Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) as part of its Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) cadre. The roles involve border and inland surveillance, questioning and inspecting individuals, and interdicting undocumented persons and contraband.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy is required, with the potential for varied duty locations. BPAs perform checks, vehicle and foot patrols, and operations across multiple environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using various assets.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using government assets.
• Responding to incidents and gathering information for enforcement actions.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Questioning and observation

Firearm proficiency

Law enforcement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) as part of its Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) cadre. The roles involve border and inland surveillance, questioning and inspecting individuals, and interdicting undocumented persons and contraband.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy is required, with the potential for varied duty locations. BPAs perform checks, vehicle and foot patrols, and operations across multiple environments.