Border Patrol Agent – Entry Level

About the Team

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is an elite team of highly trained professionals dedicated to protecting America. Our mission is to safeguard our borders, deter illicit activity, and enhance the nation's economic prosperity. Camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of our daily operations, and we strive to maintain a workforce of over 60,000 dedicated agents.

About the Role

As an Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent (BPA), you will join a career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) team in a full-time, rewarding position. You will be part of a dynamic unit that patrols international boundaries and coastal waterways using a variety of assets, including vehicles, horses, vessels, and off-road vehicles. Your day-to-day work involves detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration laws, interpreting physical evidence of illegal entry, and performing diverse checks such as farm, building, and traffic patrols.

This role offers exceptional job stability and the opportunity to work with a team that values your contribution to national security. You will undergo approximately six months of intensive instruction at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, covering immigration laws, firearms, physical techniques, and Spanish language proficiency.

Hiring Process and Application Instructions

1. Register: Click the "Apply" button on this site to link to the CBP Talent Network registration page. Select "Border Patrol Agent" as your Position of Interest and complete the pre-screening questions.
2. Apply: You will receive a link to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS. Complete your application there, ensuring you submit all required details, including your resume and transcripts.
3. Evaluation: Candidates are evaluated based on their resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
4. Training: Successful candidates will be detailed to the Border Patrol Academy for six months of training before assignment.

Note on Assignments: Duty assignments are determined at the time of offer based on operational needs. Assignments may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations. Relocation may be required, and assignments may not align with first-choice preferences.

Equal Opportunity and Culture

The U.S. Border Patrol is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. Veterans' Preference may apply, and specific age restrictions may be waived for eligible veterans or those with prior federal civilian law enforcement service. We offer a supportive culture where agents can grow through a career ladder progression without reapplying for each grade level.