Commercial Fixed Wing
Troubleshooting
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Security
General None Reported / Taken
Environment - Non Weather Related; Procedure
Aircraft X at [Gate] XX going to ZZZZ was near departure when I noticed a US Border agent exiting the right side E&E compartment of the aircraft. At no time were we informed that this inspection was going to take place or to render assistance. It is obvious that they have the authority to inspect what ever they want on the aircraft. It is equally obvious that they have no idea the delicate nature of the components in the E&E [Electronic & Equipment] compartment that they were just in. There were many items hanging off the belts of the Officers that could have been snagged or caught while doing the inspection. It's happened to trained maintenance personnel who are in and out of those compartments all the time; it's just a matter of time before it happens to these Agents.Just let maintenance personnel know what Border Patrol want to do or go so we can assist and follow behind them to make sure nothing was disturbed. We are responsible for the aircraft at the gate and having people who have no training to be is such a critical area of the aircraft is unsafe.
Reporter stated Border Agents inspecting the E&E compartment of the aircraft had loose items hanging from their belts that could cause damage in the compartment.