- Full Time
- Gardena, Los Angeles County
Customs and Border Protection at a glance
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Customs and Border Protection
Customs and Border Protection is hiring a Border Patrol Agent for full-time law enforcement work based in Gardena, Los Angeles County. This career position offers competitive pay, sign-on incentives, and advancement opportunities for experienced law enforcement professionals.
About the Role
As a Border Patrol Agent, you'll protect America's southern border through field operations, investigations, and enforcement activities. This GL-9/GS-11 position is designed for career federal service. Applicants with prior law enforcement experience may qualify for higher pay grades upon hire. Customs and Border Protection is currently offering retention bonuses and sign-on incentives to attract qualified candidates ready to make an immediate impact.
Core Duties
- Patrol designated border sectors to detect and prevent unauthorized crossings
- Investigate smuggling, trafficking, and security violations
- Operate surveillance systems and communicate with field teams
- Apprehend individuals violating border security laws and prepare case documentation
- Testify in legal proceedings regarding enforcement actions
- Work with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies
What We're Looking For
- U.S. citizenship with valid travel documentation
- Valid driver's license; ability to obtain security clearance
- Physical fitness meeting federal law enforcement standards
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Prior law enforcement officer experience preferred; may qualify for advanced entry grades
- Availability for shift work, including evening and overnight assignments
- Ability to pass medical, psychological, and background investigations
More About Customs and Border Protection
Customs and Border Protection secures America's borders and ports of entry as the nation's primary federal border agency. The Border Patrol enforces immigration law and conducts countersmuggling operations across thousands of miles. CBP law enforcement careers offer meaningful work protecting national security alongside experienced professionals nationwide.
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California is a U.S. state in the Western United States that lies on the Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, and Nevada and Arizona to the east; it also shares an international border with the Mexican state of Baja California to the south. With over 39 million residents across an area of 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the largest U.S. state by population and third-largest by
Recent seismic activity: 1 earthquake (M4.5+) within 200km in the last 6 months — largest M4.9 near 20 km NNE of Indio, CA. via USGS
- Elevation 14m (46 ft)
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