border patrol agent

Discover a dynamic and challenging career as a Customs and Border Protection Officer.

• You will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a CBPO makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States preventing illegal entry or smuggling unauthorized goods drugs contraband ensuring safety compliance with all regulations national security environment standards performing thorough investigations deterrence operations applying problem-solving strategic thinking skills