Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onGraybar Building, 420, Lexington Avenue, Manhattan Community Board 5, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10017, 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 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 seeking a change of scenery. Whether your background is in military police or state and local law enforcement, you will work alongside highly trained professionals to perform critical duties. These include detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration laws, preventing and apprehending smugglers, interpreting physical evidence of illegal entry, and patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using a variety of assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, and off-road vehicles.
Hiring Process and Application Instructions
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 complete your formal application.
Your application will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam. If you have questions about the process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol careers page. As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you will receive monthly updates on webinars, career expos, and future opportunities.
Training and Assignment
Upon hiring, successful candidates will attend the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six months of intensive instruction covering immigration laws, law enforcement tactics, firearms, and physical techniques. Proficiency in Spanish is required; training is provided to achieve this level.
Duty assignments are determined at the time of offer based on operational needs and may include prioritized locations along the Southwest Border. Relocation may be required, and assignments may not align with a candidate's first-choice preferences.
Equal Opportunity
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is 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
Graybar Building, 420, Lexington Avenue, Manhattan Community Board 5, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10017, United States
New York, New York
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 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 off-road equipment
Requirements
- verifiedU.S. Citizen
- verifiedPrimary U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years
- verifiedAge under 40 (unless veteran preference or prior federal LEO)
- verified1 year specialized law enforcement experience for GS-9 or GS-11
- verifiedAbility to speak and read Spanish
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)
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Frequently asked questions about Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement at U.S. Customs and Border Protection
What does a Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement at U.S. Customs and Border Protection do?expand_more
A Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement at U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for the following: Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws; Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations; Prevent and apprehend aliens and smugglers at or near the borders; and Maintain surveillance from covert positions including using infrared scopes during night operations.
What are the requirements for this Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement role?expand_more
To qualify for the Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement at U.S. Customs and Border Protection position, applicants should have: U.S. Citizen; Primary U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years; Age under 40 (unless veteran preference or prior federal LEO); 1 year specialized law enforcement experience for GS-9 or GS-11; and Ability to speak and read Spanish.
Where is the Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement role at U.S. Customs and Border Protection located?expand_more
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement at U.S. Customs and Border Protection is based in Graybar Building, 420, Lexington Avenue, Manhattan Community Board 5, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10017, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has listed this Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement role?expand_more
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement at U.S. Customs and Border Protection typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
What skills do you need for the Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement role at U.S. Customs and Border Protection?expand_more
Key skills for Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement at U.S. Customs and Border Protection include Law Enforcement; Firearms; Surveillance; Immigration Laws; Customs Laws; Spanish; and English.
What category does the Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement role belong to?expand_more
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement at U.S. Customs and Border Protection is part of the legal job category on Recrutus.