Border Patrol Agent — Federal Law Enforcement Officer

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to safeguard the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws.

The role covers entry- and mid-level positions with strong recruitment incentives and comprehensive federal benefits. As a BPA, you will perform patrols, document inspections, and apprehension duties across designated duty locations, with extensive training and opportunity for advancement within the GL-5 to GS-12 grade levels.

Qualifications

• 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
• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make decisions, and stay composed in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers while patrolling borders.
• Interpret tracks, evidence, and documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Perform inspections and checkpoints (farms, buildings, traffic, city) as needed.
• Patrol international boundaries and waterways using Government assets.
• Follow training and procedures to support CBP mission.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Use of force policy

Criminal law understanding

Firearms handling

Physical restraint techniques

Decision making under stress

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to safeguard the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws.

The role covers entry- and mid-level positions with strong recruitment incentives and comprehensive federal benefits. As a BPA, you will perform patrols, document inspections, and apprehension duties across designated duty locations, with extensive training and opportunity for advancement within the GL-5 to GS-12 grade levels.