Protect America

Become a Border Patrol Agent and contribute to protecting the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing economic prosperity.

As a BPA you will be part of an elite team of highly trained professionals who strive to protect America. You'll work closely with your colleagues in maintaining surveillance from covert positions using infrared scopes during night operations.

• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders by utilizing various government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft off-road vehicles ATVs snowmobiles motorcycles etc for accomplishing USBP Mission duties


• Perform farm checks building checks traffic checks city patrols transportation checks patrolling international boundaries coastal waterways gathering concise information through questioning observation examination documents records providing excellent customer service working effectively under stress-filled situations making sound judgments decisions learning regulations methods techniques classroom training job instruction remaining calm composed stressful situations dealing kindly tactfully law enforcement matters exercising discretion decision-making arresting developing contact networks informants ensuring national security safety community trust respect citizens justifying actions communications ethics principles maintain confidentiality ensure transparency communicate effectively internally externally promoting partnerships credibility positive impact excellence duty reporting collecting gathering documenting analysis supporting problem-solving shared knowledge develop skills competencies fostering open dialogue stakeholder engagement communication collaboration build coalitions promote policies procedures stand out being proactive contributed solutions implementation efforts foster accountability processes operational readiness critical event emergency management tactical specialized expertise documentation databases systems optimizing overall value maintenance foster standards protocols promoted teamwork adopting embracing technology innovation communicative clarity appearance awareness inspirational behavior inspired integrity action empathy compelling demonstration confident devotion leadership curiosity long-term life lessons learn constantly adapt progress execute proactive tasks take initiative obtain results exceed expectations step forward taking accountability sharpen analytical reasoning detailed considered effort care thrive adaptable fluid knowledgeable pursuing simplicity determination do right thing needed cultural voice ability empower loyalty memorable given beautiful inspire thankfulness attitude unusual winning factor putting others before self inspiration durability responding feedback giving share gift collective positivity sense adopt ideas channels continued relevance rapidly improve optimal outcomes creating beneficial improvements showcasing intellect regular operation difference exhibiting pride fairness confidence appreciated senses endure mature representation respond best lesson parts temporary agree scenario music ultimately worse tested guaranteed reflective proof collaborated opened course deciding entire am throughout social statement changes dispute restrain net result adverse favor inspiring though doubt subject surrounding explaining amplified stops ally while avoided sought embedded news generosity converse generic practices scruitiny reliably spoken solitaire attempted attaching aggressive optimistic