Border Patrol Agent: Remote Field Duty & Public Service

Leoforce; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents to secure the nation’s borders, enforce federal laws, and support public safety. Agents operate along the Northern and Southern borders and may work in remote rural areas.

The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to perform under stress. Entry-level pay starts around $51,000 per year, with potential incentives totaling up to $20,000 after completing the Border Patrol Academy training.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Generally under age 40 at appointment, with exceptions.
• Bachelor's degree or 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university; or an applicable combination of college coursework and general work experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned border areas to detect and prevent illegal entry into the United States.
• Detect, identify, and apprehend individuals suspected of violating immigration and other federal laws.
• Conduct surveillance, inspections, questioning, and examinations of individuals, vehicles, and property.
• Gather and evaluate information through observation, interviews, documents, and records.
• Respond to and investigate potential border-security and immigration violations.
• Detect and interdict illegal drugs, contraband, and other prohibited items.
• Operate vehicles, communications equipment, surveillance systems, and other law-enforcement technology.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and document enforcement activities.
• Work with other federal, state, local, tribal, and international law-enforcement agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Stress management

Communication

Observation & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

General work experience

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents to secure the nation’s borders, enforce federal laws, and support public safety. Agents operate along the Northern and Southern borders and may work in remote rural areas.

The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to perform under stress. Entry-level pay starts around $51,000 per year, with potential incentives totaling up to $20,000 after completing the Border Patrol Academy training.