Border Patrol Agent
About the role
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. As a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) you will be a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession, helping to prevent terrorists and their weapons from entering the United States while facilitating lawful international travel and trade. CBP is urgently hiring full‑time entry‑ and mid‑level career positions; your education or prior experience in public safety, security, military police, or law enforcement may qualify you. The position offers excellent base pay, exceptional federal employment benefits, job stability, and additional recruitment and retention incentives.
Responsibilities
- Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom 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, including the