The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. Being a Border Patrol Agent makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. Typical assignments include: - Detecting and questioning persons suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations - Preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens 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, watercrafts, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission. Requirements: Be a United States Citizen Have a valid unrestricted drivers license Resided in the United States 3 out of the last 5 years Be eligible to carry a firearm Be between the ages of 18-40 (veterans can apply for an age waiver) 1-year full time work experience in any field - or a combination of work experience and college education. No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence No hard drug use in the last 3 years []{style="font-size: 13pt "}