The U.S. Border Patrol’s many programs for students and recent graduates will strengthen the sense of discipline and commitment that’s gotten you this far, while giving you the opportunity to help protect the nation’s borders.
CBP Explorer Program
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is committed to the partnership between law enforcement and America’s youth. U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Explorer Program is the bridge to one of the most challenging and exciting missions in law enforcement today –the job of serving as the guardians of our Nation’s borders, America’s frontline.
The CBP Explorer Program is the Boy Scouts of America’s highest division. It offers opportunities in character building, good citizenship, and fitness for young men and women ages 14 through 21. Some Explorer units offer training in specific areas, like nautical training and law enforcement. Law Enforcement Explorer posts offer programs in law enforcement and criminal justice, which provide Explorers with practical training and hands-on experience in those areas.
The CBP Explorer Program provides opportunities for Explorers to participate in federal enforcement-related activities within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (Be an Explorer)Recent Graduates and Entry-Level Professionals
CBP offers programs for students that have recently graduated from college or individuals with limited analytical experience in a related field.
Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP)
All entry-level Border Patrol Agent jobs are FCIP positions. The FCIP is a two-year program designed to recruit, develop, and retain a group of diverse future leaders for CBP’s management functions. The interns will complete a two-year rotational assignment and receive on-the-job training during the rotational assignments as well as formal classroom training. FCIP positions are offered in many components within CBP and are advertised through our careers webpage.
Candidates are typically recruited at the GS-5/7/9 grade levels. Most positions have promotion potential to the GS-12 grade level. Once the two-year training period is completed and all program requirements are met, he/she will be placed in a permanent Federal position.
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