Law enforcement career opportunityif you're passionate about protecting your community and serving the nation, this role is ideal for you. As a border patrol agent, you'll be part of an elite team responsible for safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing economic prosperity.key responsibilities:detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration lawsprevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the bordersperform farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checkspatrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various government assetsqualifications:one (1) year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or combination of experience and educationbenefits:competitive annual base salary with potential for up to 25% additional pay per the bpa pay reform act of 2014eligibility for a promotion to the next higher grade level after successfully completing 52 weeks in each grade levelparticipation in the thrift savings plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional roth 401(k)health, dental, and other insurance plansgenerous annual and sick leave programrequirements:u.s. citizenshipprimary u.s. residency for at least three of the last five yearsage restriction: referred for selection before reaching 40th birthday in accordance with department of homeland security directive 251-03