Border Patrol Agent – Protect Borders & Serve the Nation

Customs and Border Protection; San Luis (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) to join its Federal Law Enforcement Officer corps. This entry- and mid-level career role offers strong base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, job stability, and recruitment incentives.

Training occurs at the Border Patrol Academy with placement across multiple duty locations. You'll carry out immigration and border enforcement tasks, perform checks, patrol borders by various means, and contribute to safeguarding the

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or applicable education substitution for GL-5.
• Specialized experience/education enabling progression to higher grades.
• Citizenship and residency requirements as stated in the vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance.
• Interpret and follow tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks as assigned.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various assets.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Law enforcement principles

Questioning and interviewing

Patience under stress

Surveillance and field ops

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited college/university

Job description

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) to join its Federal Law Enforcement Officer corps. This entry- and mid-level career role offers strong base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, job stability, and recruitment incentives.

Training occurs at the Border Patrol Academy with placement across multiple duty locations. You'll carry out immigration and border enforcement tasks, perform checks, patrol borders by various means, and contribute to safeguarding the