Border Patrol Agent: Field Defender & Surveillance Specialist

Shift Ladder; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Ladder is seeking personnel to patrol U.S. borders, often alone at night, in remote terrain and ports of entry. You will use cameras, sensors, and drones to monitor activity and interview individuals in line with federal policy.

This role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, CBP entrance exam, and 19 weeks of training at FLETC. Expect physically demanding, high-stress work with humanitarian considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience + CBP entrance exam and 19-week training at FLETC.
• Experience with surveillance and border enforcement procedures.
• Ability to operate under extreme conditions and remain compliant with policy.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned sectors on foot, ATV, horseback, or vehicle in terrain that can be dangerous.
• Monitor surveillance tech including cameras, sensors, and drones across large areas.
• Interview individuals encountered between ports of entry in accordance with law.
• Track physical evidence such as footprints and vegetation disturbances.
• Operate in extreme heat, cold, and isolation with humanitarian considerations.
• Adapt to shifting policies and public scrutiny in high-stakes environments.

Skills

Law enforcement tactics

Surveillance tech operation

Immigration enforcement knowledge

Sign cutting and tracking

Firearms proficiency

Patrol operations (ATV/horse/vehicle)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience + CBP entrance exam + training

Tools

Cameras & sensors operation

Drones operation

Patrol equipment handling

Job description

Shift Ladder is seeking personnel to patrol U.S. borders, often alone at night, in remote terrain and ports of entry. You will use cameras, sensors, and drones to monitor activity and interview individuals in line with federal policy.

This role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, CBP entrance exam, and 19 weeks of training at FLETC. Expect physically demanding, high-stress work with humanitarian considerations.