Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GS11)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onMiddle Tennessee State University, 1301, East Main Street, Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37132, United States
About the Mission
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country. As part of a workforce of over 60,000, Border Patrol Agents (BPA) strive to safeguard the American people by deterring illicit activity and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a team defined by camaraderie, pride, and a shared purpose.
About the Role
This is a full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) position designed for individuals who love protecting their community and are ready for a change of scenery. Whether your background is in military police units or state and local law enforcement, you will work alongside highly trained professionals to detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws. Your day-to-day duties involve maintaining surveillance, interpreting tracks and physical evidence, and patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using a variety of assets including vehicles, vessels, horses, and off-road equipment.
The role is dynamic and mission-critical. You will be expected to make arrests, exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms, and analyze information rapidly to make prompt decisions. While duty assignments are determined by operational needs and may include prioritized locations along the Southwest Border, the position offers a clear career ladder progression from GL-9 to GS-11 and beyond.
Hiring and Application Process
To apply, click the "Apply" button on this site to be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. Select "Border Patrol Agent" as your Position of Interest and complete the pre-screening questions. You will then receive a link to the Border Patrol Agent Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS to finalize your application.
Candidates are evaluated based on their resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam. Successful applicants will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six months of intensive instruction covering immigration laws, law enforcement tactics, driver training, physical techniques, and firearms proficiency.
Equal Opportunity and Culture
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you will receive monthly updates on career opportunities, webinars, and expos. We encourage all eligible candidates, including Veterans, to apply for this career-defining opportunity.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Middle Tennessee State University, 1301, East Main Street, Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37132, United States
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDetect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws
- check_circleInspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
- check_circlePrevent and apprehend aliens and smugglers at or near the borders
- check_circleMaintain surveillance from covert positions including using infrared scopes during night operations
- check_circleInterpret tracks, marks, and physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
- check_circlePerform farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
- check_circlePatrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and off-road equipment
Requirements
- verifiedU.S. Citizenship
- verifiedPrimary U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years
- verifiedAge under 40 (unless veteran or prior federal LEO)
- verifiedOne year specialized law enforcement experience for GL-9 or GS-11
- verifiedAbility to speak and read Spanish
- verifiedAbility to use firearms
- verifiedAbility to make arrests and enforce laws
Nice to Have
Ability to speak and read Spanish.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth and insurance planscheck_circleGenerous annual and sick leave programcheck_circleThrift Savings Plan retirement plan similar to 401(k) and ROTH 401(k)
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