Duty Calls: Secure American Borders

Becoming a U.S. Border Patrol Agent is an exciting opportunity to serve your country and protect its borders from potential threats.

1. You will be part of the elite team responsible for safeguarding the nation by preventing illegal entry, detaining undocumented non-citizens and smugglers, detecting narcotics trafficking, combating human trafficking, collecting intelligence on transnational criminal organizations involved in these activities and screening passengers arriving in the United States at ports of entry.

To qualify for this role you must have one (1) year general work experience that demonstrates ability to take charge make sound decisions maintain composure under stress learn regulations methods techniques through classroom training or job instruction gather concise information through questioning observation examination documents records OR bachelor's degree successful completion four-year course study any field leading bachelor's degree accredited college university OR combination general work experience successfully completed college education calculated resume official unofficial transcripts submitted application You qualify GL-7 grade level possess following Experience One specialized work experience shows skills necessary Make sound judgments use firearms Deal effectively people courteous manner connection law enforcement matters Analyze rapidly prompt decisions Where exercise judgment use firearms deal effectively with others necessary service public Demonstrated possession knowledge customs immigration laws regulations which impact border patrol operations As Border Patrol Agents duty assignments may include Southwest Border prioritized locations Relocation possible Duty Station reassignments occur throughout agent career Provide strong communication interpersonal skills oral written Ability write reports prepare presentations build trust rapport diverse group people Engage confrontations when required Apply apply conduct yourself standards performance and integrity physical stamina obtain endurance difficult terrain varied environments perform duties safely efficiently Representative tasks Perform surveillance determine location suspect Confront/Arrest/Detain suspects Interrogate witnesses testify court cases Operate operate vehicles motorcycles snowmobiles all weather conditions Conduct inspections seizures Collect evidence investigate crimes Apprehend fugitives Enforce federal statutes Other Requirements Citizenship : Must Be Resident And Citizen Of Us Residency : Must Have Had Primary Residence In Us At Least Three Years During Last Five Age Restriction Candidates May Not Exceed Maximum Age Limit Referenced Above Upon Hiring Position Covered Under Federal Retirement Provisions Act .