Border Patrol Agent — Field Enforcement & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive $20,000

Retention incentive up to $30,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to join one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations.

The role offers entry and mid-level career progression, with strong base pay, federal benefits, and retention incentives. Duties include identifying individuals suspected of violations, preventing unlawful entry near borders, and patrolling using a range of vehicles and equipment.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience OR a bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree, from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of Experience and Education acceptable; will be calculated from resume/transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using various assets and night-vision equipment.
• Interpreting evidence of illegal entry and performing patrols of various locations and transportation checks.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to join one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations.

The role offers entry and mid-level career progression, with strong base pay, federal benefits, and retention incentives. Duties include identifying individuals suspected of violations, preventing unlawful entry near borders, and patrolling using a range of vehicles and equipment.