Albuquerque is located at the intersection of I-40 and I-25, two major interstate highways notorious for smuggling narcotics and undocumented aliens. Since the September 11th terrorist attacks, there has been a shift in national border strategy to secure the borderlines of the country, ensuring terrorists and weapons of mass destruction do not find their way into the United States. In response some border stations have been shuttered, but not the Albuquerque Station- it is too vital to close. Border Patrol Jobs in Albuquerque have been growing with the city and its surroundings, continuing to provide rewarding careers for agents.
Even though the border is hundreds of miles away from Albuquerque, the Border Patrol Station here is crucial in the fight against drugs in the United States. Interstate 25 runs north from Juarez, Mexico and is a conduit for drug smuggling to the rest of the country. Border Patrol vehicle checkpoints play a large role in combating drug trafficking in the area, and Field Canine Units play a huge role at the checkpoints. Additionally Border Agents based at the Albuquerque Station collaborate closely with local and state law enforcement on cases involving violations of federal immigration laws.
National Air Security Operations Center in Albuquerque
Border Patrol jobs in Albuquerque can also be found in the National Air Security Operations Center, located locally. This center conducts operations throughout the continental United States, Puerto Rico, and other foreign areas. Agents based at this specially-equipped operations center provide real-time intelligence on narcotic and human smuggling, as well as terrorist threats, to other federal agencies including Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Careers with the Border Patrol in Albuquerque
Working for the Border Patrol is a challenging and rewarding way to serve the United States of America. A career as a CBP Officer starts with the successful applicant meeting the following minimum requirements:
- U.S. Citizen for at least three years
- Must be willing to carry, maintain, and use a firearm
- Pass a drug and polygraph test
- Pass a thorough background check
- Not have any convictions for domestic violence
- Be under 40 (with some exceptions for career military or law enforcement)
- Be able to speak the Spanish language or be willing to learn