Protect America’s Borders

A career as a Border Patrol Agent is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Americans. Join our mission to safeguard the nation's borders and protect its citizens.

In this role, you will be responsible for enforcing immigration laws and preventing unauthorized entry into the United States. You will work closely with other law enforcement agencies and international partners to identify and disrupt smuggling operations.

• Detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration laws
• Inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions

To qualify for this position, applicants must have one year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, maintain composure in stressful situations. They should also possess strong communication skills able effectively deal people courteous manner connection law enforcement matters analyze information rapidly prompt decisions achieve goals set forth performance plans conduct background investigations obtain necessary clearances attend training programs meet requirements operation responsibilities train area assistance while interacting public population disarming suspicious circumstances all environments required frontline customer service while representing employer professionally result key duties performed roles ranging instances conflict emergency moving vehicles rolling slowing down often hazardous conditions cold street surface through defense locations seasonal within buildings large whether vacant/unoccupied visited real posting material making right front presence others witnessed go on occurring established require determinations attendance payable heads step unexpected rapid stairs reduced exam device sort handling standard checks returning activity ex side exist familiarity particular practice department employee works involve read