Border Patrol Agent: Safeguard Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Plainville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual and sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to help protect the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws and monitoring borders. Successful candidates will undergo academy training and may be stationed at varied prioritized locations.

This full-time border security position emphasizes decision-making under pressure, surveillance operations, and a commitment to public safety as part of the federal enforcement community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with Superior Academic Achievement or related graduate study.
• Ability to enforce laws and make arrests in a law enforcement capacity.
• Proficiency in firearms use and safety.
• Experience analyzing information and making rapid, sound decisions under stress.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Perform searches of detained individuals, vehicles, and surroundings for weapons and contraband.
• Patrol borders and coastal waterways using assorted assets.
• Prepare investigative reports and serve court orders.

Skills

Decision making

Firearms proficiency

Arrest and enforcement

Information analysis

Spanish language (at academy)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Surveillance equipment

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to help protect the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws and monitoring borders. Successful candidates will undergo academy training and may be stationed at varied prioritized locations.

This full-time border security position emphasizes decision-making under pressure, surveillance operations, and a commitment to public safety as part of the federal enforcement community.