Border Patrol Agent – Law Enforcement

Join Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent – Law Enforcement in Sunset Hill, Spokane County, where you'll protect America's borders as a full-time federal law enforcement officer. This is a career that challenges you daily to secure our nation's frontlines and make a direct impact on national security.

The Opportunity

As a Border Patrol Agent with Customs and Border Protection, you'll serve in a critical law enforcement position at GL-5/7 grade levels that directly advances border security and national defense. This role features new hire sign-on and retention incentives, offering a stable federal law enforcement career combined with the meaningful work of protecting communities and securing America's borders. You'll join a dedicated team of agents working to detect, prevent, and respond to unauthorized border activity across varied terrain and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor US border areas to detect and intercept unauthorized entry attempts
• Apprehend individuals crossing the border illegally and process them according to federal procedures
• Conduct field investigations related to smuggling, trafficking, and border security violations
• Operate surveillance technology, enforcement equipment, and communication systems
• Document evidence, conduct interviews, and prepare case reports for prosecution
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies on border security operations

Who We're Looking For

• US citizen with a valid driver's license and no disqualifying criminal history
• Physically fit and capable of working in demanding terrain and all weather conditions
• Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance and pass comprehensive background investigation
• Vision and hearing standards required for federal law enforcement work
• Strong communication skills and commitment to law enforcement ethics
• Willingness to complete intensive federal training and law enforcement certification programs

More About Customs and Border Protection

Customs and Border Protection operates the world's largest law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security, with thousands of agents stationed along US borders and ports of entry. The Border Patrol division directly employs dedicated professionals in one of the nation's most critical law enforcement missions. Joining CBP offers a secure federal career path, comprehensive benefits, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to serve your country in a role that matters.

Next Steps

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