Patrol Border Specialist

A Border Patrol Agent (BPA) is a federal law enforcement career position that involves protecting the nation's borders and enforcing immigration laws. The role requires individuals to work in a dynamic environment, responding to various situations, including detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration laws.

• Detecting and questioning individuals who may be involved in illegal activities such as human trafficking or smuggling of goods.
• Preventing undocumented noncitizens from entering or re-entering the country by patrolling borders along waterways using vessels such as boats or off-road vehicles like all-terrain vehicles snowmobiles motorcycles ATVs horses etc., inspect documents possessions report evidence write reports make arrests when necessary analyze information rapidly make decisions use firearms deal effectively with people in a courteous manner enforce criminal code determine violations work involving offenders correctional rehabilitation security military communicate effectively with colleagues agencies maintain contact network informants gather concise information through questioning observation examination records help identify protect communities maintain National Security standards quality service excellence compassion integrity justice respect trust professionalism leadership commitment dedication public safety national prosperity create resilient unified secure border opportunities citizenry accomplishment success recognition impact policy oversight inspection risk management follow policies procedures available support enhance efficiency productivity continuously improve