Among these are interpersonal skills, judgement and problem solving abilities. Applicants must be an U.S. citizen. Work on operational details away from home for extended periods of 35 days or more. Irregular and protracted hours of work are also required. Prior to an offer of employment, applicants must undergo a pre-employment medical examination and be medically suitable to perform the full range of duties of the position efficiently and without hazard to you or others.
Binocular vision is required.
Any disease or condition that interferes with the safe, efficient and expected performance of the job duties or required training may constitute grounds for medical disqualification. If medical information is required beyond the pre-placement examination, it is provided at the applicant's expense. The questionnaire will ask questions regarding education, residences, past and current employers, police records, financial situation, drug and alcohol usage, etc. A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is defined as any offense, which has as an element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian of the victim. As a condition of employment, individuals selected for Border Patrol Agent positions are required to carry weapons and ammunition as part of their official duties.