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How much do cbp agent jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for cbp agent in Boca Raton, FL is $16.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CBP agent?

CBP Agents, or Customs and Border Protection Agents, are federal law enforcement officers responsible for protecting the United States' borders. They prevent illegal immigration, human trafficking, drug smuggling, and other illegal activities at ports of entry and along the border. CBP Agents inspect individuals, vehicles, and cargo entering the country, enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, and ensure national security. They play a critical role in facilitating lawful trade and travel while safeguarding America’s borders.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a CBP agent?

To thrive as a CBP Agent, you need strong observational skills, physical fitness, and knowledge of law enforcement procedures, typically backed by a relevant degree or work experience and successful completion of the CBP entrance exam. Familiarity with border security technologies, databases, and firearms certification is essential for daily operations. Integrity, decision-making under pressure, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure that CBP Agents can enforce laws, protect borders, and handle complex situations professionally and safely.

What challenges do CBP agents face during their daily operations?

CBP Agents often encounter challenges such as working in remote or high-traffic border areas, managing unpredictable situations, and adapting to rapidly changing environments. They must stay vigilant for potential security threats while ensuring the legal and humane treatment of individuals crossing the border. The role also requires balancing enforcement duties with strong communication and teamwork, as agents frequently collaborate with other law enforcement agencies and support personnel.

How do you become a CBP agent?

To become a CBP agent, applicants must meet age, citizenship, and background requirements, pass a written exam and physical fitness test, and complete a training program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with some positions requiring college coursework or experience in law enforcement or related fields.

How much does a CBP agent get paid?

A Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent's salary typically starts around $50,000 to $70,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and rank. With experience and promotions, salaries can increase to over $100,000 annually. CBP agents also receive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and overtime pay.

What does a CBP agent do?

A CBP agent, or Customs and Border Protection agent, is responsible for inspecting and securing U.S. borders, preventing illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and contraband. They conduct patrols, perform inspections at ports of entry, and use tools like surveillance equipment to enforce immigration and customs laws. The role requires strong observation skills, physical fitness, and often involves working in various environments including airports, border crossings, and remote areas.

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Infographic showing various Cbp Agent job openings in Boca Raton, FL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,844 per year, or $16.3 per hour.

Customer Service Agent

MAXIMUS Consulting Services, Inc.

Fort Lauderdale, FL • On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Other

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Title

Provide various services such as wheelchair, security and porter services. Exhibiting exceptional customer service and communication skills. Ensure the safety of property and people.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. Agent must be in communication with the supervisor on duty at all times. Will review the daily manning and assignment for the day.
  2. Provide wheelchair services (taking the wheelchair to assigned door and wait for passenger) ensuring that all security procedures are met. Agent will take passenger through customs and baggage claim to the curb only. Agent will not take passenger past curb into parking lot. When finished, agent must call supervisor and return wheelchair to its initial position.
  3. Provide security at different areas (only in the stations where the services are provided).
  4. Security at bag room. Ensure that all bags coming from the belt has a valid sticker. Employee will remove sticker and place it on the control sheet. The bags will then be place onto a cart (by a contracted company, not the employee). Employees must ensure that all bags are accounted for.
  5. Security at the assigned gate. Employee will enter the secure area of the jet bridge using their employee ID and stand by the door of the airplane and constantly watch both doors to ensure that no person without a valid airport ID enters the jet bridge or airplane. Employee will also count each cleaner and scan them with the security wand. Employee will fill out a form detailing the cleaner count, arrival time of airplane and airplane pushback time.
  6. Security at the ramp for the assigned airline. Employee will receive baggage cart from bag room, counting each bag as they are placed onto the airplane. Agent must ensure that there are no questionable items placed onto the airplane, and that all bags are accounted for. Agents must also ensure that no person (besides ramp workers) are allowed past the airplane perimeter.
  7. Porters will stand behind the airline counter awaiting baggage. They will aid the passenger service agent or airline employees in weighing the bags, adding a bag tag, and placing bags onto the baggage belt. Will make sure no bags are left behind at the counter.
  8. Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities
Competencies
  • Teamwork Orientation
  • Stress Management
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Good Communication
  • Customer Service
Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates at an airport setting and/or outside weather conditions.

Physical Demands

This position is very active and requires stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet). Requires bend/twist at waist/knees/neck, pulling and pushing to perform various duties. The employee occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time or part-time position. Days and hours of work varied from Monday through Sunday, with different shifts (service provided to customers is 24/7).

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or GED.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Must exhibit exceptional customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written

2. As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test

3. Must be able to read, write and speak English and/or Spanish.

4. Maintain a relationship with both employees and clients

5. Must possess effective interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines

6. Must be able to read and understand all operating and airport procedures and instructions.

7. Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)

Security Clearance (if applicable)

Must be eligible for CBP seal and pass the criminal background check to obtain the airport ID.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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