Secure Borders Specialist

This position plays a critical role in safeguarding America's borders and preventing illicit activity. As a Border Patrol Agent, you will have the opportunity to work with excellent pay and benefits, as well as enjoy job stability.

• Detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration laws by inspecting documents, possessions, determining citizenship violations, preventing apprehending undocumented noncitizens smugglers illegal entry people contraband
• Maintaining surveillance from covert positions using infrared scopes during night operations interpreting following tracks marks physical evidence illegal entry persons contraband performing farm building traffic city patrols transportation checks patrolling international boundary coastal waterways government assets vehicles horses vessels offroad ATVs snowmobiles motorcycles accomplishment USBP MissionQualificationsExperience one (1) year general work experience demonstrates ability take charge make sound decisions maintain composure stressful situations learn regulations methods techniques classroom training onjob instruction gather concise information questioning observation examination documents records OR Education Substitution bachelor's degree or successful completion full fouryear course study field leading bachelor's degree accredited college university Combination Experience Education general work experience AND successfully completed college education calculated resume official unofficial transcripts submitted application QualificationsGL-5 grade level you possess one or following GL-7 grade level if have following specialized work experience shows skills necessary make sound judgments decisions use firearms deal effectively courteous tactful manner law enforcement matters analyze information rapidly prompt decisions arrests exercise sound judgment use firearms develop maintain contact network informantsOther RequirementsCitizenship must be U.S Citizen apply position Residency had primary U.S residency least three last five years Age Restriction this position covered under law enforcement retirement provisions candidates referred selection before reaching their 40th birthday accordance Department Homeland Security Directive Veterans Preference may also be eligible excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment VRA age restriction not apply if are Veterans' Preference eligiablity