National Security Professional

Border Patrol Agents protect the nation's borders by detecting and preventing illegal entry of people or contraband. They work with various government assets to apprehend violators, perform farm checks, building searches, traffic stops, city patrols, and transportation checks.

• The primary duties of a Border Patrol Agent include:

1. Enforcing federal laws related to border security.
2. Detecting and preventing illegal entry of people or contraband using surveillance equipment and other tools.