Border Patrol Agent – Protect, Patrol & Investigate

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; International Falls (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applications for Border Patrol Agent (BPA).

The BPA role supports federal law enforcement and involves screening individuals at the border, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and using diverse resources to safeguard the United States while facilitating lawful travel and trade. Positions span entry and mid-level career paths with multiple duty locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and remain composed in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of experience and education will be calculated from resume and transcripts submitted with the application.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and covert positions (including infrared scopes).
• Interpret tracks, marks, and other evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using various assets to fulfill CBP mission.

Skills

Decision making

Questioning ability

Regulatory knowledge

Observational skills

Firearms safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applications for Border Patrol Agent (BPA).

The BPA role supports federal law enforcement and involves screening individuals at the border, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and using diverse resources to safeguard the United States while facilitating lawful travel and trade. Positions span entry and mid-level career paths with multiple duty locations nationwide.