border security specialist

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers a unique chance to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals in law enforcement.

This is a career opportunity that provides excellent pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability.

You will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain surveillance from covert positions during night operations using infrared scopes;


• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders;


• Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions after completing required training;


• Interpret tracks, marks, farm checks building checks traffic checks city patrols transportation check patrol international boundaries coastal waterways vehicles horses vessels off-road vehicles ATVs snowmobiles motorcycles USBP Mission accomplishment methods procedures policies techniques standards legal framework immigration regulations border control terminology human rights ethical considerations public health safety national security fraud prevention money laundering anti-terrorism technology integration USBP functions day-to-day operational activities communications processes personnel management reporting record-keeping data analysis compliance investigations allegations audit dispute resolution professional development training new employees trainee continuous learning help instructional delivery dev role program cooperative cross-agency environmental sustainable responsible resource conservation equity diversity representation accountability effectiveness efficiency 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