Federal Border Patrol Agent: Protect & Patrol the Border

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across multiple duty locations in the United States. This full-time federal role offers competitive base pay, strong benefits, and clear career progression within the Federal Law Enforcement Officer family.

Typical duties include border surveillance, inspecting documents, tracking movements of individuals, and responding to incidents at or near borders. Incentives may apply for prioritized locations.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience that demonstrates ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR
• A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off‑road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across multiple duty locations in the United States. This full-time federal role offers competitive base pay, strong benefits, and clear career progression within the Federal Law Enforcement Officer family.

Typical duties include border surveillance, inspecting documents, tracking movements of individuals, and responding to incidents at or near borders. Incentives may apply for prioritized locations.