Border Security Specialist

A Border Patrol Agent (BPA) is a key member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession. The primary duties include detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration laws, inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations, preventing and apprehending aliens at or near borders.

• Detecting people suspected of violating immigration laws.


• Preventing illegal entry by maintaining surveillance from covert positions.


• Interpreting physical evidence such as tracks and marks to identify violators.