Border patrol agentjob description:the u.s. Customs and border protection (cbp) is hiring full-time, career law enforcement officer (leo) opportunities for border patrol agents.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.typical assignments include:detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations.interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, atvs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the usbp mission.required skills and qualifications:for the gl-9 grade level, you qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience performing duties such as:performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.for the gs-11 grade level, you qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.benefits:you will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.all border patrol agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the thrift savings plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and roth 401(k) offerings.newly appointed border patrol agents (as defined in 5 cfr 575.102 ) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive.relocation may be required.others:citizenship: you must be a u.s. Citizen to apply for this position.residency: you must have had primary u.s. residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.age restriction: in accordance with public law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.formal training: after you are hired, you will be detailed to the u.s. Border patrol academy in artesia, new mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement, and usbp-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses.,