Border Patrol Agent – Law Enforcement

Customs and Border Protection is hiring experienced Border Patrol Agents for a full-time career position in Buckeye, Maricopa County. If you're a law enforcement professional ready to strengthen national security while serving your community, this GL-9 GS-11 role offers immediate opportunities with sign-on and retention incentives.

Role Overview

As a Border Patrol Agent with CBP, you'll take on a critical mission protecting U.S. borders and enforcing federal immigration and customs law. This experienced-level position is designed for qualified law enforcement officers whose prior LEO experience may advance your grade level. You'll work full-time in dynamic field and administrative environments, often in demanding conditions, responding to evolving border security challenges with professionalism and dedication.

Your Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned border sectors and areas of responsibility to detect, prevent, and interdict illegal border crossings and smuggling activities
• Conduct interviews, inspections, and interrogations of individuals encountered in border areas and at ports of entry
• Enforce federal immigration, customs, and related laws; process apprehended individuals according to agency protocols
• Operate surveillance equipment, monitoring systems, and detection technology to enhance border awareness
• Prepare detailed reports and maintain accurate records of field operations, incidents, and investigative findings
• Maintain and secure weapons, vehicles, communications equipment, and other agency assets
• Respond to emergency situations, security threats, and requests for assistance from partner agencies
• Work irregular schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as operational needs require

What You Bring

• Valid U.S. citizenship and a valid driver's license
• Prior law enforcement officer experience demonstrating your capability in this specialized role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interviews, reporting, and coordination with federal, state, and local partners
• Excellent physical fitness and the ability to work in outdoor, high-stress, and potentially hazardous environments
• Ability to meet medical, vision, and hearing standards required for the position
• Sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and commitment to upholding the law and protecting national security
• Willingness to relocate within the CBP workforce as mission requirements dictate

About Customs and Border Protection

Customs and Border Protection is the Department of Homeland Security's law enforcement agency charged with securing U.S. borders and protecting the American public. CBP employs thousands of Border Patrol Agents nationwide, operating with a mission to enforce immigration law, interdict contraband, and prevent threats to national security. The agency offers career advancement, comprehensive federal benefits, and the opportunity to directly impact border security operations.

Next Steps

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