Border Patrol Agent: Federal Law Enforcement Career

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to serve as Federal Law Enforcement Officers. CBP seeks entry and mid-level personnel for full-time positions, with opportunities across multiple duty locations.

The BPA role includes enforcing immigration and customs laws, performing inspections, and patrolling borders with various assets to protect the United States while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of immigration and nationality law.
• Familiarity with use-of-force policy and firearm handling.
• Ability to gather information through questioning and observation.

Responsibilities

• Detect individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals near borders using surveillance.
• Interpret tracks, counts, and physical evidence related to illegal entry.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol borders and waterways using various assets to fulfill CBP mission.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Use of force policy

Firearms

Criminal law & procedure

Self-defense

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to serve as Federal Law Enforcement Officers. CBP seeks entry and mid-level personnel for full-time positions, with opportunities across multiple duty locations.

The BPA role includes enforcing immigration and customs laws, performing inspections, and patrolling borders with various assets to protect the United States while facilitating lawful travel and trade.