border control officer

Border Security Specialist

Protect America by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.

• Safeguard national security and enforce laws to prevent smuggling of contraband and undocumented noncitizens at or near the borders.


• Analyze information rapidly to make prompt decisions in connection with law enforcement matters.


• Maintain covert positions using infrared scopes during night operations and perform surveillance to detect illegal entry attempts.


• Frequently inspect documents, passports, and possessions to determine citizenship status or violations of immigration laws.

The typical duties for a Border Patrol Agent include enforcing federal statutes governing border control. They work outdoors often under extreme weather conditions performing patrol operations that may involve walking long distances on foot as well as using vehicles at high speeds along rugged terrain. During their day-to-day activities they are expected to interpret tracks marks physical evidence left behind pertaining towards pursuing those who commit illegal acts such human trafficking drug smuggling etc. As a representative of The United States Customs And Border Protection Agency you will play an integral role within enforcing domestic policies designed strictly maintain peace order amongst everyday citizen populace