Border Patrol Agent: Protect & Patrol the Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Border Patrol Agent (BPA) role offers full‑time, entry to mid‑level career paths with competitive base pay, federal benefits, and strong job stability.

Typical duties include detecting and questioning individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations, inspecting documents, patrolling borders and waterways, and using assets such as vehicles, horses, and boats to enforce laws. Recruitment incentives and retention bonuses are available.

Qualifications

• Experience or education path to qualify for GL-5/7/9/11 levels as described.
• Bachelor's degree or successfully completed four-year course of study.
• Combination of experience and education may qualify for higher levels.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Patrol borders and waterways using a variety of assets (vehicles, horses, vessels).
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Apply laws and regulations with sound judgment in law enforcement context.

Skills

Law enforcement

Arrest procedures

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Infrared scopes

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Border Patrol Agent (BPA) role offers full‑time, entry to mid‑level career paths with competitive base pay, federal benefits, and strong job stability.

Typical duties include detecting and questioning individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations, inspecting documents, patrolling borders and waterways, and using assets such as vehicles, horses, and boats to enforce laws. Recruitment incentives and retention bonuses are available.