Some of the responsibility of an Border Patrol is watching out for people that leave the country, bringing in illegal shipments, preventing terrorist weapons, and traffic control. Officers should highly expect dangerous shift work that will be night shifts or afternoon shifts.The U.S. Border Patrol was founded on May 28, 1924 by the Labor Appropriation Act of 1924 as an agency of the United States Department of Labor to prevent illegal entries along the Mexico–United States border and the Canada–U.S. border. As a Border Patrol Agent, you are focused 24/7 on securing our international land border and coastal waters, safeguarding the American people from terrorists and their weapons, drug smuggling and illegal entry of undocumented aliens. With over 21,000 agents, the U.S. Border Patrol is one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the United States. …show more content…
Border Patrol agent who do not have the required experience, a four-year college degree can be used in lieu of experience and to qualify for the GL-5 level. But for a GL-7 it increases up to $43,964, Border Patrol agents at the GL-7 level have at least one year of law enforcement experience and A Superior Academic Achievement provision is also in effect for bachelor degree holders who have a 3.0 or higher grade-point average, cumulative or last two years, 3.5 GPA or higher for courses in the major, upper-third class standing or is a member of a national honor society. Under the SAA provision, qualified individuals receive GL-7 standing. Also for a GL-9 they make the most which also increases up to $49,029 per year.Border Patrol agents must meet or pass additional requirements, regardless of the level for which they qualify. This includes meeting medical requirements, including specific vision and hearing