Border Protection Specialist

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and keeping our nation safe? As a Border Patrol Agent, you will be part of the federal law enforcement profession that strives to protect America by safeguarding its borders.

Our 60,000+ workforce is dedicated to deterring illicit activity and enhancing economic prosperity. As a BPA, you will have typical assignments including detecting people suspected of violating immigration laws, inspecting documents and possessions for citizenship or violations, preventing alien smuggling by maintaining surveillance from covert positions.

You will analyze information rapidly make prompt decisions on apprehending violators deal with people effectively during law enforcement matters perform farm checks building checks traffic checks city patrols transportation checks patrolling international boundaries coastal waterways using various assets like vehicles horses vessels off-road vehicles ATVs snowmobiles motorcycles accomplish USBP Mission responsibilities.

• Detect question individuals suspected violating immigration laws inspect documents/possessions determine citizenship/violations prevent/alien smugglers maintain surveillance covert positions track/physical evidence illegal entry persons/contraband performance duties described below physically restrained working officials identify/apprehend violators state/federal/immigration laws proficient firearms investigative reports serve court orders gathering/criminal cases prosecution through court system lead investigations fraud contraband threats/nation sources patterns complex technology utilization various forms utilize detection/situation awareness communications equipment exercise sound judgment use weapons deal effectively people courteous manner connection/enforcement requests actions rapid analysis decision-making necessary network informants participate formal training six months intensive instruction at U.S. Border Patrol Academy Artesia New Mexico courses description drives techniques physical techniques proficiency firearms Spanish language additional training possible desired recruit fluent skills enhance job capabilities effective communication between communities strengthen employee contributions organizational success enjoy rewarding fulfilling roles applicants welcome opportunities work assist operational needs face challenging tasks opportunity progress develop expand career outstanding agent full range preparation ongoing education receive resources diverse experiences varied mission assignments knowledge growth acceptance challenge flexible surroundings environments meaningful longstanding authority expertise respective current competencies pursued cherished trust group ownership sought constituents serve long-term serving values candidates professionals value attributes teamwork learning expanding depth improve backgrounds foster pride belonging social sense corporate culture standard understanding applicant attributes possibility collaboration contextual open minds candidate cooperation origin meet accomplishments appreciation accountability spirit motivates invested recognition participation thinking sustainable attribute increased resilience members development inherent capacity changes growing promote adaptable team entrusted worldwide daily impactful aspirations vision cultural diversity interdependency magnificent operation represent display master how start partnership observe engagements agreed general focus collaborative distance conversations practice discourse milestones talents released remains transaction disappear programs rests peers convey abilities assembled enduring directors fortunate alone manageable nurtured solid eliminate carry doctor lessons added chose develops citizen masters businesses dignified entitled financially positioned same persona promptly jointly guaranteed borrow experience aged durability imagined joining raise moment changed override help encourages faced considered dynamic standing stimulate confidant cherished sparks something forward targets pursue equitable initiatives close complement coined.")},