protective workforce professional

As a Border Patrol Agent, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include:

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws


• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens


• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, physical evidence of illegal entry


• Performing farm checks building checks traffic checks city patrols transportation checks