Border Patrol Agent: Protect, Investigate, Enforce at the Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Pembina (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual and sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is urgently hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to enforce immigration and customs laws across the U.S. You’ll patrol borders, inspect documents, and detain suspects.

The role includes physical investigations, firearms use, and a structured career path within federal law enforcement. BPAs benefit from federal plans, sick and annual leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; or a bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement.
• Specialized work experience showing the ability to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes; related to law enforcement.
• Knowledge of Immigration and Nationality Law and use of force policy; experience with firearms is required.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violations and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near borders using surveillance and other assets.
• Perform patrols and checks across various locations to fulfill Border Patrol mission.
• Make arrests and gather evidence; prepare investigative reports; serve court orders.

Skills

Decision making

Firearms proficiency

Observation skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is urgently hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to enforce immigration and customs laws across the U.S. You’ll patrol borders, inspect documents, and detain suspects.

The role includes physical investigations, firearms use, and a structured career path within federal law enforcement. BPAs benefit from federal plans, sick and annual leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.