedures etc.
  
• (Proficient use firearms preparing investigative reports serving court orders gathering evidence criminal cases prosecuted through court system.)