Border Patrol Agent – Law Enforcement

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Border Patrol Agents (GL-5/7) for positions based in Mims, Brevard County. This is a federal law enforcement role that combines operational fieldwork with national security responsibilities, offering eligible new hires sign-on and retention incentives.

Role Overview

As a Border Patrol Agent with CBP, you'll serve on the front lines of homeland security, protecting U.S. borders and enforcing federal immigration and customs laws. This is full-time, career-track federal law enforcement work that combines intelligence gathering, fieldwork, and community engagement. Your core mission is detecting, apprehending, and processing individuals attempting unlawful entry, while also interdicting contraband and maintaining border integrity within your assigned sector. The position offers structured career progression through GL-5 and GL-7 grade levels, with new hire incentives and retention support to help you build a long-term federal career.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct border surveillance and law enforcement patrols using vehicle, foot, and tactical equipment across varied terrain and weather conditions
• Interview and process individuals apprehended attempting unlawful entry or visa violations
• Document evidence, complete incident reports, and maintain detailed records for federal investigations and court proceedings
• Coordinate with CBP sectors, other federal agencies, local law enforcement, and international partners on enforcement operations
• Identify and interdict narcotics, weapons, and other contraband destined for U.S. commerce and communities
• Operate communications equipment, vehicles, and specialized border security technology
• Respond to emergency situations and adapt tactics based on real-time intelligence and sector priorities

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen between 21 and 40 years old (veterans may be eligible for age waiver)
• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record
• Pass a thorough federal background investigation and security clearance eligibility determination
• Pass medical examination and drug screening
• Excellent vision and hearing (correctable vision acceptable)
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently
• Willingness to relocate and work in remote or high-threat border areas
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework or related law enforcement experience is valued

About Customs and Border Protection

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is the Department of Homeland Security's largest federal law enforcement entity, operating across every U.S. border and port of entry. CBP's Border Patrol component manages interior enforcement and border security operations nationwide, employing federal agents who combine tactical fieldwork with investigative responsibility. Agents receive structured training, competitive federal benefits, and opportunities to advance within a professional law enforcement career.

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