Border Patrol Agent — Federal Law Enforcement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) in multiple entry and mid-level career tracks. The role offers solid base pay, federal benefits, job stability, and incentives to recruit and retain talent across designated locations.

BPAs perform duties such as border surveillance, document screening, and enforcement actions, with eligibility based on education or related public safety experience. Training academy and advancement opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR
• A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education.

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 of noncitizens 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) in multiple entry and mid-level career tracks. The role offers solid base pay, federal benefits, job stability, and incentives to recruit and retain talent across designated locations.

BPAs perform duties such as border surveillance, document screening, and enforcement actions, with eligibility based on education or related public safety experience. Training academy and advancement opportunities are provided.