The United States Border Patrol is looking for candidates interested in preventing terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States; detecting and preventing the smuggling and unlawful entry of undocumented aliens into the United States; and apprehending those people found to be in violation of the immigration laws.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• be under age 40
• be a U.S. citizen and resident of the U.S.
• be fluent in Spanish or be able to learn the Spanish language
• possess a valid state driver’s license
• pass a thorough background investigation, medical examination, fitness test, and drug test

You may be rated unsuitable for a Border Patrol Agent position if your background includes:

• past or present arrests
• convictions (including misdemeanor domestic violence charges)
• dismissals from previous jobs
• debts and financial issues
• excessive use of alcohol
• use of illegal drugs, and/or the sale and distribution of illegal drugs

You may also be subject to a polygraph examination.