Working in a career for the United States border patrol is very exciting, action-packed, and noble. The main job responsibilities are to prevent immigrants from crossing onto United States soil illegally and preventing the smuggling of illegal aliens from entering or exiting the United States. The most important duty of border patrol is to guard the borders between the US and Canada and the US and Mexico. Patrolmen detect smuggling and illegal crossing by following leads, surveying television systems, and observing traffic and aircraft sightings. With such an involved job description, the government is quite stringent about any potential patrolmen meeting the requirements. The requirements are for the safety and well-being of the individual as well as other patrolmen.

Requirements:

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
  •  It’s a government sanctioned job and everyone who works for the government must be a US citizen.
• No charges of any type of violence, including domestic.
  • They run severe background checks.
• U.S. resident of no less than 3 years.
• At least 40 years old.
  • This does not apply if you are under the age of 40 and you are currently serving in the law enforcement field or have in the past. It also doesn’t apply if you are applying for veteran’s preference, but you must show proof of preference while applying.
• Medical exam.
  • You need to be clear of anything that could hinder your ability to perform your best.
• Pass drug test.
• Pass physical fitness test
  • It’s important to be in your top physical condition. With any job within the field of law enforcement, it may be necessary to have to chase a suspect or protect yourself.
• Knowledge of the Spanish language
  • The Mexican border is kept under surveillance by border patrol; therefore border patrol needs to be able to communicate with those who are trying to cross the border.
• Pass Border Patrol Academy with a 70% or higher.
  • The Academy will test your ability to understand the laws and regulations that are involved with border patrol.

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