Border Patrol Agent: Federal Duty with Excellent Benefits

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentives

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in full‑time, entry and mid‑level roles. Offers include competitive base pay, federal benefits, and recruitment/retention incentives.

Duty locations span multiple sectors with gates for prioritization. Typical BPA duties include border surveillance, vehicle and foot patrols, questioning and inspecting individuals, and enforcing immigration and customs laws.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of general work experience or education substituting for it.
• Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Ability to gather concise information through questioning and observation.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals near borders.
• Interpret tracks, evidence, and documentation to determine statuses.
• Conduct patrols and inspections using various assets and methods.
• Support border security missions across multiple sectors.

Skills

Law enforcement

Interrogation

Observation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in full‑time, entry and mid‑level roles. Offers include competitive base pay, federal benefits, and recruitment/retention incentives.

Duty locations span multiple sectors with gates for prioritization. Typical BPA duties include border surveillance, vehicle and foot patrols, questioning and inspecting individuals, and enforcing immigration and customs laws.