Border Patrol Agent: Protect, Investigate, Enforce

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; California City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join the nation’s largest federal law enforcement agency. The role focuses on immigration and customs enforcement, protecting borders while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

Candidates may qualify with a bachelor’s degree or relevant public safety experience and must be prepared for intensive academy training. The position offers full-time work near the US border with benefits including health and dental plans,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement or equivalent.
• One year of graduate-level education in a related law enforcement field.
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions under stress.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using diverse assets.
• Participate in a retirement-style benefits program including Thrift Savings Plan.

Skills

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement

One year of graduate-level study in related field

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join the nation’s largest federal law enforcement agency. The role focuses on immigration and customs enforcement, protecting borders while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

Candidates may qualify with a bachelor’s degree or relevant public safety experience and must be prepared for intensive academy training. The position offers full-time work near the US border with benefits including health and dental plans,