Protected Careers - Secure Our Borders

Border Patrol Agent is a highly rewarding law enforcement career that offers the opportunity to work with an elite team of professionals who are dedicated to protecting America.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking highly motivated and skilled individuals to fill the position of Border Patrol Agent. As a BPA, you will be responsible for safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.

You will work as part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by enforcing laws and regulations related to immigration and customs. Your duties may include:

• Detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration laws
• Inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations

To qualify for this position, you must possess one year of general work experience demonstrating your ability to take charge, make sound decisions, maintain composure in stressful situations learn regulations methods techniques through classroom training on-the-job instruction gather concise information through questioning observation examination of documents records OR have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college university OR combination both experience education calculated using resume transcripts submitted application Note: If you have previous current law enforcement military law enforcement experience may qualify GL-9 GS-11 grade level Please refer BPA announcement. The age restriction does not apply if currently serving previously served federal civilian non-military covered Title 5 USC 8336(c) Title 5 USC