Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders, Serve Country

Leoforce; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to secure the nation’s borders and enforce federal laws. Entry-level pay starts around $51,000 annually, with a six-month paid Academy training in Artesia, NM. Relocation to duty locations may be required based on operational needs and incentives.

Ideal candidates show strong judgment, leadership, calm under pressure, and the ability to work in challenging environments while serving the country.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and stay composed.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent coursework leading to a Bachelor’s degree.
• Combination of college coursework and work experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned border areas to detect and prevent illegal entry into the United States.
• Detect, identify, and apprehend individuals suspected of violating immigration 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.
• Make sound decisions and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Relocate to assigned duty locations as needed.

Skills

Judgment & decision-making

Leadership & initiative

Take charge

Calm under pressure

Observation & analysis

Communication & interpersonal

Integrity & professionalism

Physical fitness

Willingness to relocate

Education

One year of general work experience

Bachelor's degree

Combination of college coursework & work experience

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to secure the nation’s borders and enforce federal laws. Entry-level pay starts around $51,000 annually, with a six-month paid Academy training in Artesia, NM. Relocation to duty locations may be required based on operational needs and incentives.

Ideal candidates show strong judgment, leadership, calm under pressure, and the ability to work in challenging environments while serving the country.