Border Patrol Agent – Law Enforcement

Join Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent in Fairacres, Doña Ana County, where you'll serve in a critical federal law enforcement role protecting America's borders and citizens every single day.

The Opportunity

This full-time position offers a meaningful career in federal law enforcement with the U.S. Border Patrol, one of the nation's largest uniformed law enforcement agencies. As a Border Patrol Agent at the GL-5/7 grade levels, you'll engage in frontline border security operations, conducting patrols, investigations, and enforcement activities across the challenging terrain and international boundary of southern New Mexico. This role comes with new hire sign-on and retention incentives as part of a comprehensive benefits package supporting long-term career growth in federal service.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle and foot patrols along designated border sectors to detect and prevent illegal entry and smuggling activities
• Interview, detain, and process individuals encountered during enforcement operations, maintaining accurate documentation and records
• Investigate suspected violations of immigration and customs laws, gathering evidence and preparing reports for prosecution
• Monitor and assess risk threats at the border, utilizing surveillance equipment and intelligence to inform operational decisions
• Operate patrol vehicles and law enforcement equipment in varied terrain and weather conditions, including remote desert environments
• Collaborate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to coordinate border security initiatives

What You Bring

• U.S. citizenship and a valid state driver's license
• Correctable vision and hearing suitable for law enforcement work
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top Secret security clearance
• Physical fitness and stamina to perform demanding field work in diverse environments
• Strong communication and decision-making skills, with sound judgment under pressure
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require

More About Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the Department of Homeland Security's largest federal law enforcement agency, tasked with securing America's borders while facilitating legitimate trade and travel. The U.S. Border Patrol division, headquartered in El Paso near Fairacres, leads border security operations and employs thousands of agents across the nation's borders and ports of entry, making an immediate impact on national security and public safety.

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