Federal Border Patrol Agent - Field Operations

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role emphasizes public safety, homeland security, and immigration enforcement with strong benefits, job stability, and potential recruitment incentives.

BPAs perform field patrols, investigations, and enforcement along the nation’s borders, with opportunity for advancement and varied duty locations across the United States.

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrating ability to take charge and make sound decisions under stress.
• 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 general work experience and education may qualify for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance.
• Interpreting and following tracks and physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets.

Skills

Law enforcement

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role emphasizes public safety, homeland security, and immigration enforcement with strong benefits, job stability, and potential recruitment incentives.

BPAs perform field patrols, investigations, and enforcement along the nation’s borders, with opportunity for advancement and varied duty locations across the United States.