Border Security Specialist

A Border Patrol Agent is a role that offers stability and opportunities for advancement.

• Patrolling borders using various vehicles or modes of transportation such as horses or watercraft requires strategic planning.
• Evaluating documents and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration laws demands strong analytical skills.

To be successful in this position, you should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as law enforcement or homeland security.


• Passing the CBP Officer Physical Fitness Test with high scores demonstrates physical fitness requirements. The test includes a 1.5-mile run, sit-ups, push-ups and one-and-a-half mile swim (in situations where applicable).