elite law enforcement agent - securing the nation's borders

The U.S. Border Protection agency offers a career in law enforcement with an elite team of highly trained professionals who safeguard America's borders.

Key responsibilities include detecting and interrogating individuals suspected of violating immigration laws inspecting documents and possessions determining citizenship or violations preventing apprehending undocumented noncitizens smugglers at night operations interpreting following tracks marks physical evidence illegal entry persons contraband performing farm checks building checks traffic city patrols transportation checking international boundaries coastal waterways vehicles horses vessels ATVs snowmobiles motorcycles completing mission qualifications you qualify GL-5 experience one year general work demonstrate ability take charge make sound decisions maintain composure stressful situations learn regulations methods techniques classroom training on-the-job instruction gather concise information questioning observation examination documents records bachelor degree successful completion full four-year course study field leading bachelor degree accredited college university combination experience education calculated resume transcripts application qualifications GL-7 specialized work show skills necessary make sound judgments use firearms deal effectively courteous tactful manner connection law enforcement matters analyze information rapidly make prompt arrests apply skills criminal code correctional rehabilitation security military etc formal training hired detailed Academy Artesia New Mexico six months intensive instruction immigration nationality laws law enforcement USBP-specific driver training physical techniques firearms Spanish language proficiency provided contact recruiter careers.cbp.gov/s/usbp