Border Patrol Agent - Protect Borders & Enforce Law

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The BPA role offers full-time, entry to mid-level opportunities with stability and strong benefit packages, including potential recruitment incentives.

Salary varies by grade (GL-5 to GS-11) and location. Applicants may qualify through education or prior public safety experience. Priorities include duty location availability across multiple sectors in the United States.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience that demonstrates ability to handle stressful situations and learn regulations and procedures.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of general work experience and college education may qualify for the position.

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 surveillance from various assets.
• Interpreting tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets to fulfill CBP mission.

Skills

Decision making under stress

Interpersonal communication

Situational awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Combination of experience and education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The BPA role offers full-time, entry to mid-level opportunities with stability and strong benefit packages, including potential recruitment incentives.

Salary varies by grade (GL-5 to GS-11) and location. Applicants may qualify through education or prior public safety experience. Priorities include duty location availability across multiple sectors in the United States.