Border Patrol Agent – Field Operations

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to serve in a federal law enforcement capacity across multiple duty locations.

The BPA role encompasses enforcing immigration and customs laws, conducting inspections, and patrolling international borders to safeguard the nation. Salary scales from $51,632 to $124,717 per year with strong benefits; recruitment incentives up to $20,000, plus potential up to $30,000 in additional incentives over three years.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of immigration and nationality law and related policies.
• Ability to assess documents, interview individuals, and determine admissibility or violations.
• Experience applying regulations in high-stakes security environments.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question persons suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and patrol methods.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry and contraband to guide actions.
• Perform various patrols and checks across borders and coastal areas with diverse assets.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Public safety

Decision making under pressure

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to serve in a federal law enforcement capacity across multiple duty locations.

The BPA role encompasses enforcing immigration and customs laws, conducting inspections, and patrolling international borders to safeguard the nation. Salary scales from $51,632 to $124,717 per year with strong benefits; recruitment incentives up to $20,000, plus potential up to $30,000 in additional incentives over three years.