Border Patrol Agent: Protect the Border & Enforce Law

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement team. The BPA program offers full-time positions at entry and mid levels with potential for advancement, with duties at U.S.

borders and related stations. Typical assignments include questioning individuals, inspecting documents, patrolling borders and waterways, and using a range of assets. Applicants must be U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required to apply.
• Residency in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years is required.
• Age restrictions apply; select candidates may be subject to mandatory training and retirement provisions.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry and contraband.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using government assets.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Law enforcement procedures

Public safety communication

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement team. The BPA program offers full-time positions at entry and mid levels with potential for advancement, with duties at U.S.

borders and related stations. Typical assignments include questioning individuals, inspecting documents, patrolling borders and waterways, and using a range of assets. Applicants must be U.S.