Border Patrol Agent — Frontline Federal LEO

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Kaycee (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to safeguard the nation’s borders and enforce immigration and customs laws. The role involves field patrols, incident response, and applying careful judgment under pressure, with rigorous training and strict adherence to federal law enforcement standards.

Duty stations can vary, with duties at or near international borders. The position offers federal benefits, health and retirement programs, and opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent as described.
• At least one year of general work experience in a role requiring initiative and composure.
• One year of specialized law enforcement experience or relevant education.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders
• Patrolling international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets
• Performing physical searches of detained individuals, vehicles, and surroundings for weapons and contraband
• Gathering investigative information and preparing reports

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Interpersonal communication

Firearms proficiency

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

Surveillance equipment

Infrared scopes (night operations)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to safeguard the nation’s borders and enforce immigration and customs laws. The role involves field patrols, incident response, and applying careful judgment under pressure, with rigorous training and strict adherence to federal law enforcement standards.

Duty stations can vary, with duties at or near international borders. The position offers federal benefits, health and retirement programs, and opportunities for advancement