Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Public Safety

Leoforce; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents to help secure the nation’s borders and enforce federal laws. Agents work in challenging environments along the Northern and Southern borders and may be assigned to remote areas.

This role supports federal law enforcement, border security, public safety, and national service. Training is provided at the Border Patrol Academy with potential incentives and relocation considerations.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and make decisions.
• Bachelor's degree or completion of four-year course of study from an accredited college/university.
• Applicable combination of college coursework and general work experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned border areas to detect and prevent illegal entry into the United States.
• Detect, identify, and apprehend individuals suspected of violating immigration and other federal laws.
• Conduct surveillance, inspections, questioning, and examinations of individuals, vehicles, and property.
• Gather and evaluate information through observation, interviews, documents, and records.
• Respond to and investigate potential border-security and immigration violations.
• Detect and interdict illegal drugs, contraband, and other prohibited items.
• Operate vehicles, communications equipment, surveillance systems, and other law-enforcement technology.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and document enforcement activities.
• Work with other federal, state, local, tribal, and international law-enforcement agencies.

Skills

Strong judgment and decision-making

Leadership and initiative

Calm under pressure

Observation and analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

General work experience

College coursework + work experience

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents to help secure the nation’s borders and enforce federal laws. Agents work in challenging environments along the Northern and Southern borders and may be assigned to remote areas.

This role supports federal law enforcement, border security, public safety, and national service. Training is provided at the Border Patrol Academy with potential incentives and relocation considerations.