Border Patrol Agent – Experienced Law Enforcement Professionals
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1, Salmon River Scenic Byway, Clayton, Custer County, Idaho, 83227, United States
About the Mission
The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hiring immediately for entry-level career Law Enforcement Officer opportunities. Join an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of a daily mission to protect America. As a Border Patrol Agent (BPA), you will be part of a 60,000+ workforce striving to safeguard our borders, deter illicit activity, and enhance the nation's economic prosperity.
About the Role
This is an exciting and rewarding career path offering excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits, and job stability. You will work alongside a dedicated team to detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws, prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers, and patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways. The role involves maintaining surveillance, interpreting physical evidence, and utilizing a variety of government assets including vehicles, horses, vessels, and off-road equipment.
Training and Development
After selection, you will undergo approximately six months of intensive instruction at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico. Training covers immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement operations, driver training, physical techniques, and firearms proficiency. While proficiency in Spanish is required for the role, agents are provided training at the Academy to become proficient in the language.
Hiring Process
- Register: Click the "Apply" button to link to the CBP Talent Network registration page. Select "Border Patrol Agent" as your Position of Interest and complete the pre-screening questions.
- Apply: You will receive links to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS. Complete your application there, ensuring you review all details and submit required items such as resumes and transcripts.
- Evaluate: Candidates are evaluated based on their resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
For questions regarding the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page at careers.cbp.gov/s/usbp.
Duty Assignments and Relocation
Duty assignments are determined at the time of offer based on operational needs and may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations. These assignments may or may not align with a candidate's first-choice preferences, and relocation may be required.
Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1, Salmon River Scenic Byway, Clayton, Custer County, Idaho, 83227, United States
Idaho
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleInspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
- check_circlePrevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near borders
- check_circleMaintain surveillance from covert positions including using infrared scopes during night operations
- check_circleInterpret and follow tracks, marks, and physical evidence of illegal entry
- 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 other assets
- check_circleDetect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws
Requirements
- verifiedU.S. Citizen
- verifiedPrimary U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years
- verifiedAge under 40 (unless veteran or current federal LEO)
- verifiedBachelor's degree OR 1 year general work experience (GL-5)
- verifiedBachelor's degree with 3.0+ GPA OR 1 year specialized law enforcement experience OR 1 year graduate degree in related field (GL-7)
- verifiedAbility to speak and read Spanish
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth, dental, and other insurance planscheck_circleGenerous annual and sick leave programcheck_circleThrift Savings Plan retirement plancheck_circleUp to $20,000 recruitment incentiveUp to $40,000 retention incentive over four years
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Immigration And Nationality Laws, Law Enforcement, Driver Training, Physical Techniques, Firearms, Spanish, English.
Education: Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent experience.
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Day-to-day, the Border Patrol Agent – Experienced Law Enforcement Professionals at U.S. Customs and Border Protection will inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations; prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near borders; maintain surveillance from covert positions including using infrared scopes during night operations; and interpret and follow tracks, marks, and physical evidence of illegal entry.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: U.S. Citizen; Primary U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years; Age under 40 (unless veteran or current federal LEO); Bachelor's degree OR 1 year general work experience (GL-5); Bachelor's degree with 3.0+ GPA OR 1 year specialized law enforcement experience OR 1 year graduate degree in related field (GL-7); and Ability to speak and read Spanish.
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Border Patrol Agent – Experienced Law Enforcement Professionals at U.S. Customs and Border Protection is based in 1, Salmon River Scenic Byway, Clayton, Custer County, Idaho, 83227, United States. This is a on-site role.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection has listed this Border Patrol Agent – Experienced Law Enforcement Professionals role as on-site.
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Border Patrol Agent – Experienced Law Enforcement Professionals at U.S. Customs and Border Protection typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
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Key skills for Border Patrol Agent – Experienced Law Enforcement Professionals at U.S. Customs and Border Protection include Immigration And Nationality Laws; Law Enforcement; Driver Training; Physical Techniques; Firearms; Spanish; and English.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent experience.
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