Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Fort Gregg-Adams (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental Insurance

Paid Leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents to enforce immigration and customs laws, conduct investigations, and perform patrol duties along U.S. borders. The role requires completing training and applying sound judgment in law enforcement capacity.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus relevant experience. Opportunities include comprehensive federal benefits and a structured career path within CBP.

Qualifications

• 1 year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and make sound decisions under pressure.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field.
• One year of specialized work experience showing the ability to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes.

Responsibilities

• Detect individuals suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance.
• Perform patrols and checks across various environments and modes of transport.
• Maintain firearms proficiency and prepare investigative reports as required.
• Analyze information rapidly to make arrests after training and apply law enforcement skills.

Skills

Law enforcement

Decision making

Firearms handling

Investigations

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate-level education in related field

Tools

Infrared scopes

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents to enforce immigration and customs laws, conduct investigations, and perform patrol duties along U.S. borders. The role requires completing training and applying sound judgment in law enforcement capacity.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus relevant experience. Opportunities include comprehensive federal benefits and a structured career path within CBP.