Become a Border Protector

Job Title: Border Protection Specialist

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) is a career ladder position in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector. This role offers an opportunity to serve as part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders.

• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders.
• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration laws.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen with primary residence in the United States for at least three years out of the last five years prior to application submission date.

A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement may qualify you for this role if your college education includes coursework relevant to law enforcement, such as criminal justice or homeland security studies. Successful completion of advanced degrees like Master's level courses can also provide opportunities for higher grade levels within CBP employment structure;