Border Patrol Agent – Critical Federal Law Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Minnesota; On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) across the United States. The role offers full-time career opportunities with pathways from entry to mid-level grades, strong job security, and comprehensive federal benefits.

Boasting a large workforce and varied duty locations, BPAs perform inspections, enforcement, and patrols to protect borders while facilitating lawful travel and trade. Residency and relocation options are highlighted in the incentive details.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off‑road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) across the United States. The role offers full-time career opportunities with pathways from entry to mid-level grades, strong job security, and comprehensive federal benefits.

Boasting a large workforce and varied duty locations, BPAs perform inspections, enforcement, and patrols to protect borders while facilitating lawful travel and trade. Residency and relocation options are highlighted in the incentive details.