Border Patrol Agent: Federal Law Enforcement at the Border

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) for full-time, entry to mid-level roles. The agency offers competitive base pay, strong federal benefits, and incentives up to $20,000 with prioritized locations.

BPAs serve nationwide, with multiple duty locations and eligibility for retention incentives. After academy, officers protect U.S. borders and uphold immigration and customs laws.

Qualifications

• Experience learning regulations and procedures.
• Ability to gather information from documents and records.
• Willingness to participate in academy and training.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals near borders.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry.
• Perform checks of farms, buildings, traffic and transportation.
• Patrol borders using various government assets.

Skills

Decision making

Situational awareness

Questioning

Observation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) for full-time, entry to mid-level roles. The agency offers competitive base pay, strong federal benefits, and incentives up to $20,000 with prioritized locations.

BPAs serve nationwide, with multiple duty locations and eligibility for retention incentives. After academy, officers protect U.S. borders and uphold immigration and customs laws.