Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce with Purpose

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Starksboro (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) in full‑time roles across the U.S. CBP protects the nation by enforcing immigration and customs laws and by patrolling borders with a variety of assets.

The role emphasizes quick decision making, firearms proficiency, and investigative work within a federal law enforcement framework. Applicants may qualify with education or prior public safety experience.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; classroom training or on‑the‑job instruction can develop these skills.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four‑year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of specialized work experience showing ability to make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms, etc., and investigative capacity.

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 surveillance.
• Performing checks: farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation.

Skills

Decision making

Public safety

Firearms proficiency

Investigations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) in full‑time roles across the U.S. CBP protects the nation by enforcing immigration and customs laws and by patrolling borders with a variety of assets.

The role emphasizes quick decision making, firearms proficiency, and investigative work within a federal law enforcement framework. Applicants may qualify with education or prior public safety experience.