Expert Border Surveillance Specialist

Border Security Specialist

Protect your community and make a difference in the nation’s security by joining our team as a Border Patrol Agent. This is an exciting opportunity to work with highly trained professionals in a dynamic environment.

• Detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration laws, inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship violations.


• Maintaining surveillance in covert positions, including infrared scopes and night operations, INTERPRETING tracks marks physical evidence illegal entry people contraband near borders.


• Performing searches on detained individuals vehicles immediate surroundings weapons contraband currency evidence APPREHENDING physically restraining working law enforcement officials identify apprehend violators state federal immigration laws PROFICIENT firearms investigative reports serving court orders gathering evidence criminal cases prosecuted courts SYSTEM Authority granted enforce laws arrests investigate crimes PRIMARY official capacity track illegal operations threats nation contraband surveillance detection situation awareness systems communications equipment LEADING investigations fraud contraband activity threats nation patterns deal effectively courteous manner connection LAW ENFORCEMENT MATTERS ANALYZE information rapidly prompt decisions DEVELOPING maintaining contact network informants EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS There education substitutions grade level Border Patrol Agent opportunities OTHER REQUIRMENTS Citizenship must U.S Citizen apply position Residency primary residency least three last five years Age Restriction covered retirement provisions candidates referred selection before reaching thirtieth birthday accordance Department Homeland Security Directive border patrol agent detailed six months intensive instruction Artesia New Mexico IMMIGRATION Nationality Laws DRIVER TRAINING PHYSICAL TECHNIQUES FIREARMS LANGUAGE COURSES after hired provided training become proficient Spanish language Academy HOW APPLY Click Apply site link CBPTalent Network registration page select Position Interest complete pre-screening questions receive links BPA Job Opening Announcements JOAs USAJOBS follow instructions application process items resume transcripts etc evaluated based resume supporting documents Entrance Exam NOTE subscriber Talent Network monthly emails webinars career expos future opportunities