Border Protection Specialist

Imagine making a career out of protecting America's borders, its citizens and the nation's economic prosperity. As an entry-level Border Patrol Agent, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to safeguard the country by deterring illicit activity and ensuring public safety.

• You will detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration laws while inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent undocumented noncitizens from crossing into the United States with your skills in surveillance, tracking evidence, farm checks, building searches and patrolling international boundaries.

• An ability to speak read Spanish as well as English is essential for this position. Don't worry if Spanish isn't your native language; we'll provide training at no additional cost!

We're looking for highly motivated individuals who possess exceptional problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations like those found on patrol duties where immediate response time makes all difference between life saving interventions versus lives lost due not having been responded too quickly enough.​​
In accordance with Public Law 100-238 federal civilian law enforcement retirement provisions apply here so candidates must referred before reaching their 40th birthday - exceptions exist though veterans' preference eligible do receive exemption based certain criteria established DHS Directive #251-03 .