Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Serve the Nation

Customs and Border Protection; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement workforce protecting the United States. You will perform duties across border and field operations, applying immigration and law enforcement knowledge in day-to-day scenarios with strong benefits and stability.

The position offers assignments at multiple duty locations, career growth, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience showing ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and stay composed in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of general work experience with college education, as documented by transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers using surveillance and field techniques.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, and city patrol checks and transportation checks.
• Patrol borders and waterways using varied assets to fulfill CBP mission.

Skills

Knowledge of Immigration Law

Use of Force Policy

Criminal Law & Procedure

Use of Firearms

Physical Techniques

Basic Vehicle Operation

Job description

Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement workforce protecting the United States. You will perform duties across border and field operations, applying immigration and law enforcement knowledge in day-to-day scenarios with strong benefits and stability.

The position offers assignments at multiple duty locations, career growth, and comprehensive benefits.